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Suggest Treatment For Dandruff And Hair Loss
Question: i am suffering dandruff & hairfall.Kindly help me to provide proper solution.
Brief Answer:
Lifestyle precautions may work
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query. I understand your concern regarding hair problem.
Firstly I will explain the basics of dandruff. It is caused by a micro-organism called mallasezia furfur. It is just an overgrowth of this micro-organism that is otherwise normally present on skin. It may overgrow for many reasons including low immunity and use of medicines on scalp. Thus I will recommend that you do not use any medicated products on scalp including anti-dandruff shampoo.
When we use anti-dandruff shampoo. dandruff clears for sometime and mostly returns. In this process of clearing and returning, it loosens the hair and hair fall may happen.
I also suggest that you get some basic tests done like hemoglobin, thyroid profile, liver function tests, etc.
Meanwhile you can try biotin capsules once a day. These are vitamins and do not have side effects.
Regular non-medicated shampoo can be used. Wash hair 1-2 times a week. Drink cleaner water from an RO system. Take home cooked food.
You should also take diet rich in protein like pulses and chana. Take sound sleep of 7-8 hours.
Avoid unnecessary medicines especially antibiotics.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Lifestyle precautions may work
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query. I understand your concern regarding hair problem.
Firstly I will explain the basics of dandruff. It is caused by a micro-organism called mallasezia furfur. It is just an overgrowth of this micro-organism that is otherwise normally present on skin. It may overgrow for many reasons including low immunity and use of medicines on scalp. Thus I will recommend that you do not use any medicated products on scalp including anti-dandruff shampoo.
When we use anti-dandruff shampoo. dandruff clears for sometime and mostly returns. In this process of clearing and returning, it loosens the hair and hair fall may happen.
I also suggest that you get some basic tests done like hemoglobin, thyroid profile, liver function tests, etc.
Meanwhile you can try biotin capsules once a day. These are vitamins and do not have side effects.
Regular non-medicated shampoo can be used. Wash hair 1-2 times a week. Drink cleaner water from an RO system. Take home cooked food.
You should also take diet rich in protein like pulses and chana. Take sound sleep of 7-8 hours.
Avoid unnecessary medicines especially antibiotics.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
can you confirmed HealthVit Biotin 5000mcg is correct capsules or any other ?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is correct
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Sorry for the late reply. I was busy with my other professional obligations.
Yes you can try healthvit biotin 5000 mg. To start with take it once in 2-3 days for 2 weeks. Later you can take it every day one capsule.
Mostly your hairfall will improve with lifestyle.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes it is correct
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Sorry for the late reply. I was busy with my other professional obligations.
Yes you can try healthvit biotin 5000 mg. To start with take it once in 2-3 days for 2 weeks. Later you can take it every day one capsule.
Mostly your hairfall will improve with lifestyle.
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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