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Suffering From Serious Hair Fall And Dandruff Problem. Using Ketokonozole Shampoo. Any Advise?
Question: I moved to Bangalore last year. i have been facing serious hairfall from all over the head. i can feel and see the hair thining had dandruff problem in delhi also but it became severe here so i started using ketokonozole shampoo. though i dont have flaky dandruff now but i continue to loose hair..they seem to be every where in hair brush towel, pillow bed sheet collar etc, i spoke to some other friends who have moved to Bangalore i m told it is because of water. i m worried it might cause irreversible damage. pls advise a remedy?
Hi XXXXXX,
Thanks for writing in.
The hair loss can occur as a part of Androgenetic alopecia .Dandruff and heavy water can also contribute to hair loss.
In general measures you should
- avoid stress, maintain good diet ,adequate sleep,regular exercise.Keeping good general health will add to treatment.
-Take one fruit every day.Take lemon juice and other citrous foods as they are XXXXXXX in vitamin C and anti oxidants.Lemon juice you are already taking ,please continue it.
-Do not comb when hairs are wet.
-Use widely spaced comb with rounded teeth(not sharp ends).
-Avoid hot water for bathing(use lukewarm water)
-Avoid hardening gels/ harsh colors/chemicals on scalp.
-Avoid direct sunexposure/heat/wind exposure to your hair.
-You can use nizoral shampoo(ketoconazole) for hair wash.
You can take multivitamin supplements containing zinc, biotin ,copper,amino acids etc they are building blocks for hair.
A visit to dermatologist would be helpful as it will allow examination of the scalp and hairs.
Please upload your photos of your scalp areas(2-3) with UPLOAD YOUR REPORTS section on right side of the page.
Photos and details of hair loss pattern will be further useful to provide specific advise.
If you are having androgenetic alopecia ( characterized by receding frontal line and thinning of hairs)specific prescription medicines can be added in your case.
Hope this helps you .
If you have any further queries feel free to ask them.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
Dermatologist
Thanks for writing in.
The hair loss can occur as a part of Androgenetic alopecia .Dandruff and heavy water can also contribute to hair loss.
In general measures you should
- avoid stress, maintain good diet ,adequate sleep,regular exercise.Keeping good general health will add to treatment.
-Take one fruit every day.Take lemon juice and other citrous foods as they are XXXXXXX in vitamin C and anti oxidants.Lemon juice you are already taking ,please continue it.
-Do not comb when hairs are wet.
-Use widely spaced comb with rounded teeth(not sharp ends).
-Avoid hot water for bathing(use lukewarm water)
-Avoid hardening gels/ harsh colors/chemicals on scalp.
-Avoid direct sunexposure/heat/wind exposure to your hair.
-You can use nizoral shampoo(ketoconazole) for hair wash.
You can take multivitamin supplements containing zinc, biotin ,copper,amino acids etc they are building blocks for hair.
A visit to dermatologist would be helpful as it will allow examination of the scalp and hairs.
Please upload your photos of your scalp areas(2-3) with UPLOAD YOUR REPORTS section on right side of the page.
Photos and details of hair loss pattern will be further useful to provide specific advise.
If you are having androgenetic alopecia ( characterized by receding frontal line and thinning of hairs)specific prescription medicines can be added in your case.
Hope this helps you .
If you have any further queries feel free to ask them.
Regards.
DrSudarshan
Dermatologist
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