Why Does My Hair Smell Like Metal- 153 Questions Answered

I dont have dandruff. I dont have itching in hair . I shampoo every 3 days. I use good quality hair oil . I dont use any caps etc. Still after I bath for about 1 hour then they smell fine..my hair smell a little sour. I dont know why ...?? What should I do ?? No other allergy etc.

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Dr. Aanchal Puri Cosmetologist | Chandigarh

First of all for how long you oil your hair and you need to use the right shampoo for dandruff and take treatment for dandruff and details contact in direct online consultation ... Read More

My niece is of 4 years she continuesly smells her hair and others hair regularly can't able to find the solution for it please to help me..

Asked for Female, 4 Years 1877 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

Any discharge from hair..any pediculosis.. Itching.. can you upload photos of Scalp for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

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After washing hair every morning end of the day which I feel if scratch the hair getting foul smell pls help me out

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Dr. (Prof) Kumaresan M Dermatologist | Coimbatore

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Hi, the way you had described your condition it looks like you are having a oily scalp and if you sweat a lot then the combination of oil and sweat might lead to foul smelling scalp. If you have dand ... Read More

I wash my hair quite regularly still there is bad smell starts coming the next day after my wash itself...not sure what is the problem... k

Asked for Male, 26 Years 792 Views v

Dr. Venkat Raghav General Physician | Bangalore

Hello, There are many other causes also like thyroid problem, androgen alopacia, hereditary, stressful life, usage of hard water, protein deficiency, scalp infection ,kindly consult dermatologist and ... Read More

My hair are falling drastically and even people around me are feeling a bad smell from my hair though I shampoo d same day. Also I have a very dry scalp.please suggest the cause

Asked for Male, 33 Years 302 Views v

Dr. Shaurya Rohatgi Dermatologist | Mumbai

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You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six weeks of anti fungal ... Read More

Hi can you tell me why my hair smell bad. I take a shower twice a week also my hair are little bit oily. My skin of head also itches so bad, Please help

Asked for Male, 15 Years 188 Views v

Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu Dermatologist | Chennai

U r suffering from seborrheic dermititis.... Do direct online consultation by sending photos, otherwise meet me at my clinic, for accurate diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

I want to get metal retainers with my permanent retainers. Is it possible? How much time does it take to make metal retainers for a patient ?

Asked for Male, 20 Years 124 Views v

Dr. Puneet Kansal Dentist | Meerut

Around 3-4 days ... Read More

Hello Dr, Now with hair fall my scalp is smelling vary badly. Can you suggest me . Is it fungal infection? Thanks, Vijeta

Asked for Female, 24 Years 198 Views v

Dr. Vivek Pahwa Homoeopath | Delhi

Homoeopathic medicines can permanently cure the problem rapidly effectively and efficiently without any side effects ... Read More

I have a lot of dandruff . And soon after I take head bath it smells . Hairfall has been increased and became very thin . Even if I apply coconut oil it smells .

Asked for Female, 19 Years 84 Views v

Dr. Sindhu Rakshith Dermatologist | Bangalore

Seems like you have a fungal scalp infection or a skin disease like psoriasis,seborrhic dermatitis. Please take a consultation to discuss history and assess the problem in order to help you. ... Read More

I've short hair(length till ear) .I'm using Head and shoulder cool mint shampoo. I oil my hair alteast once or twice a week. I have been facing head odour issues from past 5 months. My mother often complained about it several times but since I've been washing my head twice a week, i didn't believe her. But yesterday onwards my head/hair actually ha

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Asked for Female, 29 Years 136 Views v

Dr. Shivanu Mathon Dermatologist | Ludhiana

consult online ... Read More

Why getting lot of smell in urine . It's literally unbearable smell . Using lot of tablets for different problems . Is it one of the reason Please tell remedies to immediately reduce this smell Iam drinking good amount of water also

Asked for Male, 23 Years 37 Views v

Dr. Ankit Raj Urologist | Siwan

Medicines may affect smell of your urine. Besides smell if you have other problems while urinating like burning sensation or straining or reddish urine then these may be sign of urinary tract infectio ... Read More

I really have crooked teeth both upper and lower side, and I want to get braces, so I wanted to know cost of metal braces and how long does it takes

Asked for Female, 20 Years 58 Views v

Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh Dentist | Dhanbad

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Cost can range from anywhere between 25 thousand to 50 thousand or even more . The cost of braces heavily depends on the city rank , doctors qualification, type of clinic and on. Treatment can last fo ... Read More

So today I cleaned something and a rustic metal made a little cut on my palm do i need tetanus injection for this

Asked for Female, 29 Years 61 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Dear Sir/Medam, i am not feeling well ...i just want to get tested to free my mind ...how can i test for heavy metal ,what's it called and how much will it cost

Asked for Male, 26 Years 36 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Practitioner | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I got cut from sharp pointed metal like pin.I had tetanus injection two years ago so will it offer protection or do I need another injection.

