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Hair Fall, Dandruff. Hair Straightened. Remedy?

Hi how are you?
My hair is falling out crazy and I have alot of dandruff I starighten my hair like twice a month and I only wash it twice a month becaus I have long hair I know that the straightening is causing my hair to fall but is my hy hair going to grow back? And what to do about the dandruff?
Thanks and ps I'm 16
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hi.i think ur hair loss is due to straightening of hair .straightening of hair causes roots to be destroyed which inturn causes hairfall.dandruff can also cause hair loss.use of saliblu shampoo twice daily or application of noskurf lotion overnight application and wash in the morning with mild shampoo .it should be done weekly twice .use biotin .iron.folic acid supplementation to prevent hairfall
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General & Family Physician Dr. Polash Sannigrahi's  Response
Hello dear,

Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:
1. Environmental factors
2. Stress
3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.
4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine
5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc.

Management includes:
1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Avoidance of stress
3. Dietary modifications
4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles
5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation

But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist, as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications.

And before initiation of these medications, the problem of dandruff should be addressed.

Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Hair Fall, Dandruff. Hair Straightened. Remedy?

Hi.i think ur hair loss is due to straightening of hair .straightening of hair causes roots to be destroyed which inturn causes hairfall.dandruff can also cause hair loss.use of saliblu shampoo twice daily or application of noskurf lotion overnight application and wash in the morning with mild shampoo .it should be done weekly twice .use biotin .iron.folic acid supplementation to prevent hairfall