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

Suggest Treatment For Slow Growth Rate Of Scalp Hair

Posted on Fri, 10 Apr 2015

Question: Why hair has not been growing it's length it used, to. when I get it cut it seems to grow very slow with little length

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
options

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.

The fact remains that the hair growth varies a lot.
It can slow down with age .
Besides, it is dependent on the protein intake. I have also found that the lack of vitamins and minerals can also affect the hair growth.

One should consider and meet a dermatologist before self medications to make sure that treatable causes like fungal and parasitic infections are ruled out or treated.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (49 minutes later)

I think I might have a parasitic infection, my hair falls out real easy like strand or too falls out everyday even when I shake my hair it will fall out or on my pillow

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
more like a fungal infection actually

Detailed Answer:
hi
thanks for your response
it sounds more like a fungal infection.
parasitic infections of hair are not that common
to confirm either we need to get the hair root tsted for culture
suggest the same to you
best of luck
dr mittal

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (35 hours later)

Thank you for you're reply;I have it in eyelashes/eyebrows my /nose hair/pubic areas buttocks/ I do see a sliver thing always at the end of the hair/sometimes a black one also I keep getting this very small hair growing out f my belly that I plucked it out and there was a very pin like dot black stuck on hair and keeps growing in bk in the same place please let me know thanks

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be psoriasis

Detailed Answer:
I have read your response.
And in view of that information, I would seriously consider psoriasis. It's affects cause silvering if the skin and hair often associated with blackening.

I think I would suggest that you meet a dermatologist. It sounds a definitive diagnosis between psoriasis and fungal infection .

Since both are treatable, I am sure you will be relieved of the symptoms once the treatment is completed.

I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (31 hours later)

If i can't see dermatologist.could I send a strand of my hair to be tested I'm getting spots on my chest and back too
And can fungal makes my hair fall out and extremely itchy

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained

Detailed Answer:
You can always send a picture. However, a live examination is always better.

There is no problem with that. And use, fungal infections can cause both quick hair fall as well as skin lesions but silvering is less common.

I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (9 hours later)

My private area is is very itch,sometimes the skin comes off in shedding and all red, I keep pulling out the hair,and sliver things on the end of the hair,I get black itsh ones aswell'going bald,could it be demoted,because I get a lot of things I my nose hair,the whole hair covered in a tick sliver/grey like protected sheild'im not sure how to explain it, demodex maybe'

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
2 possibilities as already explained

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXXXXX
I have already suggested the 2 possibilities.
1 . Fungal infection.
2. Psoriasis.

I think I would suggest that you do meet a dermatologist as soon as possible for confirmation and treatment .

Both conditions are known to cause severe complication If left untreated.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal

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

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 days later)

I also found a very small hair grow out of my side and it is black/like something at end of the hair/very small

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's nornal

Detailed Answer:
Hi .
I have read your response.
What exactly do you mean by ''SIDE''?
Is it the side if the face, side of the body?
Having black hair is normal for a 27 year old.
Kindly clarify for added information.
Best of luck.
Dr Mittal.

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

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