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Suggest Treatment For Female Pattern Hair Loss

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2015

Question: Hello Doctor,
I am suffering from too much of hair fall. Whenever i am free i try amla oil,fenugreek powder, curry leaves oil and all but still my scalp is not strong . What to do?
Which is the best mild shampoo and conditioner to be used for everyday hair wash?
Is any organic shampoo products are there.?which is the best one?
Kindly let me know how to strong my scalp and stop the hair fall.?
Thanks,

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for asking HCM.

I have gone through your query. If you provide more information then it will be more helpful.
How is the pattern of hairfall you have?

Do you have more hairfall on frontal and crown areas?

Do you have excess dandruffs or flakes build up in scalp?

Is there any silvery scaling on scalp?

Is there any bumps on scalp , forehead or back of ears?

Have you ruled out anemia , hypothyroidism and vitamin D deficiency which can also be the reason of hairfall ?

Please update me the above informations. These are required to decide what treatment and which shampoo you need.
I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (41 hours later)

Do you have more hairfall on frontal and crown areas?
I have more hairfall on Frontal areas and crown areas i have comparatively less hair fall.
Do you have excess dandruffs or flakes build up in scalp?
Initially 2 months before i had dandruff but since im applying amla, curryleaves i dont have that much , its been reduced.
Is there any silvery scaling on scalp?
no
Is there any bumps on scalp , forehead or back of ears?
no
Have you ruled out anemia , hypothyroidism and vitamin D deficiency which can also be the reason of hairfall ?

I am not anemic, had hypothyroidism and im taking tablets thyroxin and now its under control. I dont think so i have vit D deficiency.

Thanks, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Most likely female pattern hair loss.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.

Thank you for your follow up query.

Your problem can be most likely due to female pattern hair loss. This can be due to heredity or changes in hormones.

Minoxidil 2% application is the FDA approved treatment for this. It should be used for at least 4 months continuously to get the effects. It should continued after that also.

For getting rid off dandruff you can use shampoos containing selenium sulfide twice weekly. Brands like selsun or head and shoulders are some of them.

Androanagen which contain saw palmetto as active ingredient is given for this also. This will inhibits DHT and helps in case of female pattern hair loss ( androgenetic) alopecia. You can take this after consulting a dermatologist if required.

Taking hair grow supplements containing essential vitamins for hair growth like biotin , essential minerals and amino acids will be helpful also.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Nishad BN (2 hours later)

Doctor,

I heard taking selenium sulfide shampoo will result in hair loss. Initially i used head & shoulders only after which i started losing my hair and my scalp has become too weak.Again if i use it, wont it create problems..

Regards, XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Selenium sulfide should be used only twice weekly.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome again.

Selenium sulfide shampoo should be used only twice weekly. It shouldn't be used daily. If it is causing hair fall then avoid using it.

You can use some organic ayurvedic shampoos containing aloe vera, Neem etc.

Let me know if anything not clear. I am happy to help you.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj