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Have Thin, Weak, Extremely Dull Hair. Tried Minoxidil, Keraglova Ev, Other Medications, No Help. What To Do ?

Hello Doctor I am 28 yr old female, having thin,weak, extremely dull hair.According to a dermat s advice i have tried minoxidil ,keraglova eva and certain lotions, organic rosemary shampoo,etc. still have no growth and hair is still visibly thin and dry. I have vegeterian healthy diet and 8 hour sleep. My friend thinks i have female patteren baldness and not sure what can i do for the same.. Can you please suggest me a different opinion.
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Hello Alisha,

Causes of 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.

So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.

It is believed that it is normal to shed 100 hairs each day, which is based on the assumption that the average scalp has 100,000 hairs, and 10% of these are in the resting phase.

So, there is no need to worry.
Your hairs will grow back again.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Have Thin, Weak, Extremely Dull Hair. Tried Minoxidil, Keraglova Ev, Other Medications, No Help. What To Do ?

Hello Alisha, Causes of 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. So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly. It is believed that it is normal to shed 100 hairs each day, which is based on the assumption that the average scalp has 100,000 hairs, and 10% of these are in the resting phase. So, there is no need to worry. Your hairs will grow back again. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care.