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Weakness, Hair Loss And Dull Skin. Have ATT Tuberculosis. How To Get Back The Skin Tone?
Question: Hi ,
I have got operated in Oct 2011 , still having the ATT ( for Tuberculosis ).
Due to weakness I lost my hair also my skin became dull ... kindly help me out with some tips to bring back my skin tone and my hair .. I would be very thankful to you !
I have got operated in Oct 2011 , still having the ATT ( for Tuberculosis ).
Due to weakness I lost my hair also my skin became dull ... kindly help me out with some tips to bring back my skin tone and my hair .. I would be very thankful to you !
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
The loss of hair when on ATT (Antitubercular treatment) is mainly due to lack of proper nutrition to the hair.This happens in association with increase catabolism (usage of nutrients) involved in detoxification process of strong medication you are taking.
Such hair loss can be prevented by applying MINOXIDIL 5% solution to the scalp every alternate day and continue for a month even after stopping ATT.Minoxidil is a cutaneous vasodialator and increases the blood supply to the scalp and ensures good amount of nutrients reach the scalp.
The hair loss due to ATT is reversible and once you are done with the ATT your hairs growth in health. Applying Minoxidil will prevent the hair loss during ATT too.Hence, do go for it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Thanks for your query.
The loss of hair when on ATT (Antitubercular treatment) is mainly due to lack of proper nutrition to the hair.This happens in association with increase catabolism (usage of nutrients) involved in detoxification process of strong medication you are taking.
Such hair loss can be prevented by applying MINOXIDIL 5% solution to the scalp every alternate day and continue for a month even after stopping ATT.Minoxidil is a cutaneous vasodialator and increases the blood supply to the scalp and ensures good amount of nutrients reach the scalp.
The hair loss due to ATT is reversible and once you are done with the ATT your hairs growth in health. Applying Minoxidil will prevent the hair loss during ATT too.Hence, do go for it.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
What About my Skin tone which has been darken due to treatment. Can I get rid of it . please suggest
Hi again,
Thanks for writing back.
The skin darkening is due to free radical injury to the skin pigment producing cells.These free radicals are produced during the reactions to detoxify drugs.
Such free radicals can be removed from the body by consuming foods XXXXXXX in Vitamin C and Vitamin E also foods like Berries, pineapple, papaya etc which contain flavonoids which too help in removing free radicals from the body.
Hope I answered all your questions. Please use any answer clarification before closing and rating this answer. I will be happy to explain or expand on any issue you may have.
Regards,
Thanks for writing back.
The skin darkening is due to free radical injury to the skin pigment producing cells.These free radicals are produced during the reactions to detoxify drugs.
Such free radicals can be removed from the body by consuming foods XXXXXXX in Vitamin C and Vitamin E also foods like Berries, pineapple, papaya etc which contain flavonoids which too help in removing free radicals from the body.
Hope I answered all your questions. Please use any answer clarification before closing and rating this answer. I will be happy to explain or expand on any issue you may have.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for all your help, further I want to know Is there any product which can be use to lighten the skin tone .
Also do let me know from where I can purchase MINOXIDIL 5% Solution. How long should I take it ?
Also do let me know from where I can purchase MINOXIDIL 5% Solution. How long should I take it ?
Hi again,
Application of lotion like CALADRYL twice daily will lessen the darkening.
Minoxidil has to be applied alternate days once in a day til and a month after stopping ATT.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Application of lotion like CALADRYL twice daily will lessen the darkening.
Minoxidil has to be applied alternate days once in a day til and a month after stopping ATT.
Wish you a speedy recovery.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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