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How Can Severe Hair Loss In A 79-year-old After Taking An Anti-coagulant Be Treated?

Experiencing increased hair loss. Female 79 years old, taking 10,000 mcg Biotin daily, which has worked fine to offset hair-loss effects of an anti-coagulant (I had a stent inserted) and a strong blood-thinner (on it for life after quadruple bypass surgery 12 years ago), but now I m losing hair much faster!
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss which can occur due to many reasons like dermatitis, chronic inflammatory skin condition, medication related and sensitivity to hair care products.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do olive oil massage on scalp. Maintain hygiene by using shampoo often using Salicylic acid shampoo. Avoid exposure to sunlight. You should cut back on styling products, hair sprays, and styling gels. Apply anti-dandruff product containing Ketoconazole. Eat a healthy diet. Consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe anti-fungal medicine and shampoo for your symptoms.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Severe Hair Loss In A 79-year-old After Taking An Anti-coagulant Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss which can occur due to many reasons like dermatitis, chronic inflammatory skin condition, medication related and sensitivity to hair care products. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to do olive oil massage on scalp. Maintain hygiene by using shampoo often using Salicylic acid shampoo. Avoid exposure to sunlight. You should cut back on styling products, hair sprays, and styling gels. Apply anti-dandruff product containing Ketoconazole. Eat a healthy diet. Consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment. Doctor may prescribe anti-fungal medicine and shampoo for your symptoms. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari