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Suggest Treatment For Fungal Infection And Thinning Of Hair
Question: I think I have fungal infection of my hair it falling out thinning and not growing the way it did but iv no ringworm on my head
Brief Answer:
need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and I understand your concern.
There are many possible causes for hair fall like systemic diseases (anemia,thyroid dysfunction etc) or specific skin conditions on head (fungal infections ,seborrheic dermatitis ,etc).
If your hair loss is localized in some small area ,most likely the cause is a fungal infection or a skin condition.If the hair fall is generalized (in all head) systemic disease should be excluded.
Physical examination is essential to understand more about the possible cause.
You need to consult a dermatologist and get examined.The doctor will carefully look at your scalp and hair and perform specific tests like hair pull test ,etc.
You may need to do some blood tests to exclude any underlying medical condition :
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia and iron deficiency
-Thyroid hormones
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.I will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and I understand your concern.
There are many possible causes for hair fall like systemic diseases (anemia,thyroid dysfunction etc) or specific skin conditions on head (fungal infections ,seborrheic dermatitis ,etc).
If your hair loss is localized in some small area ,most likely the cause is a fungal infection or a skin condition.If the hair fall is generalized (in all head) systemic disease should be excluded.
Physical examination is essential to understand more about the possible cause.
You need to consult a dermatologist and get examined.The doctor will carefully look at your scalp and hair and perform specific tests like hair pull test ,etc.
You may need to do some blood tests to exclude any underlying medical condition :
-Complete blood count to exclude anemia and iron deficiency
-Thyroid hormones
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question.I will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can I go to a doctor if i can't get to dermatologist, I have blood test a while back,and everything came back good like tyriod and other things was clear.I have no serious scrap issues that I can tell.I also noticed what looks like ringworm on my arm and chest but it's very small I can see it when I get out of shower.and my toenail has gone kinda yellow
Brief Answer:
you can consult your regular doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes,you can consult your regular doctor for physical examination.
If your scalp is clear (without any fungal-like lesion) the doctor may refer you to a dermatologist for further investigations of the cause of your hair fall.
The lesions your have mentioned on arm ,chest and toenail can indicate a fungal infection but physical examination is necessary to say it for sure.
Please fee free to ask for every doubt you may have.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
you can consult your regular doctor.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes,you can consult your regular doctor for physical examination.
If your scalp is clear (without any fungal-like lesion) the doctor may refer you to a dermatologist for further investigations of the cause of your hair fall.
The lesions your have mentioned on arm ,chest and toenail can indicate a fungal infection but physical examination is necessary to say it for sure.
Please fee free to ask for every doubt you may have.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could it be demodex mite,my ,eyelashes are itchy'alot'but I first I heard that demodex can cause hair loss,but then I hasent been proven,also I have no roseaca,but I'm getting spots on my back, and chest but that can be down to diet would my best option be to go to the doctor
Brief Answer:
physical examination is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
It is possible to that you might have demodex infestation although it is not confirmed that demodex is a cause for hair loss.For a proper diagnosis is necessary a physical examination.
The spots on your chest ,arms and back need evaluation.
You should definitely consult a physician for examination to determine the cause of these symptoms.
I wish you all the best.
Dr.Rovena
physical examination is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
It is possible to that you might have demodex infestation although it is not confirmed that demodex is a cause for hair loss.For a proper diagnosis is necessary a physical examination.
The spots on your chest ,arms and back need evaluation.
You should definitely consult a physician for examination to determine the cause of these symptoms.
I wish you all the best.
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What should I say to my doctor should I tell him everything,I'm habit embarrassed to say about demodx' and shameful
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You have nothing to be ashamed of.All people can have this type of infestation but the majority are asymptomatic.
You should tell him everything in details.Every worry,doubt and suspicion that you might have.This will help him to make the right diagnosis.
Your doctor is there to help you with every kind of medical problem that you might have.This is his job ,so there is nothing to be embarrassed.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
You have nothing to be ashamed of.All people can have this type of infestation but the majority are asymptomatic.
You should tell him everything in details.Every worry,doubt and suspicion that you might have.This will help him to make the right diagnosis.
Your doctor is there to help you with every kind of medical problem that you might have.This is his job ,so there is nothing to be embarrassed.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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