How to manage hair fall in a 28-year-old man?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am a 28-year-old male. I am a fit and healthy man, but I have a hair fall problem. Actually, I can see that my hair is very thin and it is very weak. The root of my hair is not deeply penetrated as compared to others as I can see and feel it by comparing it with my brothers' and sisters' hair. My skull is dry in nature, although I regularly use hair oil. Because of this, I have a dandruff problem always. I do not smoke, nor do I drink.

How can my hair get thick, and how can I make the roots strong enough?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can make out that you are fit and healthy by looking at your BMI (body mass index) and that is very nice. Kindly keep your BMI within 25 because being overweight has an indirect role in hair fall. Now coming to your problem, it is quite difficult to make a diagnosis without seeing your clinical picture because there are many conditions that can cause hair fall. The most common in your age group is androgenetic alopecia. In that case, I suggest you start Minoxidil after seeing a dermatologist in person. However, I would like to mention a few hair care tips here.

1) For your dandruff, use Salisia KT (Ketoconazole topical and Salicylic acid) shampoo. Shampoo alternate days.

2) Do not comb hair when it is wet.

3) Use a comb that has wide space between each tooth, and the tip should be blunt.

4) Do not use hair dryers.

Kindly attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to make a precise diagnosis and suggest proper treatment.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.