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How Can Hair Loss Be Treated?

Hello. I have thyroid issues and take 88mg daily. I know hair loss is sign its out of whack. Noticed this about 2 weeks ago. Planning on having dr order test to check thyroid, however visited Jamaica from 7 th of July to 14. Just returned home. We hrs of fri morning like 300 am work up scratched head and felt something in head (hard to describe) looked like tiny clumps and in more then one spot. Tender as well. what can it be and how to treat. Thick has anything to do with hair coming out in clumps when I comb it..
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Well, effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. But some hair loss is permanent. If your hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be necessary. This may include drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as Prednisone. But also, 2 medications are used for treatment and include Minoxidil and Finasteride. If there is no success with these then hair transplant or restoration surgery can make the most of the hair you have left.

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How Can Hair Loss Be Treated?

Hello, Well, effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. But some hair loss is permanent. If your hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be necessary. This may include drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as Prednisone. But also, 2 medications are used for treatment and include Minoxidil and Finasteride. If there is no success with these then hair transplant or restoration surgery can make the most of the hair you have left. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.