HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss

Posted on Thu, 15 Oct 2015

Question: Hi,
I'm loosing hair for quite some time(1-2 years).
I can see visible gaps in the front area of scalp.
Need help to stop hairfall.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Welcome to Healthcaremagic.com. I have read your query. I understand your concern.
As per details, there are following possibilities for your symptoms :
1 ) Androgenetic alopecia- it is also known as Male pattern Baldness. It is characterised by thinning of hair followed by hairfall usually involving temporal areas in males. The treatment of choice is topical Minoxidil 5 percent lotion twice daily over the affected area.
2) Alopecia aerata- it is characterised by formation of bald patches on scalp . It is an autoimmune condition. The treatment of choice is intralesional injection of steroid.
Kindly upload the images so that I can actually visualize the hair loss pattern and give you my best possible advice.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Charu Bansal (16 hours later)

Hi,
How do i get rid of dandruff completely? Can i start using minoxidil right away or should i wait till my dandruff goes off.

Answered by Dr. Charu Bansal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
use anti dandruff shampoo and start minoxidil

Detailed Answer:
You should anti dandruff shampoo containing ketoconazole on alternate day basis. Apply the shampoo and leave it over scalp for 4-5 minutes before you wash it off.
You may start minoxidil . Dandruff would not affect the response of minoxidil.
I hope I am able to solve your query.
Take care.

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