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How Can Hair Breakage And Falling Be Treated?
Age: 46
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 170
History: Diabetic (metformin 1000 mg 2xday); birth control (Trivorin);
Hi - a few months ago, I was put on 20 mg of Simvastatin - my choloesterol was "slightly elavated" per my physician. I've recently experienced hair breakage/falling. I have had long curly hair (below my shoulders) and it is now just at the nape of my neck and I have not had a haircut, color, style, etc. It is also breaking at the forehead area and is much shorter. Is there anything that can be done?
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 170
History: Diabetic (metformin 1000 mg 2xday); birth control (Trivorin);
Hi - a few months ago, I was put on 20 mg of Simvastatin - my choloesterol was "slightly elavated" per my physician. I've recently experienced hair breakage/falling. I have had long curly hair (below my shoulders) and it is now just at the nape of my neck and I have not had a haircut, color, style, etc. It is also breaking at the forehead area and is much shorter. Is there anything that can be done?
Mon, 2 May 2016
"Hi!
Welcome to Healthcaremagic. com.
I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern.
Daily shedding of upto 100 hairs is normal .
Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anaemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc.
Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs).
Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow drying of your hair.
Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week.
Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!"
Welcome to Healthcaremagic. com.
I have read your query in detail and do understand your concern.
Daily shedding of upto 100 hairs is normal .
Excessive hair fall can be due to male pattern baldness, physical or mental stress, anaemia or nutritional deficiency or certain medical conditions like thyroid disorders, low serum ferritin etc.
Take a nutritious and protein rich diet(pulses, milk products, eggs).
Avoid routine application of gels or frequent blow drying of your hair.
Use a sulfate free shampoo for your hair twice a week.
Biotin containing hair supplements can be taken for 3-6 months.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!"
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