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Question: Hi..My name is Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX and i have been experiencing severe hairfall issues for years now.I have been consulting a trichologist since the last 4 years.Have been prescribed some nutritional supplements such as H Vit Forte, Corcal 500,Tab A to Z and Morr % solution for local application twice a day. The hairfall stops during consumption of all these, however it reoccurs once this is stopped.I have extremely curly hair and experience severe hair fall specially when i wash them which is twice a week.I loose hair in bunches during the wash.I maintain a healthy diet with consists of carrot and amla juice, sprouted moong, walnuts, almonds and dates and milk with MNO protein powder daily.pls suggest if continuing usage of minoxidil is preferable and safe or will it lead to some side effects.What is the permanent solution to this as I am tired of hair fall and nothing seems to be helping it.
Brief Answer:
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I can understand your concern.
I would like to know few more details
Still are you using minoxidil or stopped? If stopped, when did you stop it?
What are the current medications you are taking? Do you have any medical history?
Do you have dandruff?
Have you done any blood tests recently like hemoglobin, thyroid or any other blood tests? If yes, please upload reports?
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I can understand your concern.
I would like to know few more details
Still are you using minoxidil or stopped? If stopped, when did you stop it?
What are the current medications you are taking? Do you have any medical history?
Do you have dandruff?
Have you done any blood tests recently like hemoglobin, thyroid or any other blood tests? If yes, please upload reports?
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thank You Dr Nalaparaju for your review and response.
I have stopped using Minoxidil since XXXXXXX 2014.However my consulting trichilogist has been administering different types of minoxidil solutions intermittently and keeps changing them depending on stage and nature of hair condition. I have used various minoxidil preparations so far such as Tugain foam, Dr reddys and Morr all for local use.
Currently I am using "Hair-Vit One a day" multi vitamin capsules by Health Aid since one week,just started taking these from 16th September 2014.Am not on any other medication.
I do not have any medical history neither do I have dandruff. I was suggested Anaphase and Sebamed shampoos to be used twice a week but am not using these as they dont suit my hair type. My cleansing routine (I wash my hair twice every week) is shampoo, conditioning (herbal essence or XXXXXXX frieda conditioner for curly hair as my hair is extremely curly and unmanageable). Post this i use my TIGI curl cream as is a must use, my hair becomes badly entangled and messy if i dont use these. I dont oil my hair as leads to more hair fall. Just wanted to give you this additional pice of information just in case you might find it helpful.
The last blood test was done in december 2014 due to urinary infection.No other tests done other than that.
Thank You
I have stopped using Minoxidil since XXXXXXX 2014.However my consulting trichilogist has been administering different types of minoxidil solutions intermittently and keeps changing them depending on stage and nature of hair condition. I have used various minoxidil preparations so far such as Tugain foam, Dr reddys and Morr all for local use.
Currently I am using "Hair-Vit One a day" multi vitamin capsules by Health Aid since one week,just started taking these from 16th September 2014.Am not on any other medication.
I do not have any medical history neither do I have dandruff. I was suggested Anaphase and Sebamed shampoos to be used twice a week but am not using these as they dont suit my hair type. My cleansing routine (I wash my hair twice every week) is shampoo, conditioning (herbal essence or XXXXXXX frieda conditioner for curly hair as my hair is extremely curly and unmanageable). Post this i use my TIGI curl cream as is a must use, my hair becomes badly entangled and messy if i dont use these. I dont oil my hair as leads to more hair fall. Just wanted to give you this additional pice of information just in case you might find it helpful.
The last blood test was done in december 2014 due to urinary infection.No other tests done other than that.
Thank You
Brief Answer:
Hair transplantation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I have gone through your deatiled history.
Since you have undergone various medication for hair fall from few years it suggest you developed resistance to treatment. The other option of treatment is hair tranplantation which is effective treatment.
I suggest you continue multivitamin medications.
If you are having hair fall more than 100 in number per day then I suggest you continue Minoxidil 5 % for 3 months. If you will not improve after 3 months then
go for hair transplantation. For this you need to consult a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon.
Meanwhile I suggest you get blood tests like hemoglobin, serum ferritin, thyroid hormone levels like TSH, T3 and T4. Low hemoglobin and low serum iron can cause hait fall.
You can apply oil one hour before shower.
Eat healthy food like fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts.
Avoid spicy,oily fast food.
Drink plenty of water.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Hair transplantation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
I have gone through your deatiled history.
Since you have undergone various medication for hair fall from few years it suggest you developed resistance to treatment. The other option of treatment is hair tranplantation which is effective treatment.
I suggest you continue multivitamin medications.
If you are having hair fall more than 100 in number per day then I suggest you continue Minoxidil 5 % for 3 months. If you will not improve after 3 months then
go for hair transplantation. For this you need to consult a dermatologist or a cosmetic surgeon.
Meanwhile I suggest you get blood tests like hemoglobin, serum ferritin, thyroid hormone levels like TSH, T3 and T4. Low hemoglobin and low serum iron can cause hait fall.
You can apply oil one hour before shower.
Eat healthy food like fresh fruits, green leafy vegetables, nuts.
Avoid spicy,oily fast food.
Drink plenty of water.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
Thank You Dr Nalaparaju for your response.
I just have a few questions which are as follows :
1.Can i use Minoxidil at an interval of 6 months? For eg, Use it from October to December 2014, leave a gap for 6 months and then again continue use from July to September 2015. Will this be effective and can this be continued without any side effects. Will prolonged use cause any harm in the long run?
2.You also suggested to use hair oil and keep for an hour and then wash.
Any suggestions on what oil should i use ? I pure coconut and / or pure almond oil a good option.Also should oil be applied on the scalp or just to the length of the hair.
Regards
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
I just have a few questions which are as follows :
1.Can i use Minoxidil at an interval of 6 months? For eg, Use it from October to December 2014, leave a gap for 6 months and then again continue use from July to September 2015. Will this be effective and can this be continued without any side effects. Will prolonged use cause any harm in the long run?
2.You also suggested to use hair oil and keep for an hour and then wash.
Any suggestions on what oil should i use ? I pure coconut and / or pure almond oil a good option.Also should oil be applied on the scalp or just to the length of the hair.
Regards
XXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Minoxidil can use up to 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX
I apologizes for delayed response.
1. If you see better results after 3 months of minoxidil then you should continue for 3 more months after that you can give gap for 3-6 months. Mostly it does not cause any side effects.
2. You can use coconut oil. You should apply to scalp and hair as well and do scalp massage for 15 mins with finger tips.
Once again I am very sorry for delayed response.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
Minoxidil can use up to 6 months.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mrs XXXXXXX
I apologizes for delayed response.
1. If you see better results after 3 months of minoxidil then you should continue for 3 more months after that you can give gap for 3-6 months. Mostly it does not cause any side effects.
2. You can use coconut oil. You should apply to scalp and hair as well and do scalp massage for 15 mins with finger tips.
Once again I am very sorry for delayed response.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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