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What Causes Hair Loss, Weight Loss, Cold And Brittle Nails?

I have unexplained weight loss, I am eating healthy for my age which is 58, I have brittle nails, some hair loss, and I am always cold, I am 5 7 and weight 113 lbs, my doctor thinks because I smoke I have lung cancer which I have not been tested for or either thiroid problem or cancer of the cervix or bladder, I eat a good lunch and dinner, I am not sure how many calories I am taking in a day. Thanks
Mon, 24 Jun 2019
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Hello,

In short, I can say Minoxidil solution works excellent for hair fall. It is applied on the scalp. It should be applied daily. Also, you need to take some tablets containing vitamins like tab. follihair. The permanent method is going for a hair transplant.

Another simple home remedy I will suggest to you. 1. Apply coconut milk to your scalp using a hair dye brush.
2. Then cover your head with a towel and leave it on for about 20 minutes. 3. You can ideally prepare coconut milk at home by grinding the grated coconut and squeezing its milk.
4. After that, remove the towel and rinse your hair with cold water.
5. Follow up with shampoo.

Coconut milk is rich in vitamin E and fats that help to moisturize your hair and keep it healthy. The milk is rich in potassium, another vital ingredient for hair growth. Coconut milk is rich in proteins, essential fats and minerals such as potassium. Thus, washing your hair with coconut milk can help reduce breakage of hair. Coconut oil also contains the same nutrients and hence, it strengthens your hair right from the root through the shaft to the tip. Massaging your scalp regularly with this oil provides a protective action against hair loss. You can grate coconut and squeeze out the milk by mixing in a little water. It also has antibacterial properties that protect the hair from damage.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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What Causes Hair Loss, Weight Loss, Cold And Brittle Nails?

Hello, In short, I can say Minoxidil solution works excellent for hair fall. It is applied on the scalp. It should be applied daily. Also, you need to take some tablets containing vitamins like tab. follihair. The permanent method is going for a hair transplant. Another simple home remedy I will suggest to you. 1. Apply coconut milk to your scalp using a hair dye brush. 2. Then cover your head with a towel and leave it on for about 20 minutes. 3. You can ideally prepare coconut milk at home by grinding the grated coconut and squeezing its milk. 4. After that, remove the towel and rinse your hair with cold water. 5. Follow up with shampoo. Coconut milk is rich in vitamin E and fats that help to moisturize your hair and keep it healthy. The milk is rich in potassium, another vital ingredient for hair growth. Coconut milk is rich in proteins, essential fats and minerals such as potassium. Thus, washing your hair with coconut milk can help reduce breakage of hair. Coconut oil also contains the same nutrients and hence, it strengthens your hair right from the root through the shaft to the tip. Massaging your scalp regularly with this oil provides a protective action against hair loss. You can grate coconut and squeeze out the milk by mixing in a little water. It also has antibacterial properties that protect the hair from damage. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon