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Suggest Remedy For Increased Hair On The Face And Thinning Of Scalp Hair

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Posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015
Question: Hi. I m a 24 year female obese. My cycles are regular but lately I have been noticing increased hair on my face (side lock area especially) and thinning of scalp hair at a frightening rate. I m not anaemic. My thyroid profile is normal so is my blood sugar and lipid profile. Kindly suggest me something.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
PCOD

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Your symptoms are suggestive of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease).
It is a disease of ovary leading to thinning of scalp hair and increase in facial here.
It also causes weight gain.
Please get an ultrasound done.
This is important to diagnose your condition.
Let me know if you have any other doubt.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)
But sir is it possible to have pcod with regular cycles? I have no other problem except excessive hair loss on scalp and more growth on face
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (12 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can happen

Detailed Answer:
Yes it is possible.
Also get blood testosterone levels checked.
Let me know the reports.
Thank you
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Suggest Remedy For Increased Hair On The Face And Thinning Of Scalp Hair

Brief Answer: PCOD Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query. Your symptoms are suggestive of PCOD (polycystic ovarian disease). It is a disease of ovary leading to thinning of scalp hair and increase in facial here. It also causes weight gain. Please get an ultrasound done. This is important to diagnose your condition. Let me know if you have any other doubt. Thank you