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I am suffering from hair thinning, especially receding hairline. Which medicine should I use to treat this.

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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. ...  Read More

How to protect hair from going day by day thin And less density so wt is best way to treat this How i can protect my hair fall

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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 ...  Read More

I have a lot of hair loss and it seems like thinning hair. How should I treat this? As if now I don't see any receding hairline. Hair takes long time to grow compared to others who are healthy.

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Hello. You may be suffering from hormonal hairloss. Difficult to opine from limited history. You can consult online for further assessment and treatment. ...  Read More

My hair is thinning and loss day by day, I consult a doctor he said your problem is CTE, he said for treatment but I am not effort of soo much money , to treat my hair problem you help me sir/ mam what is the treatment for this problem

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You may be suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts refeeding from the front. T ...  Read More

If after taking finasteride or dutastaride side affects occurs then what are the alternative treatment to treat hairfall and hair thinning?

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You are suffering from androgenic alopecia which is also called as pattern baldness. The hairs start reducing in density at the crown (top) and also the hairline starts receeding from the front. This ...  Read More

Hi i am facing hair thinning and Baldness. The hair is getting very rough too. Is there any medication to treat hair thinning and Baldness or home treatment.your suggestions in this regard is welcome.

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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. ...  Read More

Am facing hair thinning in front side of head. From 3 threw years and it has become too much now and looks ugly. I.need to treat it for. Permanent

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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. ...  Read More

Tips to control hair fall and thinning hair. I am 21 years old female and have been treated for alopecia areata. Have irregular menstrual cycle

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There are many reasons for hair fall. 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 ...  Read More

My hair is thinning day by day and I am almost bald on top of my head. Please suggest what should I do.

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Hello dear. You seem to having female pattern hairloss. If not treated early, it can progress to near total baldness For best results, please consult online and share pictures of the scalp ...  Read More

I have lot of premature grey hair (infact 65% of hair is white) and also my hair is very thin. Can you please tell me if I use rosemerry, sage and thyme oil to treat white hair.

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Don't worry.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis a ...  Read More

So I'm facing hairfall from a few months. I did some common blood tests on my own. My Vitamin D is 25 B12 is 386 and Iron is 11 I have dandruff and itchy scalp also. I have low porosity hair. My hair length is okay but I have split ends. How can I stop my hairfall and make them thicker and fuller

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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 ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old and experiencing gradual thinning in the frontal scalp/hairline from the past few years. I have used topical minoxidil in the past, but stopped and the gained hair was lost. I want to avoid minoxidil and am considering low-dose finasteride. I would like your guidance on: • Whether finasteride is suitable for me

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Ideally a combination would be better if the thinning is progressive Better to discuss and start after proper examination ...  Read More

Hello, i have been having thinning in my crown and a bit on the frontal area, i have attached pic of my head. Please let me know suitable treatment and options and how i can get the thickness back on my crown and front? I had been prescribed dutasteride and minoxidil oral before but extremely anxious of the side effects that some people in my conta

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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 ...  Read More

I have not applied hair oil for past 1 year and my hair have become thin I have shortened my hair and eventually it's greying also issue is from last 1 year I showed to dermatologist she told me not to apply hair oil

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It could be because of some vitamin deficiency or hormonal changes ...  Read More

Is this hair loss...if yes suggest measures. I am facing this for last 4 years. But I don't think I am losing it anymore. But I am confused...

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This is androgenetic alopecia. Dont worry this can be corrected if treated early. ...  Read More

I have hair thinning scalp is visible density is too low cuz of stress since 2019 now no stress but thinning still there but my father have genetic hair loss problems too he has his hairline intact in garde 1 but crown mid scalp is completely shiny with tiny small hairs exactly where i am losing and having thinning i want topical minoxdill and fina

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Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

My 11 year daughter is having problem of hair fall and hair thinning Pl advise remedy. We are worried a lot.

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

My 10 year old has been facing a lot of hair fall from the past 2 years. I got worried and checked her bloodwork and everything is fine except her D3 is very low. We got medication for that but is that the only reason for hair fall in 10 year old. ? She eats well, she is active and happy child. Not sure what's causing the hair thinning.

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Increase protein intake No need to worry about D3 levels For further evaluation you can opt for consultation ...  Read More

I'm experiencing hair fall, dandruff,hair thinning, kindly suggest me any good hair serum and multivitamin tab and antidandruff shampoo...I'm a practising physician and confused in between Bonetress pro hair serum , Pilgrim hair serum, or any other pls suggest,. And also confused in between hairbless and keraglo men ,. Han antidandruff salisia kt o

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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 ...  Read More

I have hair fall and thinning issue.Can I take salmon omega 3 fish oil capsules for hairfall control?

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There are specific drugs that needs to be taken for hair. You will need proper evaluation to find out the cause. ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My son has completed 3yrs just in this month and we have already done mundan for him twice but still no much hair growth much. Its growing only upto this image shared level we are much worried. He has no other issues. Kindly advance. Thank you in advance.

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD ...  Read More

I'm 24F I'm experiencing thinning in my crown and temple area , I feel like nerve pulling around the temple as if someone's squeezing it I have hypothyroidism, hormonal acne and mild migraine. also metabolism is weak even dulphalac doesn't work properly without habit. What should I do i feel horrible when I look at mirror. Please help which doctor

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Don’t worry You need proper treatment and further evaluation ...  Read More

Hlwww ,I am now 22 years old due to androgen alopecia my hair is thining and falling i want to ask can homeopathy medicine stop my hair fall and regrow my hairfall.

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Yes it grows your hair but with medicine you should take care of your hair by healthy diet and proper care so consult online through Practo you can start jaborandi mother tincture on scalp for local a ...  Read More

Suffering from hair thinning .. how i can regrow my hairs .. would love to know which shampoo to use

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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 ...  Read More

About 1 year ago serious flaky dandruff occurs in my hair from there hair thinning also stated and hair fall with that what should I do I have only used 2 % ketoconazole shampoo on my scalp

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I have been using minoxidil 5% and finastride 0.1% topical solution for the past 1 year i used to have receding hair line along with thinning hair in crown area but most of the area was covered with new hair and thickness of hair improved overtime during the 1st 8 months without any side effects . But for the past 2 to 3 months the receding has st

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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 ...  Read More

Hi . For a few months , I've had more hair fall, now it feels like hair thinning any shampoo or remedies

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A proper and thorough assessment needed to determine the cause and prescribe the medications There are many causes of hair fall Connect directly for a consultation ...  Read More

For the past 3 to 4 months, I’ve been experiencing hair fall and thinning. My hair has become very frizzy, and every time I wash or comb it, I notice a significant amount of hair shedding.

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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 ...  Read More

From the last 2 years I am noticing overall scalp thinning, slow hair growth and reduced hair density. Along with this I have dandruff (white/yellow flakes) and dry scalp. Hair falls from root while shampooing and combing. No family history of baldness. I wash hair once in 10–15 days and do not apply oil. Kindly guide me about the possible re

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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 ...  Read More

I’ve had a lot of hair fall for 3 years but in the past 2–3 months, I’ve also noticed hair thinning. My ferritin is 17.9ng/mL, Vitamin B12 - 267 pg/ml, vitamin D serum - 36.6 ng/ml and thyroid tsh is 3.48. Are these levels okay for hair regrowth? Should I take iron or B12 supplements? If yes, which ones and for how long?

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You can start iron supplements with prescription. But you need more detailed evaluation to identify the cause for hair loss. Better to consult a physician. ...  Read More

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