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How to control thinning of hair in the frontal area?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 21 years old. I have frontal hair loss and I can see my hair thinning at temples. I am using Minoxidil 5% at present. Can I know how to control hair thinning? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increase protein intake in your diet like nuts, milk, almonds, pulses, lentils, eggs, and dates. Take tablet H.Vit forte once in a day for 30 days. Continue using Minoxidil 5 percent lotion 1 ml at night for 30 days. Avoid stress, rough handling of hairs, hairstyles,... Read Full »
I am 24 years old, having dry and flaky skin near my hairline. What could be the cause?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old man. I am experiencing dry and flaky skin around my forehead (hairline). What could be causing this and what can I do to get rid of this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. The photo you attached has the hairline at the back (the attachment was removed to protect the patient's identity). Do you have flaking and itching all over your scalp? Is it coming onto the face like the eyelids and the no... Read Full »
How to control thinning of hair with semi-bald spots on head due to dandruff?
Query: Hello doctor, I am beginning to have a semi-bald spot in an area around my scalp. I have had ongoing dandruff issues for around two to three years now. I used to scratch my scalp vigorously to get rid of dandruff. I have stopped doing so ever since I have noticed that my hair is thinning. Also, I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. On semi-bald spot apply Tenovate cream at night for 15 days. Tablet H.vit forte once daily for 30 days (for greying and hair fall). Keraglow AD shampoo twice weekly for six weeks. Other good medicated shampoo you can use for dandruff are Scalpe Shampoo, Forfora Z shampo... Read Full »
Why is my hairline receding at 17 years of age?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 17 years old, and my hairline is receding, but I have hair in my whole head. No one has gone bald in my family, so it is not from genetics. My hairline is far back, and I have a widow's peak. Will I go bald and is there any way I can grow my hair back? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You certainly have a "M" shaped anterior, and it is characteristic of androgenetic alopecia (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I suggest you to use topical Minoxidil 5 % solution, half a teaspoon, twice daily along with a tablet of Finasteride 1 mg dai... Read Full »
My hairline has reduced. Should I opt for Ayurveda, homeopathy, or other alternative medicine?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 40-year-old male. For past five to six years my hairline has reduced drastically, a kind of pattern balding or thinning of hair. So, please suggest whether I should opt for ayurveda, homeopathy, or any other alternative medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that hair loss can be quite disconcerting. Please provide me with a few details so that I can prescribe you an appropriate medication. Do you have dandruff or any other kind of disease in the scalp? Do you have any other problem in your body, like anemia... Read Full »
How can I lower my hairline to hide my big forehead?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old male and I am trying to find out if there is any way to lower my hairline. I had a big forehead since birth and I am wondering if there is any way to change that. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two ways we can use to achieve a lower hairline or a smaller forehead. The first is a surgical approach to remove a portion of the forehead skin and effectively lower the hairline. The second is to make the forehead appear smaller by grafting hair to the fron... Read Full »