What are the causes and management of hair fall?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have been experiencing severe hair fall for the past three months. I have been using medication for one month, but there has been no improvement. I have noticed a white substance at the roots of my hair for the past three months. What should I do? Will my hair grow back?
Please advise.
Hello,
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Hair goes through a cycle of falling and regrowing. Since you have been experiencing hair fall for the last three months, it is likely telogen effluvium. In this condition, hair fall persists for three to four months due to a past illness or stress. It should return to normal growth in the next four to five months. Medications are often prescribed to speed up this process.
I am not familiar with the medications you are taking. However, even if you have not noticed any improvement in one month, it is likely to show effects in the coming months, so do not worry. The white substance at the hair root could be seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, which is sometimes associated with hair solutions like Minoxidil. You could try using Nizoral 2% (Ketoconazole) shampoo twice a week to treat this.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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