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Does Intake Of Follihair Help In Treating Hair Loss?
Question: Hi.I am experencing hair loss and about 1 yr back my doctor has recommended follihair tablet for hair loss so can i take madicine without doctor recommendation? Is this usefull for hair loss?if not then kindly suggest a capsul or any other thing which is helpful for hair fall
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Brief Answer:
Start medication
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Hi
Thanks for the query
For hair loss
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to start applying minoxidil 5 percent lotion on the affected areas. The dose is 1 ml twice daily.
Besides this I would recommend you to take tablet finasteride 1 mg once daily.
These are usually continued for 4-5 months to see any significant response and for atleast 1 year to see maximum response.
Shampoos don't have any significant role in male pattern baldness although ketoconazole 2 percent shampoo has been used in few patients.
Just take a balanced diet rich in proteins.
If male pattern baldness is ruled out we need to consider and investigate for other causes of baldness like endocrinological problems such as thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, hair infections, etc
My further advice you would be
1) look out for any signs and symptoms of heavy dandruff, Itiching, discharge from scalp.
2) problems of dry skin, weight gain, fatigue etc
3) I would suggest screening for vit 12, haemoglobin investigation.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Start medication
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Hi
Thanks for the query
For hair loss
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to start applying minoxidil 5 percent lotion on the affected areas. The dose is 1 ml twice daily.
Besides this I would recommend you to take tablet finasteride 1 mg once daily.
These are usually continued for 4-5 months to see any significant response and for atleast 1 year to see maximum response.
Shampoos don't have any significant role in male pattern baldness although ketoconazole 2 percent shampoo has been used in few patients.
Just take a balanced diet rich in proteins.
If male pattern baldness is ruled out we need to consider and investigate for other causes of baldness like endocrinological problems such as thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, hair infections, etc
My further advice you would be
1) look out for any signs and symptoms of heavy dandruff, Itiching, discharge from scalp.
2) problems of dry skin, weight gain, fatigue etc
3) I would suggest screening for vit 12, haemoglobin investigation.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
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