I have a severe hair fall. In the beginning there was dandruff, after using anti-dandruff shampoo, it has gone. Now my scalp secrets lot of oil after 24 - 48 hrs of my hair wash. Simultaneously severe hair fall has begun and is resulting in baldness. What should I do?
Tue, 20 May 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Sulochana's Response
Hello, Thank you for writing to HCM
Hairfall after 20 years is very common now a days and there are various reasons for it. You have not mentioned your age, sex and whether you took any treatment for the same. Common cause if hormones. In females PCOD. I would advice you to take few tests- Hormones profile, thyroid profile, S.ferritin and Usg abdomen(usg only if you are a female) use- topical Minoxidil 5% lotion for minimum 1 year daily at night T. biotin 5mg daily once ducray Anaphase shampoo twice/thrice a wk Consult a dermatologist in person with test results.
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What Should I Do As I Am Having Severe Hair Fall?
Hello, Thank you for writing to HCM Hairfall after 20 years is very common now a days and there are various reasons for it. You have not mentioned your age, sex and whether you took any treatment for the same. Common cause if hormones. In females PCOD. I would advice you to take few tests- Hormones profile, thyroid profile, S.ferritin and Usg abdomen(usg only if you are a female) use- topical Minoxidil 5% lotion for minimum 1 year daily at night T. biotin 5mg daily once ducray Anaphase shampoo twice/thrice a wk Consult a dermatologist in person with test results. regards