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Is there any other treatment for thinning of hair other than PRP treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 22-year-old female and a working professional. I mostly work in night shifts and graveyard shifts (1 am - 12 pm). I have had thick hair in the past but since the past four years, my hair kept thinning and I now see little signs of baldness on the crown of my head. I have recently ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In addition to thyroid test also get a hemoglobin blood test done. If the hemoglobin is below normal you will have to take iron supplements. In addition to vitamin B12 supplements also take biotin and zinc supplements. Lifestyle changes are also required (which is diffi... Read Full »
Despite PRP treatment, why am I having hairfall?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. My crown area is almost bald, and I want to regain my hair. I had PRP treatment for hair, but there is no result. Hairfall still persists. Why? I am currently on vitamin C tablet. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As your hair loss is quite severe, I suggest you go for 5 % Minoxidil with Aminexil solution (brand name - HAIR 4U solution). Aminexil helps regrowth in fibrosed hair follicles. Apply it daily twice over the area and see that it is undisturbed for at least four hours... Read Full »
Are PRP injections useful in chronic coccydynia?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 30-year-old male suffering from coccydynia for many years due to injury. I fell back on cement at that time. X-ray showed a hairline fracture. The doctor said it will heal. Use donut cushion but the pain did not relieve. My pain symptoms are localized pain only in the coccyx area... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your condition is called coccydynia and usually, most of the patients improve with conservative treatment. You have also taken steroid injections which might have had given you relief for a few days. (Not mentioned in history but I am assuming). Surgery for the same is ... Read Full »
How can I remove brown face scars caused by scrubbing?
Query: Hi doctor,I have done PRP and my skin peeled so much. Unfortunately, after 10 days of peeling, I used the scrub on my face. It started itching and the next day I had a brown scar on my cheek. How can I remove it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concerns. In a case like yours, who had undergone PRP (platelet-rich plasma) I would recommend the following measures. Sponge the area frequently with soft tissue or towel by dabbing or directly applying mild pressure but avoid rubbing. Avoid sun exp... Read Full »
My grandmother has been suffering from Paget's disease of the bone. Can I acquire the same disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I have two questions regarding Paget's bone disorder. 1. My grandmother has the condition. Do I have an increased risk of getting it? 2. I am going to do a PRP treatment for hair loss. Could this procedure trigger Paget's? Thinking of the needle may be hitting the bone in the skull or a ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Paget's disease of the bone is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell have mutations. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the mutated... Read Full »
I have eye bags under my eyes. How to correct the tear trough and facial skin tone?
Query: Hello doctor, I have eye bags under my eyes, and I have gone through a cheek filler. But the tear trough is still dark. I want to correct the tear trough and improve my facial skin quality. I am planning to have PRP on my face. Is it fine to get PRP at a young age after the fillers? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. According to your history, it seems you have dark circles under your eyes. Periocular hyperpigmentation is a common cosmetic concern in your case. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to continuous rubbing of... Read Full »