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Have Dandruff And Small Patches On Center Of Head. Trichoscan Done. Required Medication?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Apr 2013
Question: Hello !
I am 20 yrs old and have dandruff problem .My TrichoScan reports are as follows
Analysed area[cm2]=1.87
Hair Count=120.5
hair density(1/cm2)=64.5
Anagen hairs(%)=28.7
Telogen hairs(%)=71.3
vellus hair dens[1/cm2] =29.7
vellus hairs =65.0(53.9%)
Terminal hairs 55.5(46.1%)
will i become bald?
i have small patch on the centre of the head .
what are the ways to protect my hair ?plz suggest few and if this continues in how many months.years will ibecome bald or what extent can i reach baldness?
what medication do you prefer
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 minutes later)
Hello dear,
Thanks for the query and an a detailed report.
your trichoscan definitely shows an increase in the percentage of vellus hair.
This is common in androgenic alopecia.
The percentage of telogen is also increased.

Minoxidil with amnexil oil is the solution to your problem.

Apply this oil twice daily, you will start getting good results in 2 months.
Remember, there will be increase in hair fall initially as they all will be dead hair, but you must keep using the oil.

Along with this also take tab androanagen 1 tablet daily.

Dont worry you will not become completely bald if you start treatment early.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 minutes later)
Should i take the tablet for 2 months ? is this a hormonal tablet ??
do u prefer going for a sitting in pvt clinics or oil and anti dandruff shampoo is enough ?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
It is a combination of biotin and other vitamins along with saw palmato. It doesnot contain any hormone. ya take the tablets for 2 months.

In my view oil and anti dandruff shampoo will be good enough.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)
Hello,
Thanks for u suggestion.

Minoxidil with amnexil oil should be appiled twice in a day means should i take shower daily or applying oil in the night and taking head bath in the morning is fine ?

This oil should be used for 2 months right ?

Thank You .
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 minutes later)
Hello,
you should apply 1 ml of oil on scalp in night, and 1 ml in morning after bath.
Take care that it does not enter eye and also wash your hands.
In two months it will start showing effect but you should continue using it for a longer period of time, may be a year or so depending on response.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (13 hours later)
Hello,

Thanks for your suggestion. Whether Minoxidil and amnexil oil are available in general medical stores or where shall I get them in Benguluru city?

Do I have to take head bath every day during period of above treatment?

Will there be any side effects with Minoxidil with amnexil oil and androanagen tablet?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 minutes later)
Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
you can get this oil in any medical store. one is from ranbaxy called as amexidil, you can take this.
No you dont need to take daily head bath.
androanagen has no side effect, with minoxidil you might get slight burning sensation, which will improve with time.

Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 hours later)
Hello,
Thanks for the advice
I will start the medication immediately . 1 ml of oil daily twice and 1 tablet of androanagen (night ).
My only concern is that this medication shouldnt have any side effects because i am 20 ,a little worried about this long duration of tablets usage .
and last question how many times in a week head bath can be taken ?

thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)
Hello
Thanks for the follow up,
Don't worry regarding side effects.
Even I am using the same medicines,
I think this should be reassuring.

You must take head bath at least twice a week.

Thank you
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Have Dandruff And Small Patches On Center Of Head. Trichoscan Done. Required Medication?

Hello dear,
Thanks for the query and an a detailed report.
your trichoscan definitely shows an increase in the percentage of vellus hair.
This is common in androgenic alopecia.
The percentage of telogen is also increased.

Minoxidil with amnexil oil is the solution to your problem.

Apply this oil twice daily, you will start getting good results in 2 months.
Remember, there will be increase in hair fall initially as they all will be dead hair, but you must keep using the oil.

Along with this also take tab androanagen 1 tablet daily.

Dont worry you will not become completely bald if you start treatment early.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you.