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Question: What can cause hair thinning, breaking?? Not growing or follicles to quit growing and also cause lines, ridges and split fingernails if your thyroid tests come back normal ? ANA test wasn't negative but my Dr said it wasn't bad.
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Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. any history of weight gain?
3. are you on any medication?
4. what is your normal daily routine? Do you do weight lifting, gym or take supplements?
5. is there any family history of similar complaint?
6. does your parents have normal hair growth?
7. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, depression or any other illness?
8. is there hair loss in specific area or whole head?
9. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for your complaint. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. since when are you having this problem?
2. any history of weight gain?
3. are you on any medication?
4. what is your normal daily routine? Do you do weight lifting, gym or take supplements?
5. is there any family history of similar complaint?
6. does your parents have normal hair growth?
7. do you or anyone in the family has history of diabetes, hypertension, depression or any other illness?
8. is there hair loss in specific area or whole head?
9. any other symptom that you would like to share?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have noticed hair thinning or changing for past 2 years. It has become very dry and is breaking off or ? Not growing. The nails have changed in past year. Hair thinning was originally on top front but is now more noticeable to me on the sides when I fix my hair. My Dad thinned some on the top as he got into his 70's but no family history among any family member. I am not on medications but am now taking Vitamin D, Biotin and Citracal. No one has hypertension, diabetes or depression in family though brother has pre diabetes. I have remained at the same weight for quite a while and I am not going to the gymn or lifting heavy weights. I noticed the hair loss first on the top front of my head as my long to the side bang has become shorter and shorter. Sides are noticeably thinner to me because of less hair in my curlers, less time to dry and how my hair lays.
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Detailed Answer:
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Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common causes or hair loss are vitamin deficiency & endocrinological pathologies. Hair growth is a slow process & usually takes some time to show improvement. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- take zinc supplement once a day for 1 month
- multivitamin supplement (like vit b complex) once a day for 3-4 weeks.
- Take a balanced & nutritious diet rich in protein, iron and vitamin A. Good sources include legume, lentils, paneer, green leafy vegetables, fruits and milk.
- Use a mild shampoo
- Stay away from chemical treatments
- Do not tie your hair very tight.
- Massage warm coconut oil into your scalp at least 2-3 times a week. Cover your hair with a warm towel after that for 10-15 minutes.
Hopefully you will see improvement in few weeks BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist" for examination of hairs and further management that would include different options including laser treatment & prescription meds.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them. Most common causes or hair loss are vitamin deficiency & endocrinological pathologies. Hair growth is a slow process & usually takes some time to show improvement. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- take zinc supplement once a day for 1 month
- multivitamin supplement (like vit b complex) once a day for 3-4 weeks.
- Take a balanced & nutritious diet rich in protein, iron and vitamin A. Good sources include legume, lentils, paneer, green leafy vegetables, fruits and milk.
- Use a mild shampoo
- Stay away from chemical treatments
- Do not tie your hair very tight.
- Massage warm coconut oil into your scalp at least 2-3 times a week. Cover your hair with a warm towel after that for 10-15 minutes.
Hopefully you will see improvement in few weeks BUT if condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Dermatologist" for examination of hairs and further management that would include different options including laser treatment & prescription meds.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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