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Hi I'm 20 years old and I'm facing extreme hair fall since last 4 months and now there is a decrease in my hair density and now my scalp is somewhat visible...I loose a lot of hair and I have consulted many dermatologist but none of them worked...I have been using folica since last one month but now since last week I have started using minoxidil...I just want to stop my hair loss as I'm just 20 years old and at this age I can't loose my hair...I don't want to use minoxidil as it is an continuation process...please help me.I'm nothing without my hair..I'm a male all I have is my hair and I don't want to loose them
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You need hormone therapy...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. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello sir, the major cause for hairfall is nutritional deficiency, hence kindly check your vitamins by doing blood tests. Various other factors like stress , wrong use of hair care products can aggravate hair fall.
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Consult online or visit the clinic so that we can help you with the same.
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Stop Folica and Minoxidil and get investigated.
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Stop Folica. It will not stop hair fall. It can cause more scalp irritation and hairfall. Consult online or come to the clinic for proper treatment
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Dr. Vivek Muthukumarasamy
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Kindly consult online for proper assessment and treatment
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