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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female, weighing 105 lbs and having a height of 5’3. I have been experiencing hair loss for about five years now. I have remained stunted even after I shaved my head completely. I have tried vitamin E medication to help grow my hair and there has been no improvemen... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It seems you have female pattern hair loss in which 75 to 100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Generalized hair falls in females are mostly due ... Read Full »
My hair has become thin. They are damaged and broken off. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My hair is not growing. It has become very thin. They are damaged and broken off. Please help Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. I have read your concern. I would like to get back with a picture for the review for a better evaluation of the case. About 75 to 100 hairfalls every day is very normal. It should be considered as hair ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and have been experiencing hair loss since 10 years, from the time I had chicken pox. At the initial stages, I felt that was normal, but it continued. I took various medications and consulted many doctors. Shampoos, tonics, oils, masks, and medication recommended by d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I can understand your concern. I would like you to know that, 75 to100 hair fall every day is normal. So, it should be considered as hair loss only if the number of hair falls more than this. Generalized hair fall in female is mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nu... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have psoriasis and would like to ask you whether I can apply castor oil to my head where I have psoriasis. I have severe hair loss. Can I use baby shampoo for my hair? And I also have another question: Despite eating a lot, how some girls are still thin? I hope I will get an answer soon... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Scalp psoriasis is a very complicated disease. It needs multiple and extended duration therapy. Castor oil may work as a moisturizer, but it is not a treatment. There are a few shampoos containing Salicylic acid which could work better than regular shampoo. There are othe... Read Full »
I have been experiencing severe hair fall. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been facing hair fall for the past three months. Around 200 strands of hair falls out daily, and my hair is becoming thin. Can you please suggest the right solution? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concerns. First you need to understand hair fall once started, may take six months to one year for recovery. So be patient and stay relaxed, as stress may aggravate it. Improve your diet and include milk, egg and pr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing intense hair fall issues. A week ago, I tried this homemade hair mask which contained yogurt, lemon, and honey. Since then, I have been losing hair in clumps. I run my fingers through my hair, and so many strands follow. When I wash my hair, it becomes incredibl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. I would like you to go through the below mentioned facts about hair fall issues. 1. 100 to 150 hair fall every day is normal. It should be considered as hair fall, if the number of hair is more than this. 2. Ge... Read Full »
Can Roaccutane result in anxiety and weight gain?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24 years old male. I am obese and have gray hair, top scalp hair loss, tiredness, anxiety, physical weakness, sleep paralysis, and dark-colored sweat. About three months ago, I knew that I am a vitamin D deficient. My vitamin D level was 5.1 ng/mL. I started taking vitamin D3 su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for posting a query. I read your query word by word. It is clear to me that you are suffering from obesity, depression, and high cholesterol level. 1. Although Roaccunate (Isotretinoin) is known to be responsible for causing anxiety and depressive symptoms, this ma... Read Full »
Can my excessive laptop use cause hair fall?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a student. Due to extensive use of the laptop for thesis writing and book readings, I am suffering from hair loss and hair whiteness, both problems are increasing day by day. Some people say that it might be due to the extensive use of laptop. Kindly suggest me some multivitamins... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no link of hair loss and hair whitening and laptop usage, however, it can be due to stress which a student has. There is as such no treatment for reversing the hair whiteness. However, to stop that take Biotin supplements and use Vitamin-rich shampoo. Read Full »
I have hair loss, thinning, and baby hair regrowing near my hairline. Please advise.
Query: Hello doctor, I have lost a lot of hair, and there are many baby hairs near my headline. My hair was thick earlier, and now it has become thin. What is this condition? Can I solve this? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am delighted to be able to help you. About 100 to 150 hair falls every day, and this is very normal. You should be concerned if the hair falls number is more than this. Generalized hair fall in females are mostly due to stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition, and exce... Read Full »