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I have fair fall problem and itching in my head and sometimes dandruff . Please tell me how to improve my diet and strong hair . I want to grow new hairs pls help me
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Hairfall depends on many factors..
1.On wat u eat, how u eat.
2.Nutritional value.
3.Quality of sleep - 6-8 continuous uninterrupted sleep is necessary.
4.Micronutrients - zinc copper magnesium iron
5.Scalp care- hairwash with salicylic acid shampoo for dandruff scale removal, twice a week, proper drying of hair .
6.avoiding alcohol and smoking if u r doing it.
7.eat whole eggs ..boiled eggs for good physique and hair growth..
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it varies from person to person...need more details
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Need few more details
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Hair fall with itching and dandruff is quite common, and it usually improves with a mix of scalp care + good diet + lifestyle.
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1. For scalp and dandruff:
Wash your hair 2–3 times a week with a mild anti-dandruff shampoo (like ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione).
Avoid scratching the scalp, as it can cause more hair fall.
Keep your scalp clean and avoid too much oiling — light oil once a week is fine.
2. Diet for strong hair:
Eat more protein-rich foods: eggs, fish, chicken, pulses, beans, soy, paneer.
Add green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds (almonds, walnuts, flaxseed) for vitamins and minerals.
Iron & zinc: spinach, jaggery, dates, pumpkin seeds.
Biotin & omega-3: eggs, walnuts, chia/flax seeds, fish.
Drink enough water every day.
3. Lifestyle tips:
Reduce stress and get good sleep (6–8 hrs).
Avoid smoking and excess junk food.
Do regular exercise — it improves blood flow to the scalp.
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When to see a doctor:
If itching/dandruff is severe or persistent.
If hair fall is rapid, patchy, or you notice bald spots
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Treat Dnadruff first and also good hydration and exercise. High protein diet and calcium will help
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Hair fall with scalp itching and dandruff at your age is commonly due to seborrheic dermatitis or early male pattern hair loss, sometimes both co-exist.
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Management:
1)Use a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo (containing ketoconazole 2% or zinc pyrithione) 2–3 times a week. Leave for 5 minutes before rinsing.
2)For persistent itching, a short course of an anti-fungal lotion or mild topical steroid lotion may be prescribed after in-clinic evaluation.
For hair strengthening:
1)Maintain a protein-rich diet (eggs, pulses, nuts, dairy, green leafy vegetables).
2)Oral supplements containing biotin, vitamin D, and omega-3 may help.
3)Gentle scalp massage with light oils (coconut/argan) 1–2 times/week improves circulation.
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Word of Caution:
1)Avoid frequent hair styling gels/heat.
2)Do not scratch the scalp as it worsens dandruff and hair fall.
3)Do not self-start minoxidil or steroids without medical supervision.
It would be helpful if you could share a clear photo of your scalp for a better assess
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need further evaluation. Kindly consult for further management
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Perform tests Hb, iron profile, thyroid profile(tsh, free t3, free t4), although more common in females, amaemia and thyroid issues can also happen in males. Also test serum testosterone and serum DI hydro testosterone (DTH), increased levels of DTH more responsible for male hairfall.
Next Steps
Use KETOCONAZOLE shampoo for dandruff three times a week.
Add BIOTIN tablet supplement to diet.
Add TAB. SUPRADYN multivitamin tablets one after breakfast
Health Tips
Use the shampoo and vitamin supplements for a month for dandruff treatment, as the issue might get resolved with it, if not then perform the above prescribed tests.After dandruff treatment, You can use MINOXIDIL 5% solution on hair loss area to grow hair,use hands to massage it on the area, do wash your after applying it.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Aleena Naqvi
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Aligarh
Connect with me so that we can talk in detail about this issue , I have some effective recommendations but a one on one conversation will be better
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