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Suggest Treatment For Hair Thinning

I m facing hair thinning problem . people say my scalp is so visible it looks like im balding . i used home remedies suggested by friends- like applying onion juice but it worsened my problem . earlier i used minokem 2 % . can start using it again . or using minokem 5% is more beneficial . please suggest .
Tue, 26 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain hairfall can occur due to a number of causes like Androgenic Aloepecia caused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics while other causes comes under Telogen Effluvium caused by fungal infection,nutritional deficiency, stress, long standing illness, side effects of medicines..

As you applied Minokem 2% that contains Minoxidil which is commonly used to reduce hairfall and promote hairgrowth by improving blood supply of scalp..
Although in cases of excessive hairfall 2% concentration is a low concentration and 5% to even 10% concentration can be advised..

You should consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assy, blood tests, trichogram, dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly..
You can be advised to apply 5% Minoxidil lotion over the scalp..
You can be advised to take Biotin and multivitamin supplements..
You can also be advised to take Finesteride orally if there is androgenic aloepecia as it suppresses androgens..
You should massage the scalp with warm coconut oil..
You should take a nutritious diet and drink plenty of water..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Thinning

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain hairfall can occur due to a number of causes like Androgenic Aloepecia caused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics while other causes comes under Telogen Effluvium caused by fungal infection,nutritional deficiency, stress, long standing illness, side effects of medicines.. As you applied Minokem 2% that contains Minoxidil which is commonly used to reduce hairfall and promote hairgrowth by improving blood supply of scalp.. Although in cases of excessive hairfall 2% concentration is a low concentration and 5% to even 10% concentration can be advised.. You should consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assy, blood tests, trichogram, dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly.. You can be advised to apply 5% Minoxidil lotion over the scalp.. You can be advised to take Biotin and multivitamin supplements.. You can also be advised to take Finesteride orally if there is androgenic aloepecia as it suppresses androgens.. You should massage the scalp with warm coconut oil.. You should take a nutritious diet and drink plenty of water.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..