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I wash my hair every other day after oiling the scalp.. Now a days i am facing tremendous hair fall. Hair falling out in clums.. No matter if I shampoo or not, the hair keeps falling everyday.. I can almost count upto 150 strands a day..is it okay to wash hair everyday?
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Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cause extreme hair loss and thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause of hair fall with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes maybe nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia also called pattern baldness, hypothyroidism, telogen effluvium etc. Unless we find and treat the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Also one should refrain from home remedies as it does not give any relief from hairfall. Oil and shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin.Please contact me using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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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. Rajesh L Pathi
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Abigail
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Mumbai
There is no need to wash hair everyday. Twice a week is enough. But we do have to find out why you are having that much hair loss. Could be anything from a thyroid problem to anemia and nutritional deficiencies. Please consultation for the treatment
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
9 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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