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I Am Having Severe Hair Loss And There Are Spaces On My Head

hi , I am having severe hair loss i am a 19 years old male . i had a history when i was 8-9 years old my hair started falling from head , and there were spaces on my head , and it finally got cured after i used a herbal medicine for that. later as i grew up i had less hair on my arms and legs , and now this has started again , hair on my head is falling and i can see small spaces from different places on my head. i have less hair on my legs and arms as well.. pls tell me what is this and cure . awaitng ur reply
Sun, 27 Jun 2010
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hair loss is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. In fact, we typically lose 50 to 150 scalp hairs every day. Baldness (alopecia) results when hair loss occurs at an abnormally high rate; when hair replacement occurs at an abnormally slow rate; or when normal hairs are replaced by thinner, shorter ones.

Although there are many reasons for hair loss, 95 percent of all cases are due to Androgenetic Alopecia, which is more commonly known as Male or Female Pattern Hair Loss, This genetic condition occurs more frequently in males
First try this...
1. Include plenty of protein and iron in your diet
2. Take mineral supplements like calcium, magnesium, and zinc
3. Do not use hair dryers
4. Do meditation to reduce stress and tension
5. Don?t pull on your hair with a brush or comb when it is wet
6. Do not use hair dyes (synthetic hair colors)
7. Eat green and leafy vegetables

Today, there are more ways to treat hair loss than ever before. Oral medications, topical creams, injections of corticosteroids, hair transplants, scalp reductions, skin flaps and behavior modifications are all successful methods to treating common forms of hair loss.

First try some home remedies and Still your problem persists consult an trichologist....
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Dermatologist Dr. Resham J. Vasani (Bhojani)'s  Response
u seem to have what is known as alopecia areata. u need to post ur pics for a definite diagnosis on dr.resham@gmail.com.
only after the diagnosis can a treatment be suggested

--dr.resham
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I Am Having Severe Hair Loss And There Are Spaces On My Head

Hair loss is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. In fact, we typically lose 50 to 150 scalp hairs every day. Baldness (alopecia) results when hair loss occurs at an abnormally high rate; when hair replacement occurs at an abnormally slow rate; or when normal hairs are replaced by thinner, shorter ones. Although there are many reasons for hair loss, 95 percent of all cases are due to Androgenetic Alopecia, which is more commonly known as Male or Female Pattern Hair Loss, This genetic condition occurs more frequently in males First try this... 1. Include plenty of protein and iron in your diet 2. Take mineral supplements like calcium, magnesium, and zinc 3. Do not use hair dryers 4. Do meditation to reduce stress and tension 5. Don?t pull on your hair with a brush or comb when it is wet 6. Do not use hair dyes (synthetic hair colors) 7. Eat green and leafy vegetables Today, there are more ways to treat hair loss than ever before. Oral medications, topical creams, injections of corticosteroids, hair transplants, scalp reductions, skin flaps and behavior modifications are all successful methods to treating common forms of hair loss. First try some home remedies and Still your problem persists consult an trichologist....