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Kindly provide suggestions for managing my pattern hair loss.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a young adult experiencing pattern hair loss and it is affecting my confidence. Can you provide insights into lifestyle changes, medications, or treatments that might help manage or reverse the progression of pattern hair loss in younger individuals? Additionally, are there any co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that patterned hair loss in males, also known as male pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia, requires an understanding of its causes and risk factors to help prevent it. The main... Read Full »
I am an 18-year-old male experiencing hair fall and visible gaps between my hair. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old. My hair has been continuously falling out, and there are significant gaps between the hairs. Please tell me the treatment for it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to icliniq family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. I have seen your query and concern. I would like to explain about hair fall. It is very normal for 75 to100 hairs to fall out every day. Hair loss should be considered signific... Read Full »
My wife has severe hair fall. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor,My wife has been suffering from a severe hair fall. I have attached her blood reports below. Can you prescribe medications for this condition?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) it looks like she has vitamin B12 and D deficiency. I have a few questions for you. How long has the hair fall been? When is th... Read Full »
I lost a lot of my hair two years after taking hormonal tablets due to PCOD. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, I lost a lot of my hair two years after taking hormonal tablets due to PCOD. After that, I tried a lot of home remedies and oil on my hair. Though a lot of hair has grown back, I still find empty areas on my scalp. I do not have much money to invest, and I am afraid of the side effects of... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hair thinning is a symptom of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). Your hair loss is not because of hormonal therapy. Hormonal therapy for PCOD helps to keep your hormones under normal balance and helps to regrow your hair. Hair is made up of a... Read Full »
I am a 30-year-old and have a severe hair fall. How to stop this?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 30 years old, and my concern is severe hair fall. I have never faced such issues before. In the last three months, I have had sudden and severe hair fall. It looks scary, and I feel I may lose my whole hair if this keeps happening. How to stop this? I have not checked my blood reports... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So, first and foremost, we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficien... Read Full »
My 6-year-old daughter is suffering from severe hair fall for the past month. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 6-year-old daughter is suffering from severe hair fall for the past month. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A few tips that may help: Balanced diet: Ensure your daughter is receiving a well-balanced diet that includes essential nutrients like vitamins (particularly vitamins D and E), minerals, and proteins. These nutrients are crucial for healthy ... Read Full »
Can thyroid problem cause excessive hair fall?
Query: Hi doctor, I have thyroid issues for the past three years. I got this when I was pregnant. I am taking Thyronorm 75 mcg tablet for the last three months. Recently, I have done the thyroid test and my T3 and T4 are normal and TSH is very low. It shows less than 0.01. What does it indicate? First, I w... Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This appears to be due to over treatment or iatrogenic hyperthyroidism. Here is a list of symptoms experienced due to over treatment. They are tachycardia, palpitations, nervousness, tiredness, headache, excitability, sleeplessness, tremors, anxiety and heat intolerance.... Read Full »
I have been suffering from extreme hair fall for the past nine months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from extreme hair fall for the past nine months, and it has not stopped. Currently, I am using the lotion given by my physician, but there is no improvement seen. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Hair loss is caused by multiple factors, most commonly due to genetic factors; if any of your parents and their blood relatives have FPHL (female pattern hair loss), it is most likely to be genetically transmitted... Read Full »