Asked for Male, 30 Years 45 Views v

Dr. S K Wadhwa Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Lucknow

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You will need another Tetvac injection. ... Read More

I got cut from sharp metal like a pin, Do i need to get tantanus injection? I received tantanus injection on 2023 two years ago.

Asked for Male, 34 Years 64 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

Connect ... Read More

I got vitamin d deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, headache Shorthness of breath and palpitations are high..i taken some local herbal powder mixed in water ...I feel I got some metal toxicity...creatine level is too low...can some prescribe me with metal toxicity test...

Asked for Female, 29 Years 72 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Does metal detectors at airport cause radiation to pass to baby. I had to walk through two metal detectors at security scan in airport at 9 th week pregnancy. Will it harm unborn baby

Asked for Female, 30 Years 143 Views v

Dr. Ashritha Thadishetty Gynecologist/Obstetrician | Hyderabad

Noo they wont ... Read More

Today morning I got small cut by metal object on skin I am not vaccinated by titnus I got cut 7 hours ago what should I do . Do I need to get injection and if I have to then in how much hours ?

Asked for Male, 22 Years 50 Views v

Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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Connect please ... Read More

Hi i am 28 years old, recently diagnosed with high bp..does metalor xr cause any side effects? Please let me know

Asked for Female, 29 Years 203 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Please consult ... Read More

Heavy metal toxicity regarding consultation whom i consult rasa shastra doctor or aganda tantra doctor

Asked for Male, 33 Years 77 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Yes, ask what u wanna clear.. Take proper counseling to clear all ur doubts ... Read More

I have fixed metal crown teeth 6 year ago after root canal now I have pain in my that teeth Actually I have removed my teeth many years ago so doctor asked me fix metal bridge(crown)now I have pain Please suggest

Asked for Male, 42 Years 176 Views v

Dr. Zoya Rasheed Cosmetic/Aesthetic Dentist | Hyderabad

Hi. * Kindly visit a nearby dental surgeon for physical examination,evaluation and treatment plan *Advised x ray *Advised to take antibiotics and painkillers with doctors prescription via online or ... Read More

Does steroid tablet has heavy metal properties, does this affect organs. If it has heavy metal toxicity property means

Asked for Male, 33 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

If someone take ayurvedic medicine without doctor advice, then he might take wrong doses and get side effects... If taken adequate quantity as per the problem, then no side effects.. Take proper cou ... Read More

Dear sir /Medam, .....How much does it cost to test heavy metal toxicity in a government hospital???

Asked for Male, 23 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

I have to get a metal braces for my teeth. But the question is after a 6 months after braces, can I go to other dentist? because I am going to change city. That's why. Will he start the treatment again ?

Asked for Male, 25 Years 141 Views v

Dr. Arvind Mittal Dentist | Jaipur

Hello U can visit other dentist he ll continue ur treatment ... Read More

Can I use metal braces to align my theeths and treatment of gummy smile after done my RCT treatment ?

Asked for Male, 17 Years 106 Views v

Dr. Sarcha Kaushal Dentist | New Delhi

Yes you can for deatios consult here ... Read More

Is there any effective medicine or treatment for medicine removal of toxic minerals and metals in body through ayurveda way

Asked for Male, 33 Years 132 Views v

Dr. Chirag Goradia Ayurveda | Ahmedabad

Yes there is. You need to consult, Panchkarma specialist and under his observation go through panchkarma detoxification and purification treatments. ... Read More

How to diagnose heavy metals in body and blood inside body .. can you suggest me to take test to diagnose.

Asked for Male, 32 Years 103 Views v

Dr. J Ravikiran General Medicine | Hyderabad

Connect please ... Read More

I have consistently feeling metalic taste in my mouth especially in day time and before going to bed

Asked for Male, 27 Years 223 Views v

Dr. Sai Dhuri General Physician | Ratnagiri

Need to know details ... Read More

Two days back i got metal braces.First day there was not much pain.Next day onwards my lips and checks are swallowed.And I got ulcers as well,These ulcers are paining like anything..is it common after having braces or something wrong with my braces..

