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I used hair straightener for a longtime and experiencing hairfall of about 100 strands per day. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old. I was using a hair straightener for a long and did not frequently oil my hair too. This has led to excessive hair fall for the last two months and I am losing not less than 100 hair strands a day. I need proper guidance. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, I understand that your concern is hair loss going on for two months. Any hair loss of less than 100 hairs per day is normal for an individual. Since yours is approximately 100 hairs per day, please answer a few queries so that I may be able to guid... Read Full »
I have excess hair shedding. Do I have telogen effluvium?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been under significant stress lately and have noticed increased hair shedding. I suspect it might be telogen effluvium. Could you please explain the potential causes and the differences between telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and other types of hair loss?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have read your query, and I can understand your concern.Telogen effluvium, as you correctly mentioned, is a type of hair fall or loss caused by various factors, including stress. Telogen effluvium can be acute or chronic, depending on the duration of the condition. It ... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old with baldness issue. Is it genetic?
Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old boy and I am facing the problem of baldness. Two years ago, I used hair wax. Since then, dandruff stuck to my scalp and has not gone. I have used a lot of shampoos, but it recured due to which my hair started falling and did not regrow from the sides as well as from... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since you are 18 years old, it is too early to lose hair even though baldness runs in the family. You could be suffering from a fungal infection or alopecia. There are many reasons that cause hair fall and it is difficult to decide the trea... Read Full »
I shaved my beard one year ago, and now there is no hair regrowth observed. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I shaved my beard one year ago, and now there is no hair regrowth observed. What to do? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. As per the history provided, it may be alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is the loss of hair, including a beard or mustache, in a few or one particular area. They appear due to autoimmune conditions. Therefore, I suggest you to follow a few i... Read Full »
How to improve the bald patches in my head with medicines?
Query: Hello doctor, I have bald patches all over my head. They look shiny and soft with no evidence of the presence of hair follicles. So I went to a skin doctor. She suggested using Minoxidil 5 percent. But still, there is yet to be any improvement. Please help me. I had Covid-19 around one and a half ye... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is alopecia areata of scalp. It is a self-limiting disorder characterized by areas of asymptomatic, non-inflammatory hair loss commonly involving the scalp. Autoimmune disease hair loss occurs in patches. In addition, it can be associated with a thyroid disorder. Ar... Read Full »
I have acne on my cheeks and jawline, which recurs despite trying various remedies. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have severe acne on my cheeks and jawline, which recurs despite trying various remedies. Also, I have alopecia areata, a patch at the back of my head. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest you following medications, consult a dermatologist and discuss with him or her before starting these medications: 1. Apply Nadibact cream (Nadifloxacin) on the acne area twice daily for ten days. 2. Wash your face with D Acne face ... Read Full »
Why some men cannot grow full beards?
Query: Hello doctor, Why some men cannot grow full beards? Explain why some men are not capable of growing full beards, and can only manage thin, patchy ones. Is this due to testosterone and genetics or something more? How does not being able to grow a full beard potentially impact men psychologically? Can... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some men cannot grow full beard due to the low density of hair follicles in the beard area in them and that depends on their genes and hormones. The male hormone testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone by 5 alpha-reductase. Dihydrotestosterone is a potent steroid... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been experiencing a patch of hair loss and it is getting bigger. I had two but the one is gone now. I am very proud of my hair and this makes me emotional. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is alopecia areata, and the patch on your backside of the scalp is ophiasis, a subtype of alopecia areata. It is thought to be an autoimmune disease in which hair loss is in the form of patches but comes back itself as you have told. Meanwhile, you can apply topica... Read Full »
I have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and enlarged lymph nodes in the neck. Should I be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30 year old female. I have Hashimoto's hypothyroidism since four years. I take Eltroxin daily and go for a thyroid sonar once a year. I went for an ultrasound yesterday and my report stated that my thyroid features are consistent with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. But, what really fr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from the reports you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it appears that you do have some enlarged lymph nodes. Yes, there are two possibilities but it is more likely that these are due to: 1. The upper respiratory... Read Full »
I am losing my hair in six spots. Which medications would help me overcome it?
Query: Hello doctor, I have problems with my hair. I am losing my hair in six spots. I consulted the doctor. He suggested me a gel, but it is not working. He told me that it was due to some white blood cell activity. Can you suggest me a medicine? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, it seems you have alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a nonscarring type of hair loss that can affect any hair-bearing area and manifest in many different patterns. It can affect any hair-bearing area. The frequency of involvement at particular si... Read Full »