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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss
Question: I can see significant hair loss nowadays. It may be due to water change(as I have changed my location due to job). Can you please help me to avoid/ minimize hair loss and tell me some tips to protect/increase hair density. note:I won't use hair Drier's,conditioners and all..
Brief Answer:
'Biotin' (brand name:BTN forte) to prevent hair fall.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
From the facts you have shared here,you can apply 1 ml 5% minoxidil solution over the scalp starting from the center of the scalp to increase hair density.
However,minoxidil is prescription based drug and having some side effects,so I would advise you to take it under strict doctor's supervision.
Minoxidil should be used on absolutely clean scalp and you may use solution or oil 2 hours before shampooing hair.
Also,the health of hairs depends on several factors like hereditary, nutritional status, scalp skin health (free from any infection), day to day stress, water you use for bathing etc.
To prevent hair fall, I would suggest you to take oral tablets containing 'Biotin' (brand name:BTN forte) once daily for 3 to 6 months which will prevent further hair fall.
Avoid combing in wet hair or dry them with towel and then do combing.
Avoid using hair color or dyes if you use them.
Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and remain stress free.
It might take sometime to prevent hair fall (like 4 to 6 weeks) with regular use of biotin and results are usually noticeable over a period of 6-12 months.So till the time,be patient.
Hope this detailed information will be helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
'Biotin' (brand name:BTN forte) to prevent hair fall.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HCM.
From the facts you have shared here,you can apply 1 ml 5% minoxidil solution over the scalp starting from the center of the scalp to increase hair density.
However,minoxidil is prescription based drug and having some side effects,so I would advise you to take it under strict doctor's supervision.
Minoxidil should be used on absolutely clean scalp and you may use solution or oil 2 hours before shampooing hair.
Also,the health of hairs depends on several factors like hereditary, nutritional status, scalp skin health (free from any infection), day to day stress, water you use for bathing etc.
To prevent hair fall, I would suggest you to take oral tablets containing 'Biotin' (brand name:BTN forte) once daily for 3 to 6 months which will prevent further hair fall.
Avoid combing in wet hair or dry them with towel and then do combing.
Avoid using hair color or dyes if you use them.
Take plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet and remain stress free.
It might take sometime to prevent hair fall (like 4 to 6 weeks) with regular use of biotin and results are usually noticeable over a period of 6-12 months.So till the time,be patient.
Hope this detailed information will be helpful.
Regards,
Dr.Sandip Kabra
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