Brief Answer: Please read a detailed answer below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing to us. Hair fall could be due to three causes Androgenetic alopecia where hair fall is gradual progressive and usually lost from frontal, temporal and vertex/centre scalp Telogen effluvium where hair fall is acute and diffuse. Usually hair falls with a white bulb or club. It is causes by stress, chronic illness (like jaundice, typhoid,dengue), surgery, medicines, nutritional deficiency Local causes like use of hair color, salon procedures, dandruff, any scalp pathology etc. The hair that falls off with white root could be telogen hair. To ascertain the cause and type of your fall, I would like to know Since how long are you having it Sites involved If acute or gradual hair fall If hair strands are thinning out and becoming fuzzy Apart from oily scalp, if having dandruff too or if have taken any chemical hair treatment or use color. Any preceding cause like stress, surgery, illness Any history of anemia or thyroid disorder Medicines taken so far for hair fall. I would appreciate if you could answer these questions and attach an image of scalp depicting areas of hair fall. Hoping to hear from you soon. Regards

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Brief Answer: Please see a detailed answer below Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Thanks for writing back. I have seen the attached image but would appreciate if you could attach an image of your scalp depicting pattern of hair fall. The attached image shows the hair with bulbed end and flakes attached to it which can occur in seborrheic dermatitis which is commonly seen in oily scalp and can lead to hair fall. From what i can make out you have androgenetic alopecia with seborrheic dermatitis Isotretinoin works well for reducing oiliness of scalp and face both. But cant be continued for long to decrease oiliness of scalp. I would advise you to follow these suggestions Use a salicylic acid ketoconazole combination shampoo like salicia KT shampoo alternate days atleast for two to three weeks and later on use it once in a week. As you have oily scalp I would suggest washing scalp daily or atleast on alternate days( on rest of the days, you may use any shampoo meant for oily scalp) Apply minoxidil solution 5% 1ml twice daily atleast for four to five months to see good response. Minoxidil would increase hair regrowth and reduce hair fall. Avoid oiling your hair These steps would help in resolving your hair concern to some extent. I would still emphasise to attach an image of your scalp for any further clarification. Regards

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