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What Can I Do For Severe Hair Loss After Discontinuing Magnesium Supplements And A Hair Care Product?
Question: Hello. I am a 56 year old female. A few years ago my hair started thinning so I began taking a supplement from Nature's Bounty called Hair, Skin & Nails. I took it for about a year then stopped. It was effective but I felt I no longer needed it. After several months my hair again started thinning so I started taking it again ~6 months ago. About a month ago I tried using Magnesium to combat migraines and ended up with some nasty side effects so I stopped taking everything for a few weeks. My hair is now falling out at an alarming rate. In the past 2 weeks I have lost ~50% (I wish I was exaggerating). I started taking the supplement as soon as my hair started falling out but it hasn't helped. I don't know if I just need more time or if there is something else I can try.
Brief Answer:
Hair fall need lifestyle modification with good nutrition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As far as your clinical history is concerned, please follow this:-
1) Do a clinical examination by your octor [Dermatologist] and confirm with a few investigations like [TSH and Scalp biopsy]
2) You can use OTC medication [Minoxidil] to prevent further hair loss.
3) Discuss with your doctor about multivitamin caps with iron and B complex which you have to take regularly.
Follow lifestyle modification like this:-
1) Try to eat a nutritionally balanced diet which contains fruits and vegetables.
2) Try to avoid tight hairstyles.
3) Try to avoid compulsively twisting, rubbing or pulling your hair.
4) Use a wide-toothed comb after bathing and it may help prevent pulling out hair.
5) Try to avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons etc
Hope that helps.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
General & Family Physician
Hair fall need lifestyle modification with good nutrition
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As far as your clinical history is concerned, please follow this:-
1) Do a clinical examination by your octor [Dermatologist] and confirm with a few investigations like [TSH and Scalp biopsy]
2) You can use OTC medication [Minoxidil] to prevent further hair loss.
3) Discuss with your doctor about multivitamin caps with iron and B complex which you have to take regularly.
Follow lifestyle modification like this:-
1) Try to eat a nutritionally balanced diet which contains fruits and vegetables.
2) Try to avoid tight hairstyles.
3) Try to avoid compulsively twisting, rubbing or pulling your hair.
4) Use a wide-toothed comb after bathing and it may help prevent pulling out hair.
5) Try to avoid harsh treatments such as hot rollers, curling irons etc
Hope that helps.
Thank you.
Regards,
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
General & Family Physician
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