Asked for Male, 28 Years 290 Views v

Dr. Shanmukhi.G Dentist | Hyderabad

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Hi .. Ulcers can develop due to the rub caused by braces in the mouth.The mouth is very sensitive and it can take a few days to adjust after having your braces fitted. It is common for the brackets or ... Read More

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Why does my hair smell like metal

I dont have dandruff. I dont have itching in hair . I shampoo every 3 days. I use good quality hair oil . I dont use any caps etc. Still after I bath for about 1 hour then they smell fine..my hair smell a little sour. I dont know why ...?? What should I do ?? No other allergy etc.

My niece is of 4 years she continuesly smells her hair and others hair regularly can't able to find the solution for it please to help me..

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After washing hair every morning end of the day which I feel if scratch the hair getting foul smell pls help me out

I wash my hair quite regularly still there is bad smell starts coming the next day after my wash itself...not sure what is the problem... k

My hair are falling drastically and even people around me are feeling a bad smell from my hair though I shampoo d same day. Also I have a very dry scalp.please suggest the cause

Hi can you tell me why my hair smell bad. I take a shower twice a week also my hair are little bit oily. My skin of head also itches so bad, Please help

I want to get metal retainers with my permanent retainers. Is it possible? How much time does it take to make metal retainers for a patient ?

Hello Dr, Now with hair fall my scalp is smelling vary badly. Can you suggest me . Is it fungal infection? Thanks, Vijeta

I have a lot of dandruff . And soon after I take head bath it smells . Hairfall has been increased and became very thin . Even if I apply coconut oil it smells .

Why getting lot of smell in urine . It's literally unbearable smell . Using lot of tablets for different problems . Is it one of the reason Please tell remedies to immediately reduce this smell Iam drinking good amount of water also

I really have crooked teeth both upper and lower side, and I want to get braces, so I wanted to know cost of metal braces and how long does it takes

So today I cleaned something and a rustic metal made a little cut on my palm do i need tetanus injection for this

Dear Sir/Medam, i am not feeling well ...i just want to get tested to free my mind ...how can i test for heavy metal ,what's it called and how much will it cost

I got cut from sharp pointed metal like pin.I had tetanus injection two years ago so will it offer protection or do I need another injection.

I got cut from sharp metal like a pin, Do i need to get tantanus injection? I received tantanus injection on 2023 two years ago.

I got vitamin d deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, headache Shorthness of breath and palpitations are high..i taken some local herbal powder mixed in water ...I feel I got some metal toxicity...creatine level is too low...can some prescribe me with metal toxicity test...

Does metal detectors at airport cause radiation to pass to baby. I had to walk through two metal detectors at security scan in airport at 9 th week pregnancy. Will it harm unborn baby

Today morning I got small cut by metal object on skin I am not vaccinated by titnus I got cut 7 hours ago what should I do . Do I need to get injection and if I have to then in how much hours ?

Hi i am 28 years old, recently diagnosed with high bp..does metalor xr cause any side effects? Please let me know

Heavy metal toxicity regarding consultation whom i consult rasa shastra doctor or aganda tantra doctor

I have fixed metal crown teeth 6 year ago after root canal now I have pain in my that teeth Actually I have removed my teeth many years ago so doctor asked me fix metal bridge(crown)now I have pain Please suggest

Does steroid tablet has heavy metal properties, does this affect organs. If it has heavy metal toxicity property means

Dear sir /Medam, .....How much does it cost to test heavy metal toxicity in a government hospital???

I have to get a metal braces for my teeth. But the question is after a 6 months after braces, can I go to other dentist? because I am going to change city. That's why. Will he start the treatment again ?

Can I use metal braces to align my theeths and treatment of gummy smile after done my RCT treatment ?

Is there any effective medicine or treatment for medicine removal of toxic minerals and metals in body through ayurveda way

How to diagnose heavy metals in body and blood inside body .. can you suggest me to take test to diagnose.

I have consistently feeling metalic taste in my mouth especially in day time and before going to bed

Two days back i got metal braces.First day there was not much pain.Next day onwards my lips and checks are swallowed.And I got ulcers as well,These ulcers are paining like anything..is it common after having braces or something wrong with my braces..

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