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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 patchy hair loss on the top of my head. How can I thicken my hair and cover the patch?
Query: Hello doctor, I have patchy hair loss on the top of my head. Is there any way I can thicken my hair, so it looks like I have more hair? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With your description, it seems like you are having androgenetic alopecia, which is a progressive condition. I suggest you apply Minoxidil solution as it will help maintain the hair on the scalp. It would also help grow a few new hairs. The concentration of Minoxidil d... Read Full »
The patches of beard I lost are not growing back. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had lost patches of hair in my beard. It has been one month. And I am not getting any hair in that place. I want a solution to that issue. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the history provided from your end and have also viewed the image (attachment removed for the protection of patient identity) that has been provided. It appears to be alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is a coin-shaped loss of hair that can appear on ... 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 »