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Question: Hey, since a week my hair have been continuously degrading. like falling off in chunks. I'm seriously scared now. I think it is due to a shampoo that i used, which was for chemically treated hair. i had a really nice volume of hair and now i am afraid to even wash it, as the amount of hair im losing is like really bad. I dunno what to do? I even have thyroid for which i take medication and smoke too, and i found out online that these can be reasons for hairfall too. i never experienced this problem. and losing hair in such big amount and i can see bald spots on my scalp. PLEASE HELP.
Brief Answer:
Please provide more information or use antifungal shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I really appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
Sudden onset hair fall might be related to infection of the scalp or allergic reaction to shampoo you were using.
Here I would like further information like
are you losing hairs from a particular site or generalised hair fall?
Have you taken any medicine
are you having dandruff?
I would advise you to use ketoconazole shampoo for washing of hair and keep its foams for 5 to 10 minutes in hairs.
You should take multivitamin supplements like biotin folic acid and vitamin C or other B complex vitamins
you should stay happy and cheerful , excess stress and anxiety may trigger hair fall.
you can continue with onion garlic juice, wash your hairs after applying it and dry them well.
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately.
Best wishes
Please provide more information or use antifungal shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I really appreciate your concern and I will try to help you out in best possible way.
Sudden onset hair fall might be related to infection of the scalp or allergic reaction to shampoo you were using.
Here I would like further information like
are you losing hairs from a particular site or generalised hair fall?
Have you taken any medicine
are you having dandruff?
I would advise you to use ketoconazole shampoo for washing of hair and keep its foams for 5 to 10 minutes in hairs.
You should take multivitamin supplements like biotin folic acid and vitamin C or other B complex vitamins
you should stay happy and cheerful , excess stress and anxiety may trigger hair fall.
you can continue with onion garlic juice, wash your hairs after applying it and dry them well.
Please write back to me with these details so that I will be able to tell you more accurately.
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hey, thanks a lot for the revert.
and to answer your questions, i am losing hair generally, in big amounts. and i dont take any medicines except my thyroid medications. and i used to have dandruff problems but recently it wasnt there. i would like to ask you that is there anything which can stop the hairfall? i know it wont go away all of a sudden. but something quick. and the shampoo you recommended, how often should i use it? and how often should i take the vitamins? and how quickly will they affect me
and the shampoo i used was for chemically treated hair, and not for normal hair.
also my hair are getting really rough on the edges.
and to answer your questions, i am losing hair generally, in big amounts. and i dont take any medicines except my thyroid medications. and i used to have dandruff problems but recently it wasnt there. i would like to ask you that is there anything which can stop the hairfall? i know it wont go away all of a sudden. but something quick. and the shampoo you recommended, how often should i use it? and how often should i take the vitamins? and how quickly will they affect me
and the shampoo i used was for chemically treated hair, and not for normal hair.
also my hair are getting really rough on the edges.
Brief Answer:
You should use shampoo at least twice in a week
Detailed Answer:
Hello
you should use the shampoo at least twice in a week and take multivitamin daily
You should avoid direct exposure to sunlight or you can use sunscreen hair cream to be applied when you go out in sunlight.
you should take lost of fresh fruits and vegetables as well
Hope this answers your question
Best wishes
You should use shampoo at least twice in a week
Detailed Answer:
Hello
you should use the shampoo at least twice in a week and take multivitamin daily
You should avoid direct exposure to sunlight or you can use sunscreen hair cream to be applied when you go out in sunlight.
you should take lost of fresh fruits and vegetables as well
Hope this answers your question
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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