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Hairfall and dandruff
I've been dealing with hair fall, dandruff, itchiness, and scalp dryness for a year now, and it's getting visible on my clothes. My hair is already fuzzy and wavy, and I'm noticing it's thinning. Is this due to hard water or vitamin deficiency?
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Solving the root cause along with treatment of condition plus treatment for new growth and reducing hair fall, lots of options available however proper consultation and diagnosis is required before any treatment can be suggested
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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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Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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U may hav seborrheic dermatitis
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Treatment depends upon severity of your condition.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Hair fall can be due to deficiency
Texture change likely hard water associated
Thinning could be related to male pattern baldness
Need examination
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Consult
Health Tips
Use proper medicated ad shampoo
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Lots of young people face this issue and it can be challenging at the work space etc
Multiple factors are at play here with hard water and Vit deficiency also probably contributing
For best results more history and details with clear pics will be required and suggest a personal contact with a Dermatologist online or offline as per your preference and situation.
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Online Video Consult &/or In-person Consultation
Health Tips
Avoid OTC products and home remedies
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It is mainly due to internal causes stress, nutrient deficiency, and dandruff due to seasonal changes and water hardness.
You can take proper prescription by consulting online with pictures of your scalp
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Avoid anything topical over scalp without consultation and avoid oil to prevent dandruff aggravation
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Dr. Simoni Sarodia
Dermatologist
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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Dr. Dhavala Guna Sagarika
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Srikakulam
Detailed history and clear images are required for correct diagnosis and treatment
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kindly book online consultation for proper management
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Dr. Amandeep
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6 yrs exp
Khanna
Will improve with medication
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Hair thinning is androgenic alopecia or male pattern hairloss. Losing density is hard water, vitamin deficiency etc.kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
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9 yrs exp
Surat
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Yes it’s one of the factors responsible
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 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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