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PCOS hair loss
Good evening
I m currently diagnosed with PCOS one month back in Nov 2020
Which is quite stressful and m suffering from crazy hair loss
I wasn't aware of this prob in Nov 2019 and had tremendous hair loss following which my Dermat suggested me Finasteride and 10 percent minoxidil
It dint have significant effect
Now I don't want to use minoxidil
Can u please suggest me what else I can possibly do as my hair has become very frizzy and rough which initially it wasn't, like literally I don't need comb to straighten up my hair and now using comb is a nightmare .
It's more 100 strands definitely on oiling and after hair wash!
Please suggest me something
It's taking toll on me
My BMI is 25 which is just borderline and I'm aware of it that I have to reduce 3 to 5 kgs!
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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. Manas Chopra
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14 yrs exp
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Hello dear. Hairfall is commonly seen in PCOS. Other factors such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid issues, fever etc etc can also contribute to hairfall.
It's better to avoid finasteride at your age. You can continue minoxidil 5% twice daily. Please understand that minoxidil takes several weeks to show it's effects.
You can consult me online for proper evaluation and precise treatment of your hairfall.
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