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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss And Dandruff

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Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015
Question: Hello Doctor,

In last 3-4 months I have been facing heavy hair loss and little dandruff.
It seems to be an early stage of baldness.

Can you you please suggest the medicines to avoid the hair loss??
I do regular gym workout and also do not smoke.
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (57 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide details about type of hair loss

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to have developed dandruff along with hair loss .
Now it is important to assess the type of hair loss you are developing.
Is the hair loss more from the front and the occipital or vertex region ?This is the typical madly pattern of hair loss.
Or is it a generalised hair fall from whole of scalp?
Any hair loss in father or siblings ?
Any treatment taken ?
Any illness in the recent months or excessive stress.

I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the above details.

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (10 hours later)
Thanks a lot for the reply.

Below are my answers to your questions.

Is the hair loss more from the front and the occipital or vertex region ?
Answer: Yes, the hair loss is more from front. I have sent images for your understanding
     
This is the typical madly pattern of hair loss.Or is it a generalised hair fall from whole of scalp?
Answer: There is generalised hairfall from whole scalp. I can see hairfall when I comb, take shower, apply coconut oil etc.
But still I can see no hair region in front side only and day by day its increasing. I am afraid this may lead to baldness.
I have shown the part with zero hair in the pictures attached,

Any hair loss in father or siblings ?
Answer:My father is 56. He is not bald and not even more white hair. Although as per age he has scarce hair now.

Any treatment taken ?
Answer: I do not have taken any treatment for hair fall till now.

Any illness in the recent months or excessive stress.
Answer: No illness in recent months.
Yeah I am going through a bit stress due to office work.
2.30 Hrs of travelling + 9 hrs of office work + 1 Hr gym everyday makes my day a bit hectic

I eat nonveg regularly. Chicken and eggs is regularly part of my diet. I do regular excercise (gym).
I am an IT engineer and have to sit in front of Computer 8-9 hrs everyday.

Let me know if anymore information required.

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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Kindly provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Thanks for the details
From the description you have provided,it looks like you have developed male pattern hair loss .
You have not uploaded the pictures yet.
Please click some close up pictures of the affected area and upload them here on this page . I would like to assess the grade of hair loss in your case and then I can guide you with its management .

Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Geetika Paul (6 hours later)
Attaching few photos as per your request. Please let me know if more photos are required
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Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (13 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Male pattern hair loss,need regular treatment

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

I have seen the attached pictures.
You are starting to develop male pattern baldness.
Now the good thing is that the hair loss is still in the initial grades ,so with regular treatment we can stop its further progression and can also expect hair re growth .
You should start application of minoxidil 10 percent lotion 1 ml twice a day over the scalp especially over the areas with hair loss .
Take tablet biotin 10 mg daily .
Use an anti dandruff shampoo like scalpe shampoo to wash hair twice weekly .
Leave shampoo on scalp for five to seven minutes for it to act before rinsing .
Follow the above treatment regularly for atleast three months .
Hair re growth takes time and requires regular treatment.

Hope it helps

Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss And Dandruff

Brief Answer: Kindly provide details about type of hair loss Detailed Answer: Hi I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. You seem to have developed dandruff along with hair loss . Now it is important to assess the type of hair loss you are developing. Is the hair loss more from the front and the occipital or vertex region ?This is the typical madly pattern of hair loss. Or is it a generalised hair fall from whole of scalp? Any hair loss in father or siblings ? Any treatment taken ? Any illness in the recent months or excessive stress. I am sure I will be able to help you better once you provide me the above details. Dr Geetika Paul