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Will Rogaine Or Tugain Help In Treating Dandruff And Hair Fall?

I am 36 yrs old after delivery i had gained weight to 86 kgs and then had gone on a diet and lost 10kgs . Now i am experiencing hairfall and it is not a small amt. of hair every time i touch my head i have a handfull full of hair falling. I wish to use Rogaine or Tugain will that help me .
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Hello, going by ur history, u seem to have a condition of diffuse hair loss known as telogen effluvium.
Rogaine or tugaine are minoxidil, which works in pattern hair loss and not in diffuse hair loss, like you appear to be suffering from. So, no, they willnot help your hairfall.
For this problem, i would adv you to get thyroid function tests and serum ferritin levels to rule out thyroid disorders and iron deficiency states (which are common causes of hair loss). If they are normal, take hair supplements tab follihair 1 tab daily for atleast 3 months, also use a mild shampoo like Xgain for scalp wash and always use conditioner on ur hair for 10 min post wash, then rinse with water.
I hope this will help you
Thanks
Take care
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Will Rogaine Or Tugain Help In Treating Dandruff And Hair Fall?

Hello, going by ur history, u seem to have a condition of diffuse hair loss known as telogen effluvium. Rogaine or tugaine are minoxidil, which works in pattern hair loss and not in diffuse hair loss, like you appear to be suffering from. So, no, they willnot help your hairfall. For this problem, i would adv you to get thyroid function tests and serum ferritin levels to rule out thyroid disorders and iron deficiency states (which are common causes of hair loss). If they are normal, take hair supplements tab follihair 1 tab daily for atleast 3 months, also use a mild shampoo like Xgain for scalp wash and always use conditioner on ur hair for 10 min post wash, then rinse with water. I hope this will help you Thanks Take care