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Is there a treatment for hair loss on the temples from wearing tight braids?
Query: Hi doctor, I have hair loss on my temples from wearing tight braids. The hair loss has been there for about 10 years and it has not gotten worse or anything. Is there a treatment or prescription I can try before going the hair transplant route? I am on Nuva ring for birth control. I tried Rogaine f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is traction alopecia. It is a type of alopecia due to tight braids and hairstyles that put pressure over the roots. Unfortunately due to pressure effects scarring occur and there is no such topical cream or lotion available for regrowth of hair. You have told th... Read Full »
How can I manage hormonal imbalances at the age of 22?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 22-year-old female experiencing hormonal imbalances, which manifest as excessive facial hair, coarse and thick hair growth, acne, rough skin on my face and back, as well as significant hair loss. Additionally, I am dealing with hyperpigmentation and struggling to lose weight, as ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Based on your symptoms, it seems like you may be dealing with a condition known as androgenital syndrome, which is inherited and can lead to the development of male sexual characteristics such as facial hair growth and weight gain. To fu... Read Full »
Are my fatigue and malaise due to malabsorption?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 43 year old female. I visited my doctor last week and she said I do not have anemia because my MCV is within normal limits. I have fatigue, malaise, hair loss, shortness of breath on exertion, dizziness, pale skin, and I bruise easily. I have a history of gastric bypass surge... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, your doctor is right. You are not anemic. Serum ferritin levels are good and MCV (mean corpuscular volume) and MCH (mean corpuscular hemoglobin) are normal suggest... Read Full »
I am a 21-year-old experiencing baldness. Please suggest treatment.
Query: Hi doctor,I recently turned 21, and I am concerned I am starting to become bald. My mother's father went bald in his 50s, her brother went bald in his 20s, and her other brother is now balding in his 40s. I am worried I am following this pattern. I have noticed bald spots on my head for over a year ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information provided, it appears that you are experiencing seborrheic capitis with P. sicca (Pityriasis sicca), which is a type of dandruff. To address this issue,I suggest you to follow a few instruction... Read Full »
Why does my hair fall out so much?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old woman. It seems like I am losing more and more hair every day. I have tried various shampoos and oils, but nothing seems to be working. I am worried that there might be a deeper issue affecting my hair. I have heard that certain vitamins and minerals are crucial for ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your query. Hair loss is caused by decreased protein intake and dry hair. You should eat a good protein-rich diet and condition your hair twice weekly. The best conditioner is hair oil. Hair loss of ten to 100 strands is normal. Keratin-based shampoo i... Read Full »
Why do I have alopecia in the pubic area and low semen?
Query: Hello doctor, I noticed a small triangular bald spot in my beard three weeks ago. It was likely alopecia areata. Saw my dermatologist last week, she said it was likely folliculitis. I have had folliculitis before in the same area and it was much different. She is the doctor. So I accepted and moved ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Alopecia areata is an immune disorder and is separated from folliculitis and it has nothing to do with your semen count and low WBC. Nevertheless, please send me a few good quality photographs taken in a natural light. Read Full »
Is there any permanent solution to my hair fall problem?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old male. I have been facing severe hair fall problems for the past many months. I was afraid that I would become bald soon, and I lost most of the hair on top of my head. I started taking Minoxidil as advised by my dermatologist. I took the same medicine for the past fo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Minoxidil (antihypertensive) is a medication used to treat hair loss, and it can be an effective treatment for many individuals. However, the effectiveness of Minoxidil may vary from person to person, and some people may experience side ef... Read Full »
I lose a lot of hair when I touch it. How to control it?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 18 years old, and I weigh 143 pounds with a height of 5.7 feet. I lose a lot of hair whenever I touch my hair; I lose five to six hair strands. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your hair loss, and I am glad you reach out to us. Losing a few hairs when combing or washing your hair is normal, but if you are noticing excessive hair loss, it could be a sign of an underlying medical condition. The fact that you are losi... Read Full »
I have black papule that itches along with hair loss. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old doctor. I have had a black papule on my forehead for 1.5 years and that is associated with itching. It got subsided four to six months after using Mometasone and multivitamins but has reappeared then. It first appeared just below the hairline and spread to contiguous ar... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached photographs (attachments removed to protect patient identity). You are having lichen planus. It is a chronic disease of the skin due to immune dysfunction. I would recommend you to apply Mometasone furoate cream on the affected areas twice dai... Read Full »
Kindly suggest solution for both thinning of hair and alopecia areata.
Query: Hello doctor, I had hair thinning before the alopecia areata started too, a couple of months before. And I am currently on no medications. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is alopecia areata and the hair loss is telogen effluvium with possibly androgenetic alopecia. Telogen effluvium can be caused by any recent prior illness, thyroid problem, low iron Hb, nutrition related, stress, etc. For alopecia areata, you can start Mometason... Read Full »