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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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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

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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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

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

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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

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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

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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 ?

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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

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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 .

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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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consult online ...  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

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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

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  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.

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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.

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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...

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

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Please consult ...  Read More

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

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

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

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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???

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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 ?

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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 ?

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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

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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.

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Connect please ...  Read More

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

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Need to know details ...  Read More

Hi doctor. Apart from 3 root canal treatments in 2019 I've got done one titanium implant too. Sometimes I feel something acidic around ent part and feels lethargic. One of my cataract operation also got done last yr in the same side eye. it's a salty feel around tht eye too. My question is-, am I getting allergy due to tht titanium implant? As am h

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Hie.. did you get the caps for root canal treated tooth? usually people doesn’t get allergic to titanium easily. Get the allergic test done if u feel it’s after that. Sometimes, it could be due to th ...  Read More

Which specialist doctor treats heavy metals Poisoning??? What treatment i can expect for the same? Thanks

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Physician will treat it... treatment depends on what poisoning nd symptoms you have...before that certain investigation will be needed to confirm that it is indeed a poisoning ...  Read More

What is the average cost for metal braces in mumbai. I have a crooked teeth which aligns outside my mouth

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Hello, Please share a picture! ...  Read More

I dont feel smell but feel something different smell ..in everything..what to do for get ride if this

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Because of ongoing pandemic..it may be covid-19 infection ...  Read More

I have problem regarding smell..what ever i smell ...smells bad very bad such as deo, perfumes...they all smells bad...i dont hav any previous cough and cold problem...plz help

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Is there a covid history?? Consult online for better evaluation and management ...  Read More

I smell metal kind while having coffee especially, I started feeling this when I encountered a foul smell from spilled shampoo which was not cleaned for a long time . Still the same foul smell is stuck and I feel sane with some metal smell while having coffee or few other food like leaves But there's no distortion for others things like Incense

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What you are suffering from could be paraosmia To warrant a consultation depends on whether the condition deteriorates ...  Read More

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