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Does hair combing frequency affect hair fall?
Query: Hi doctor, I am writing to seek your professional advice regarding the frequency of hair combing and its potential impact on hair fall.Specifically, I am wondering how many times per day it is advisable to comb my hair. Currently, I have developed a habit of combing my hair multiple times throughout... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand that you are concerned about hair loss and looking for suggestions to address it. Hair loss can have various causes, and it is important to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to the issue. Although I cannot s... Read Full »
Can I go for PRP treatment for hair fall control?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from scalp psoriasis and male pattern baldness grade 3A. Can I go for PRP treatment for hair fall control? I am presently using Finasteride, multivitamin and Minscalp F 5 % solution. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. Yes, you can go for PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma). It is a good therapy for hair fall with excellent results. It basically activates platelet-derived growth factors, which are the key factors for hair growth. It is a must to use Minoxidil... Read Full »
How can I overcome hair loss and an itchy scalp?
Query: Hello doctor,I have severe hair loss and irritation in my scalp. Is this related to patterned hair loss? I want to know more about it. I am in my early thirties; therefore, my hair has started to gray. Is the itching in my hair due to graying? I would like to fix my hair loss and itching issues. I s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide you with some general information on hair loss, itching, and related skin issues. I suggest you consult a dermatologist or a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and treatment plan tailored to y... Read Full »
I am concerned about losing 20-25 strands of hair daily. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female. My major problem is hair fall, and I am losing 20 to 25 strands of hair just like that. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel you are suffering from Chronic Telogen Effluvium. Hair fall up to 50 to 60 hairs per day is normal. Nutritional deficiency is the commonest cause. Keep your hemoglobin level above 12g/dl. Are you taking Biotin containing hair supplements? Have dates and fresh veg... Read Full »
I am a middle-aged woman with severe hair loss. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a middle-aged woman experiencing excessive hair loss due to dandruff and postpartum issues. It is affecting my self-esteem, and I am worried I will not be able to grow it back. Can you shed some light on why this is happening and suggest any treatments that might help? Kindly he... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end, and I do understand your concern. Hair fall can be due to multiple reasons, and as you have rightly mentioned, the two main reasons that result in hair fall include the presence of dandruff and postpartum hair fal... Read Full »
I have thyroid. Can I take supplements with iodine in them?
Query: Hello doctor, I have an underactive thyroid and on 100 mg of thyroid and had a micronutrient test as hair has been breaking and falling out. The tests came back with selenium and zinc deficiency but also severe iodine deficiency (12). My nutritionist suggested multivitamins FemForte Multi which cont... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have iodine deficiency hypothyroidism, then it should not be a problem but you need to see if you have autoimmune thyroid disease in which case you cannot take iodine supplement. Thank you and take care. Regards. Read Full »
I have red patches on head with hair fall. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, My head has red patches for the last six years. My hairs are falling (white hair only). I also suffer from low testosterone level for the last six months. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a condition called as scalp psoriasis. This happens due to an increase in turnover of cells at the level of skin. Stress, infections, climatic change, and consumption of eggs or red meat can cause this to increase. You can use a Clobetasol with 6% salicylic aci... Read Full »
I have oily and greasy hair. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27 year old female, who weighs 194 Ibs and I am 6.1 feet tall. I wash my hair daily morning, but they become oily and greasy by evening. I also have hair fall problem. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Greasy and oily hair can be an irritating problem, especially when it starts to affect our lifestyle. It could be a consequence of multiple factors such as the effect of hormones, weather, stressful lifestyle, use of thick oils, etc. Hair fall is the end result of all t... Read Full »
I am a 23-year-old with severe hair loss. Is this hereditary?
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing hair loss, and I am just 23 years old. I am noticing locks of hair everywhere— on my sheets, on my comb, and down the bath drain. My paternal grandfather has hair just above the ears, and the upper part is bald. My maternal grandfather's hairline is in a W-pattern... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you have mentioned a family history of hair fall or hair loss, there is a chance of hair fall if not maintained well. The major risk factors that lead to hair fall contributing to family history include the presen... Read Full »
I have been experiencing hair loss. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing hair loss, and trying to understand the potential causes. Can you provide insights into the differences between pattern hair loss and alopecia areata? Additionally, what are the common symptoms and recommended treatments for each condition, and are there any li... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the details provided from your end and I do understand your concern. Hair loss or hair fall can be due to multiple reasons which include: 1. Androgenic alopecia: There is male or female pattern hair loss where the hair recedes backward and loss of h... Read Full »