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How To Treat Hair Loss?
I am experiencing hair loss. I know that people say its normal to loose up to 100 a day but I have noticed a big difference. I also have dandruff. I notice that when I itch my head some hair will fall off. Will I get my hair back? I have been stressed and wonder if this contributes to both.
Mon, 4 May 2015
Hi,
Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries, tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc.
Dandruff is also a major cause.
You may be knowing that normal hair fall in adult may be 100 to 150 per day.
You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Blood tests may be done to rule out internal diseases.
Dandruff should be treated by ketoconazole shampoo.
You may take biotin containing tablets for long time along with vitamin E cap. Iron and minerals may be taken.You may apply mild steroid lotion like beclomethasone lotion on scalp at night. Mild herbal shampoo should be used to cleanse the scalp. Hair oil containing vitamin E would be helpful.Have patience for the result. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
Probably you may be having telogen effluvium.. It may be due to some cause. Most common cause is psychological upsets like anxiety,worries, tension or depression. Other causes may be thyroid dysfunction, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, anaemia, other internal diseases,drugs..etc.
Dandruff is also a major cause.
You may be knowing that normal hair fall in adult may be 100 to 150 per day.
You consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. Blood tests may be done to rule out internal diseases.
Dandruff should be treated by ketoconazole shampoo.
You may take biotin containing tablets for long time along with vitamin E cap. Iron and minerals may be taken.You may apply mild steroid lotion like beclomethasone lotion on scalp at night. Mild herbal shampoo should be used to cleanse the scalp. Hair oil containing vitamin E would be helpful.Have patience for the result. I hope you got my answer.
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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