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Suffering From Alopecia. What Treatment Should Be Done?
Question: My age is 31 and I have 1.5 year baby.I have alopecia from last 10 years and its not getting better.I have been to Dr Batra for a year,but there was not even 1% change.So I stopped.Pl suggest which line of treatment should be followed.
Hi! XXXXXXX
Thank you for posting your query,
In females there are various reasons for hair loss.Common cause of hair loss in females are –iron deficiency, hormonal imbalance, thyroid problem, stress, lack of sleep, familial ,or use of chemical on scalp ,procedures like perming or straightening ,post partum(after delivery ),post menopausal etc. Other rare causes are zn & copper deficiency .
So one has to find the exact cause of hair loss and treat. In females there are various patterns of hair loss,which can be judged clinically by a dermatologist. At times its only frontal or may be diffuse .In certain cases alopecia is in form of small coin shaped patches ,which is known as Alopecia Areata.
I would advise you to visit a dermatologist who can examine you and prescribe you right form of medicines .There are certain medicines which cannot be taken while you are breast feeding your child.
You should get your hormonal level checked along with an ultra sound if necessary to rule out PCOD(poly cystic ovary disease ) or hormonal reasons of hair loss .This usually seen in obese patient with irregular periods. Other simple test which we do are hair pull test and trichogram to diagnose which type of hair loss is there. Consultation with a competent dermatologist should help diagnose your problem.
Various medical options are topical minoxidil solution ,with oral Biotin ,zinc & copper.
These medicines are avoided while feeding the baby.
Other hormonal medicines are also available if needed.Since these are prescriptions based medicines ,only a dermatologist can prescribe them.
Improve your diet with XXXXXXX leafy veg, fresh fruits, plenty of water, sprouts ,pulses, high protein diet, avoid items with high sugar content like sweets & chocolates, less of Chinese foods, less of pizza & burgers ,more of milk & ghee, dry fruits . Good sleep also has a important role to play .
Hope I've answered your query.
Should you have additional concern regarding the same ,I would be happy to address it.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards,
Dr.Bharat chawda XXXXXXX specialist, Dermatology
Thank you for posting your query,
In females there are various reasons for hair loss.Common cause of hair loss in females are –iron deficiency, hormonal imbalance, thyroid problem, stress, lack of sleep, familial ,or use of chemical on scalp ,procedures like perming or straightening ,post partum(after delivery ),post menopausal etc. Other rare causes are zn & copper deficiency .
So one has to find the exact cause of hair loss and treat. In females there are various patterns of hair loss,which can be judged clinically by a dermatologist. At times its only frontal or may be diffuse .In certain cases alopecia is in form of small coin shaped patches ,which is known as Alopecia Areata.
I would advise you to visit a dermatologist who can examine you and prescribe you right form of medicines .There are certain medicines which cannot be taken while you are breast feeding your child.
You should get your hormonal level checked along with an ultra sound if necessary to rule out PCOD(poly cystic ovary disease ) or hormonal reasons of hair loss .This usually seen in obese patient with irregular periods. Other simple test which we do are hair pull test and trichogram to diagnose which type of hair loss is there. Consultation with a competent dermatologist should help diagnose your problem.
Various medical options are topical minoxidil solution ,with oral Biotin ,zinc & copper.
These medicines are avoided while feeding the baby.
Other hormonal medicines are also available if needed.Since these are prescriptions based medicines ,only a dermatologist can prescribe them.
Improve your diet with XXXXXXX leafy veg, fresh fruits, plenty of water, sprouts ,pulses, high protein diet, avoid items with high sugar content like sweets & chocolates, less of Chinese foods, less of pizza & burgers ,more of milk & ghee, dry fruits . Good sleep also has a important role to play .
Hope I've answered your query.
Should you have additional concern regarding the same ,I would be happy to address it.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Regards,
Dr.Bharat chawda XXXXXXX specialist, Dermatology
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