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Many people especially ladies around me in the social club where I go tell me that onion helps in hair growth. Really, is that true? How can onion help in hair growth? I am 44 year old lady and having lot of hairfall. Will eating onion help or applying onion on scalp help?

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There are no studies which confirm hair growth with onions. so due to lack of scientific data can't conclude about it efficacy or lack of it ...  Read More

My aunt has long beautiful hair. Am just 14 years old. I want hair like her. What should I do? How and what food will be good for hair growth? My grandmom told me to eat dates, amla, and also sprouts daily. Will all these help?

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Yes..Do direct online consultation for prescription by sending photo. ...  Read More

I am concerned about the use of onion juice for hair growth. Will it reduces dandruff and promotes hair growth?

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No. Don't try or use such things , they might cause allergic reactions. Consult DERMATOLOGIST for hair growth and treatment of dandruff ...  Read More

Hello!! Does vitamin deficiency tablets really helps in hair growth, chicken liver does it help in this case

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Yes...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 eff ...  Read More

From the last few months, I have been experiencing hairloss. Oiling cleansing routine has not helped. Hair growth seems stunted too.

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Hi, thanks for posting your concerns. I'm Dr kasipathy cosmetologist from Sai Shree advanced facial cosmetic laser centre Hebbal Bangalore. I have been treating hair fall problem more than 7yrs. I hav ...  Read More

I am a healthy 22 yrs old girl. Recently my hair became very thin as I used hair dryer n hair straightener daily. Now I want to regrow my hair volume. I heard applying ginger juice helps hair growth? Is it true? Also please suggest other ways to grow hair naturally

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Greetings. You seem to be having diffuse hair fall and thinning. This could be because of recent physical / emotional insults or stresses and may be manifesting now - including possible damage due to ...  Read More

Kindly suggest herbal hair oil to reduce hair fall that helps in hair growth and increasing hair volume

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Hello, hair fall In female need to be assessed properly before giving treatment, many factors like anaemia, thyroid issues, stress, child birth , vit D B12 deficiency’s, low dietary intake. Many more ...  Read More

Hi doctor I wanted to know which is the best home remedy to. Stop hair fall since rainy season is going on.How to re growth hair naturally and how ACV helps in hair growth.I mean I want to ask how to use ACV for hair growth as I heard alot about doe's it safe to use ?

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Take lots of green leafy vegetables and protein like cheese, PULSE, egg. ...  Read More

I'm a 17 year old boy. In recent days my hair growth has reduced a lot in the sides. The hair has become thin. What do I apply? And I feel I may lack some nutrition which helps hair growth so what medicine do you suggest?

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Probably u r turning bald.. send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment as treatment varies depending on the grade ...  Read More

Hello, I have hair fall and thin hair too, from last 12 years i am having Thyroid and i am taking Thyrox 75 but t3 t4 and tsh is normal from last 3 years, presently i am taking zincovit it reduce hairfall, sometimes when hair fall is more i take it so i want to know that how may days or months i can take this medicine and what else i can take for h

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Any multivitamin takes about 3 months to show response. It will be nice if you cud get your cbc, ferritin, calcium, vit D3, and B12 levels checked. Any deficiencies can be corrected. If no response i ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, One of my frnd been experiencing the patchy Moustache Beard and less Hair Growth since long time... He added that since he was habitual to masturbation since 19 age to 23 age he saw some of his facial area doens't have proper hair growth and he doesn't have proper dense hairs in Moustache and Beard is Nice but somewhat patchy and his ha

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Patchy beard growth can be genetic, but sudden or clearly smooth patches may indicate alopecia areata or a skin condition and need examination. Masturbation does not cause beard loss or permanent redu ...  Read More

Not getting periods for 2 months been on medication still not getting periods . Having excess hair on my body

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Continued irregular periods and excess hair growth even while on treatment for PCOS and thyroid usually means your current medication or dose needs a review. ...  Read More

I am 36 years old, from the last few months grey hairs is constantly increasing in the crown area and in the frontal area of head.i am also using minoxidil for the last one year.i can't stop that.along with that can I use anti grey serum?if yes then when?

