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What Causes Hair Thinning And Hair Loss?
Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and from last 3 months, I am suffering from hair thinning and hair loss as well. I don t have dandruff but my hair line seems to be getting less denser day by day. I am worried because my family suffers from genetic baldness. What should I do? I am not sure whether it is that male pattern baldness or just some deficiency or any kind of scalp infection. Also my hair growth is good too but hair thinning and loss is quite intimidating for me. Should I trim my hair short? Please, help. Regards
Thu, 28 Mar 2019
Hi Dear,
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair thinning and hair loss which can occur due to many reasons such as nutritional deficiency, improper hygiene and could be due to fungal infection. In your case it seems to be mainly due to genetic causes.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Avoid using shampoos that contain excessive chemicals.
- Take Indian Gooseberries half spoon with a glass of warm water.
- Do massage of hair scalp on a daily basis.
- Take a diet rich in supplements like Vitamin A, Omega-3 and Vitamin E.
If symptoms keep on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment with antifungal medication and shampoo.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of hair thinning and hair loss which can occur due to many reasons such as nutritional deficiency, improper hygiene and could be due to fungal infection. In your case it seems to be mainly due to genetic causes.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Avoid using shampoos that contain excessive chemicals.
- Take Indian Gooseberries half spoon with a glass of warm water.
- Do massage of hair scalp on a daily basis.
- Take a diet rich in supplements like Vitamin A, Omega-3 and Vitamin E.
If symptoms keep on persisting visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment with antifungal medication and shampoo.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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