Suggest some medicine for hair loss
Jul 2012
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Hi! Sir , I am XXXXXX I am 25 yrs old . Iam facing hair loss problems from last 4 years . now my hairs have became thin and bald . kindly suggest any medicine . I dont have dandruff problems but i am working in a dusty area .
Posted Wed, 10 Oct 2012
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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues 33 minutes later
Hi XXXXXXX Firstly, it has to be asessed what 'type' of hair loss you are suffering? Are you married/single/periods regular /excessive bleeding?/anemia?
All these may lead to decreased Hemoglobin levels that can cause hair fall. A simple Hb (hemoglobin) examination will give you a clue. Water too in the region can be a problem. Make sure you use a good filter or use bottled water to wash your scalp. Dont shampoo your hair for more than 2 times/week & ues a broad toothed comb. Specifically, use a 2% minoxidil lotion on your scalp twice/daily on dry scalp for 2-3 mths. Dont handle your hair too often. I trust all this will help you on your way & you will soon have a great head of hair! Good Luck & regds,
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist XXXXXXX Hospital, Bangalore, India
All these may lead to decreased Hemoglobin levels that can cause hair fall. A simple Hb (hemoglobin) examination will give you a clue. Water too in the region can be a problem. Make sure you use a good filter or use bottled water to wash your scalp. Dont shampoo your hair for more than 2 times/week & ues a broad toothed comb. Specifically, use a 2% minoxidil lotion on your scalp twice/daily on dry scalp for 2-3 mths. Dont handle your hair too often. I trust all this will help you on your way & you will soon have a great head of hair! Good Luck & regds,
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist XXXXXXX Hospital, Bangalore, India
Follow-up: Suggest some medicine for hair loss 5 minutes later
Sir ,
Recently i have gone with my haemoglobin tests it was 13 % and yes i sometimes suffer from irregular periodic problems . I am suffering from female pattern baldness . I am afraid that use of minodoxil 2 % will increase my hair loss in first few months use or not ??? kindly suggest .
Recently i have gone with my haemoglobin tests it was 13 % and yes i sometimes suffer from irregular periodic problems . I am suffering from female pattern baldness . I am afraid that use of minodoxil 2 % will increase my hair loss in first few months use or not ??? kindly suggest .
Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues 8 minutes later
Hi there XXXXXXX
A hemoglobin of 13% is fairly good for the average Indian woman & unless symptomatic, there is no need for any iron supplements.
By, female pattern baldness, i presume you mean losing hair all over the scalp & not only on the frontal aspect like that happens in a 'male-patterned' baldness in women subjects.
Please follow all the general measures advised including aquiring a good water filter for your shower-head or using bottled water for the twice/week bathing of the scalp.
2% minoxidil lotion on dry scalp WILL help you & NO it will NOT increase hair loss first few months.
Please note 'stress' plays a major role in hair loss issues..perhaps there is an impending marriage or some work/study stressor or a partner/spouse issue bothering you. that you need to address.
Please do follow up with a dermatologist nearest you for further advise on the ground!
Do hope this has helped you make an informed deciscion!
Cheers & Good Luck XXXXXXX
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
A hemoglobin of 13% is fairly good for the average Indian woman & unless symptomatic, there is no need for any iron supplements.
By, female pattern baldness, i presume you mean losing hair all over the scalp & not only on the frontal aspect like that happens in a 'male-patterned' baldness in women subjects.
Please follow all the general measures advised including aquiring a good water filter for your shower-head or using bottled water for the twice/week bathing of the scalp.
2% minoxidil lotion on dry scalp WILL help you & NO it will NOT increase hair loss first few months.
Please note 'stress' plays a major role in hair loss issues..perhaps there is an impending marriage or some work/study stressor or a partner/spouse issue bothering you. that you need to address.
Please do follow up with a dermatologist nearest you for further advise on the ground!
Do hope this has helped you make an informed deciscion!
Cheers & Good Luck XXXXXXX
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
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