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Does Foligain Hair Lotion Cause Hair Loss Initially?

Hi, I am 19, suffering frm severe hairloss with dandruff. My dermatologist prescribed me foligain hair lotion n some other hair vitamin tablets. I need to know tht does using foligain hair lotion cause initial sheding of hair, if yes then how many strands can I loose per day and how much time will it continue??
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Dear Patient,
welcome to healthcare magic.
It seems you are suffering from Sebo Capitis.
Please do following-
.Scalpe Shampoo twice/week.
.Topisal 3% lotion 8- 10 drops over itchy & scaly skin scalp for about 7 days & once dandruff is controlled, thereafter you can apply folligain hair lotion.
.Continue taking Hair Vitamin tablets.
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Does Foligain Hair Lotion Cause Hair Loss Initially?

Dear Patient, welcome to healthcare magic. It seems you are suffering from Sebo Capitis. Please do following- .Scalpe Shampoo twice/week. .Topisal 3% lotion 8- 10 drops over itchy & scaly skin scalp for about 7 days & once dandruff is controlled, thereafter you can apply folligain hair lotion. .Continue taking Hair Vitamin tablets.