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Losing Hair
I am a 24 year old female and have PCOS (diagnosed 2021). In the last year and half (24 onwards), I've lost 70% of my hair volume. In the last six months alone, I lost 50%. I don't know what to do about it. I'm not on any medication for PCOS right now but I took Novelon for a couple months two years back.
My hair loss was less on Novelon and my acne got much better, and my cycle got regular (it is to this day). I don't have any excessive hair growth, or excessive weight gain as such. My primary concern right now is extreme hair loss and forehead acne along with cystic acne on the cheeks. Last time I got cystic acne, I was 18 years old. I also have recurring blackheads, no matter how many times I get them extracted or get yellow peel or a cleanup. They come back within two days.
Moreover, I have what my gynac last referred to as seborrheic dermatitis at the back of my scalp which gets very itchy and painful. Please advise?
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being a pcod patient, it can itself lead to hair loss and acne recurrence.
have you ever got your hormonal profile checked or testosterone levels checked.
your seborrhoeic dermatitis can lead to back acne and forehead acne as well.
as of now , we need to work on two things, first to find out the cause and treat it.
second to treat your symptoms.
for hair. you have to use serum daily, and for new hair growth. can get prp/gfc therapy.
also check your products, they have to be non comedogenic in nature and of good quality
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avoid sugars, sugary drinks, sweets.
aboid out side, fast, fried, oily food.
exercise daily
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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 & guidance.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
We need to take your detail case history then prescribe medications accordingly. Do consult online.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed prescription and further management
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Khanna
No problem
Will improve with medication in few months
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
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. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Specific medication will treat your concern.
Do direct online consultation for proper treatment and guidance.
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