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Kindly go for direct consultation with doctor, as that would be better to solve your queries. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 11 months postpartum and currently breastfeeding. I have started using the WishCare Hair Growth Serum, which contains Redensyl, Anagain, Baicapil, Caffeine, and topical Saw Palmetto. I am very careful—I apply it only to my scalp, wash my hands immediately with soap, and do not let my baby touch my hair. I want to confirm if

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I am facing major hairfall recent days. I have done my blood test done . It has deficiencies like vitamin D3, B12, iron and haemoglobin is also low and I also do feel fatigue and laziness. So could you suggest what can be done and what should I include in my diet so that my hair growth will improve naturally and hair hair fall will stop.

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ...  Read More

Can I use hair serums with redensyl, procapil, anagain, capilia longa for long term (4-5 years) applied on a daily basis? Will there be any side effects? I've heard hair fall off once we discontinue its usage. Just want to consult before a long term commitment.

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Detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment plan Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected areas ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am a 23-year-old female. I have unwanted hair growth on my face, especially on my nose and cheeks. The hair has become more noticeable over time. My menstrual cycles are irregular. I am concerned that this may be related to a hormonal imbalance. Could you please tell me the possible cause and suggest the best treatment? Also, please

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Unwanted hair growth on face can be due to hormones or genetic.. hormone tests should definitely be carried out first..after ruling out pmos/ pcos...by USG abdomen and hormonal blood test u can go for ...  Read More

Hey Actually my hair density is getting bad day by day how to increase the hair density naturally and have hairfall also please suggest some serum or diet

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You need a proper health check up Check cbc , vit d3 and tsh and then review ...  Read More

I am a female of 32 yrs my hair growth is very slow which supplement or food do I need to take for fast hair growth??? Please suggest

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Hair growth is usually affected by iron, vitamin D, protein intake, thyroid issues, stress, sleep and hormonal balance rather than one fast hair growth supplement alone. Biotin only supplements often ...  Read More

Are there any hair growth serum which can be used during pregnancy or ttc? Currently i am using bontress pro hair growth serum. Is this safe while ttc or should i stop using it?

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Hair serum depends upon what type of hair loss you are having? Much more detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment Kindly share a clear pictur ...  Read More

I am 34 year old Very less mustache growth also gap between mustache very thin hair in mustache Also beard growth is slow Want to grow full size beard and mustache

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I can help you. Kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six. ...  Read More

One year back I have tried for allopathy theatment by using minoxidil and bethnesole( steroid). Hair came for three months and again hair gone and situation became worsen. So I switch to ayurvedic and homeopathic treatment,I want to know about she is using multi peptide serum once a day at bed time, from one month, baby hair starts visible, my doub

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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

My Daughter is 3.5 yrs old n weight in 13.5 kg . i want to know that what should i do as her hairs are not growing n too much hair fall

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there are many causes of hairfall in children need proper history and clear photos for diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Is this kind of hair growth on 2 month old baby face normal? Will these go away? Are any treatments available for such small babies?

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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

My working hours is 9 hours (night shift) . I'm diabetic type 1 from 2012 and I want to increase my height. I also want my hair grow , thicker and long. Is this possible?

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The homeopathic medicine acts mainly on three sites:- 1. Increase Growth Hormones Production a. The growth is not only dependent on genetic but hormones equally plays important role in body`s growth. ...  Read More

Hi dr, My age is 36. Weight 95kg around. Height 6feet. Seating job with no much pattern of sleeping. Hardly excersie. Prediabetic. Family hitsory of diabetes. Dad has hair fall but after 50 age. I am lossing hair badly. It started around 2015.. then went slow im 2020 2024..but from 1 year.. it has increased... I cam see head portions now. Attachi

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Treatment is available Kindly consult a dermatologist online ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, My son has just turned 3 years old this month. We have already done mundan (head shaving) twice, but his hair growth is still very minimal. It only grows up to the level shown in the image I have shared. We are quite worried, although he has no other health issues. Kindly advise. Thank you in advance.

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Don’t worry Further evaluation and history is required ...  Read More

Please suggest me a hair fall control shampoo and hair growth oil. My hair is not growing from past one year. Please suggest me food diet for hair growth

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Hello there Is there any family history? What are your stress level? How is your diet? For the specific treatment we need to look for the underlying cause and some pictures ...  Read More

My son has mild autistic..he is need based verbal .but he has some behaviour issues.is homeopathic medicine helps in it

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Is homeopathic medicine helps in autism treatment ... please suggest me... which type of treatment more helpfull

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