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Hairfall. Prescribed Tugain 5% Solution, Finpecia Tablet. History Of Typhoid. Will Hairfall Restart After Stopping Tablets?

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I have been diagonised with Typhoid 2 years ago and now my hair fall started. I have consulted a dermatologist and he has advised me to use Tugain 5% solution and also given Finpecia tablet. As my doctor told me it's a 18- 22 month Course, Just wanted to confirm if i stop after 22 month will Hair fall continues. Also i have read it in net that if you stop eating Finpecia 1mg tablets , the beneficial effect of Finpecia is reversed and hair loss may resume within 12 months.



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Tue, 26 Nov 2013
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Hello dear,

Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:
1. Environmental factors
2. Stress
3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.
4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine
5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc.

Management includes:
1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Avoidance of stress
3. Dietary modifications
4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles
5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation

But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist, as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications.
So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.
Those cases which do not respond to medical therapy, are managed by hair transplantation.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Hairfall. Prescribed Tugain 5% Solution, Finpecia Tablet. History Of Typhoid. Will Hairfall Restart After Stopping Tablets?

Hello dear, Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are: 1. Environmental factors 2. Stress 3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine. 4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine 5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc. Management includes: 1. Treating the underlying cause 2. Avoidance of stress 3. Dietary modifications 4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles 5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist, as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications. So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly. Those cases which do not respond to medical therapy, are managed by hair transplantation. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.