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Suggest A Better Medication For Hair Loss
hi sir, am krishnan and am 22 yrs old.. i have hair loss for the past two three years..i would wear helmet wen i go to college for the past three years..i thought my hair fall is only because of this helmet usage..last year i completed my college course.after tat i am havin my hair loss more than before..i went to a dermatologist nearby and he suggested me Folica hair tincture.i used tat fr two to three weeks.but i felt a light itching sensation in my head and i thought its because of that tincture and i stopped using that. i wanna make clear whether is that tincture a good solution fr hair loss.?? and also is tat itching related with this usage?? and also if i stop using that solution, will i get more hair loss than before.?? pls try to ans my doubts and give some suggestions..
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Hello Krishnan and welcome to HCM
From your description your hair fall might have started due to the helmet wearing, oiliness, pollution etc. It is a common complaint. Following that, stress, work, poor diet, hair styling products, dandruff, change in water etc could have aggravated the problem.
Also you need to check for other causes like thyroid problems, low iron /hemoglobin, any illness like fever, typhoid, any long term medication. Any genetic hair loss, or balding in the family could make you more prone to hair fall.
You can check with a dermatologist regarding any tests required to check for these causes.
The tincture might cause tingling sensation because of its contents.
I would advise you to start on a hair supplement capsule like Keraglo Men or Follihair daily for 2-3 months to see improvement. Any treatment needs to be taken for a few months regularly to see good results. Consult the doctor regarding other options like minoxidil solution or other effective hair growth serum if tincture is not helpful for you.
Be sure to take a nutritious diet and adequate rest, avoid stress.
Hope this helps you
From your description your hair fall might have started due to the helmet wearing, oiliness, pollution etc. It is a common complaint. Following that, stress, work, poor diet, hair styling products, dandruff, change in water etc could have aggravated the problem.
Also you need to check for other causes like thyroid problems, low iron /hemoglobin, any illness like fever, typhoid, any long term medication. Any genetic hair loss, or balding in the family could make you more prone to hair fall.
You can check with a dermatologist regarding any tests required to check for these causes.
The tincture might cause tingling sensation because of its contents.
I would advise you to start on a hair supplement capsule like Keraglo Men or Follihair daily for 2-3 months to see improvement. Any treatment needs to be taken for a few months regularly to see good results. Consult the doctor regarding other options like minoxidil solution or other effective hair growth serum if tincture is not helpful for you.
Be sure to take a nutritious diet and adequate rest, avoid stress.
Hope this helps you
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There are several causes of hair loss. Male pattern alopecia usually is hereditary, results in thinning over the crown and/or temporal recession. This is treated with topical Rogaine and/or oral medications, such as finasteride. One treatment is started it must be continued or any benefit will be lost upon cessation.
Other causes of hair loss include alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and hair loss secondary to biotin deficiency or hypothyroidism.
Other causes of hair loss include alopecia areata, traction alopecia, and hair loss secondary to biotin deficiency or hypothyroidism.
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