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Shall I Start Proanagen Tablets Again For Hair Thinning?

Hi, I'm 19 years old , and i'm experiencing hair thinning. I wash my hair every alternate days , and yes , i use heat products. My doctor had prescribed me to take Proanagen tablets , but i took it for a week and then stopped taking it for a few months. Is it okay if i start taking them again ? or should i ask consult her again ?
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

Proanagen tablets interferes with the production of hormone linked to hair thinning. But they need to be taken only under guidance/ consultation to avoid unwanted side effects.

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

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Shall I Start Proanagen Tablets Again For Hair Thinning?

Hello dear, Proanagen tablets interferes with the production of hormone linked to hair thinning. But they need to be taken only under guidance/ consultation to avoid unwanted side effects. 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. So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.