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Hair Loss & Sweating
Hello Sir/Ma'am,
I had sudden shedding of hair since the last 1.5 years & now it is almost half of what I had. More than 350 strands per day. Everytime I comb, shower, it falls.
Along with this, suddenly am noticing excessive sweating in the frontal scalp and temples. I never had this earlier even when I was into sports or in the sun. Now even a little away from the fan or a walk causes it to sweat. Is this because the frontal line has thinned? Or any other condition causing the hair fall?
Pls suggest what to do?
(On behalf of a friend)
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There are many reasons for hairfall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia or patterned baldness, hypothyroidism, telogen effluvium etc. Unless we find and treat the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Oils or shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin. Moreover, you should never self treat with anything. Please send photographs using online consult option for proper diagnosis and detailed prescription.
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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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Dr. B Anand
Dermatologist
17 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hair loss can be multifactorial, due to fevers, harmones, stress, dietary habits and few conditions which would be evaluated by thorough examination, trichogram n trichoscopy n blood tests. Sweating is also due to stress n exercise or homeostatic imbalance, u have to use few antiperspirant meds prescribed by Dermatologist
Next Steps
consult Dermatologist and follow up regularly
Health Tips
do yoga or meditation n follow good diet
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Dr. Joe Thomas
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hair loss in women can be because of the following many reasons:
1. Thyroid issues
2. PCOD
3. Iron deficiency
4. Post pregnancy,
5. Certain medications
6. Stress
7. Vitamin or mineral deficiency
Evaluate the following and get a thyroid profile and blood iron status as well as review by gynecologist to rule out PCOD done.
Treatment of course is with supplementation and treatment for any overlapping diseases such as hypothyroid state or low blood irons
Next Steps
Sign of significant hair loss means that there is a deficiency, stress or any comorbid condition. Consult a dermatology near you and refer to the specialist above to get the necessary investigations done so that treatment can be streamlined.
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