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Alfa lipoic acid supplementation 1 week.
Can I continue taking alfa lipoic acid inspite of hairfall...started taking it since 1 week...diagnosed with telgen effluvium in my past
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No...You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Yes of course you can take the medicine .Regarding hair loss, Alpha-Lipoic Acid can help prevent the further receding of the hairline by acting as an antioxidant and blocking enzymes that threaten our hair's roots in general.
Kindly consult online for detailed examination .
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Don't worry, specific medication is available for treatment of your concern
Plz do direct online consultation for detailed prescription and guidance.
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Dr. Supriya M Muthalgiri
Dermatology
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Please take consultation for detailed examination and treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Yes it can be continued. However for diffuse hairfall multivitamin with biotin is advisable.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Yes u can take
Specific hairfall related treatment available
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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