Suggest Treatment For Excessive Hair Loss

Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2015

Question: i am having hair loss problem. Someone kindly revert back such that i can proceed further explaining my problem.

Answered by Dr. Gaurav Patel (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can explain your problem to me.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for your query.
I can understand your concern regarding hair loss.
Before giving specific advice, I would like to know following information from you.
- Since how long you have hair loss problem?
- Have you taken any treatment for it?
- Is there any family history of hair loss?
- Have you suffered from any medical disease in last one year?
- Do you smoke or take much stress?
It is better if you send me pictures of your scalp from front and back view and upload those clinical images here or mail them to YYYY@YYYY with Subject as Attention: Dr Gaurav Patel.
Waiting for your reply
Regards
Dr Gaurav Patel

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Gaurav Patel (34 minutes later)

Thank u :-).

My hair is usually dry and rough in nature. During childhood i use to have hair very dense and thick. U can see in my pics attached and as on date status of my hair.

1. I am having hair fall from since about 5 to 6 years. and mainly now its on peaks.
2. No i haven't undergone any treatment yet.
3. No history of baldness in my family.
4. No medical disease.
5. I dont smoke but consume alcohol on moderate basis, i am software employee and will have stress obviously.

I am using tresseme shampoo and using olive oil for conditioning.

I am 27 years old. I am sending the pics to the mail id provided please have a look.

Regards,
XXXX

Follow up: Dr. Gaurav Patel (10 minutes later)

Please follow the attachments of the pics as required.

Answered by Dr. Gaurav Patel (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You have androgenic alopecia, nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXX
Thank you for your details and pictures.
I have analyzed your pictures and information regarding hair loss.
You have androgenic alopecia, which is very common cause of gradual hair loss in men. You need not to worry about it.
Start applying Tugain 5% solution, 1 ml twice a day in affected area. Take tab xtraglo once daily for 30 days.
There are other medicine and treatments like PRP, mesotherapy, dermaroller available for hair loss, but for that you need to consult dermatologist.
This is progressive condition and you need to continue solution for long time.
It may take up to 3 months to see visible different in hair loss.
Take high protein diet like pulses, eggs.
You can continue your present shampoo.
I hope I answered your questions.
Feel free to ask me any time.
Regards
Dr Gaurav Patel

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Gaurav Patel (49 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation.
I will start using Tugain 5% and xtraglo as mentioned by you. First i will use these as u said it will take 3 months for a visible result and will continue.
I hope using this products may not have any side effects. And i am a non vegetarian and consume a good quantity in my routine.

I would like to if after 3 months all goes fine and a positive result occurs. How long the treatment will be.

Yes XXXXXXX i got a good and satisfactory response from you.

Thanks & regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Gaurav Patel (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There are no side effects in using these medicines

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mr XXXX
Thank you for your kind words.
Tugain 5% contain minoxidil, which is only US FDA approved medicine for hair loss. There is no serious side effect of it. You may feel little dryness or itchiness sometimes.
Tab xtraglo contain biotin and other vitamins which are safer.
Average duration of treatment is 8-9 months. After that you need to maintain the result. Yon need to apply minoxidil 3-4 times a week for maintenance.
If you are using these medicine in prescribed method, there is no doubt about result.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar