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Hair Fall

Hair fall is known as hair loss from the scalp or other parts of the body. The causes are heredity, age, alopecia areata, cancer treatment, illness, and hormonal imbalance. Hair fall gets controlled by taking an enriched diet with proteins and vitamins, scalp massage using essential oils, keeping the body hydrated, and washing the hair using a mild shampoo.

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Kindly suggest solution for both thinning of hair and alopecia areata.

Query: Hello doctor, I had hair thinning before the alopecia areata started too, a couple of months before. And I am currently on no medications.  Read Full »


Dr. Pathave Hari Shivaram

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is alopecia areata and the hair loss is telogen effluvium with possibly androgenetic alopecia. Telogen effluvium can be caused by any recent prior illness, thyroid problem, low iron Hb, nutrition related, stress, etc. For alopecia areata, you can start Mometason...  Read Full »

Why do I get thinning of hair and excess hairfall even in the age of 17?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 17-year-old male. Since I started to grow my hair, I began to realize how thin it is naturally. Is there any way to thicken it up? But the main concern is that since I have grown it, I started to experience excessive shedding. By only passing my hand on my head I would get on av...  Read Full »


Dr. Bincy Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information given it seems you are experiencing the early signs of male pattern hair loss. This is a very common condition and there are many factors responsible, one of them being genetic. If you have other family members with similar patterned hair loss the c...  Read Full »

I suffer from excessive hair fall with visible balding. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My hair is falling excessively, leading to visible balding or hair thinning. Despite being only 17 years old, with a height of 5 feet 5 inches and a weight of around 150 pounds, my hair fall has worsened recently. I am losing 30 to 40 hairs after a single hair combing session. Addition...  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. After reviewing the information and image you provided (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I understand your concern regarding severe hair fall. Multiple factors, such as genetic history, stress, irre...  Read Full »

Why is there weight loss and hair fall after craniotomy surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, My sister is having a craniotomy operation. MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) before surgery and post-surgery are attached. Biopsy report is also attached. So, kindly help me to understand the biopsy report. Current medications are Encorate Chrono 500 mg twice daily, Thyronorm 50 mg. Cu...  Read Full »


Dr. Arun Tungaria

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The biopsy report and MRI findings are suggesting astrocytoma which is kind of cancerous brain tumor. Post operation MRI (Magnetic Resonanace Imaging) is showing that the tumor is not fully removed in surgery. That usually happens in these kinds of tumors because it is ...  Read Full »

I had hair shedding and got a low TSH level. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I had hair shedding and did a rapid TSH test last week and got a low TSH value. I did a scan the next day, and everything looked good. Then, I repeated tests in the laboratory and got these results. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Harshita Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hair fall is one of the most worrying things that can happen to a woman. I understand how concerned you must be. However, thyroid hormone imbalance is only one of the many reasons for increased hair fall. Coming to your primary concern of th...  Read Full »

I am having hair loss and low vitamin D3 and B12. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, Over the past six months, I have experienced a sudden and substantial hair loss. My hair is thinning rapidly, and my scalp is becoming more visible, particularly under bright light. Upon conducting a blood test, I discovered low levels of Vitamin B-12 and D3. I am currently taking Vit...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Low levels of vitamins B-12 and D3 can contribute to hair loss, given their major roles in supporting hair growth and health. I would suggest the following approaches to address this concern: Vitamin supplements: Cons...  Read Full »

Why do I have hair fall even after taking Minoxidil?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been using Minoxidil for about a year now and continue to shed. I now have balding patches where it was not an issue before. Ironically the thinning I had started using it for filled in. Wondering if I need to stop the use or if it is normal to experience shedding still? I use it...  Read Full »


Dr. Yeshwanth Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you please upload a few pictures if possible, to advice proper treatment.  Read Full »

Is there any permanent solution to my hair fall problem?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I have been facing severe hair fall problems for the past many months. I was afraid that I would become bald soon and I lost most of the hair on top of my head. I started taking Minoxidil as advised by my dermatologist. I took the same medicine for the past fo...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Minoxidil (antihypertensive) is a medication used to treat hair loss, and it can be an effective treatment for many individuals. However, the effectiveness of Minoxidil may vary from person to person, and some people may experience side ef...  Read Full »

I am a 24-year-old experiencing extreme hair fall. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 24 years old and having extreme hair fall. My center of the scalp has already started showing up. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Use Trichospire hair kit and Qilib men lotion twice daily. I hope it helps. If you have any other question, please do not hesitate to contact us.   Read Full »

What causes hair fall and anxiety at the age of 19?

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 19-year-old male. I have had hair fall for the past five years, and I have developed an M-shaped pattern on my frontline. I have anxiety, and my head feels very burdened. Sometimes, I feel dizzy, and sometimes, I have white spots coming from my eyes. I have anxiety even for simple t...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Patidar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. M-shaped baldness occurs due to the hormone dihydrotestosterone which is a metabolite of testosterone. In some people, there is a peripheral conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. It is more common in some persons, and it is usually genetically determined. T...  Read Full »

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