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Minoxidil Amazing Results For Telogen Effluvium

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Dr. Rahul Kumar MD

[I have never done this before, but there is always a first time! I have been diagnosed with Palindromic Rheu. since Aug. I am reducing the amounts of Prednisone I was on, so that I am down to 5 mg. for the next 2 weeks.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rahul Kumar ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Sunil.N MD

[I've been diagnosed with Telogen effluviem - I've had shedding hairs for over a year and lost about 50% of it all over. It was thought to be my lowish iron but taking iron has made no difference. My bloods are normal -... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil.N ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Anil Grover MD

importantly have to know the cause of hair loss that is whether it is androgenetic alopecia , chronic telogen effluvium or fungal infection or nutrition deficiency. if this test is not appropriate then... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anil Grover ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju MD

. Severe hair loss over few months is called telogen effluvium . It is a hair loss pattern usually ... 2 % minoxidil solution. This has to be prescribed by a dermatologist . Hope this helps you. If you... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bharat Chawda MD

Hi, I have been using Minoxidil 2% for past two years. I am experiencing side effects so i want to discontinue the usage. Please suggest alternative treatment to Minoxidil and also how to minimize the hair ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bharat Chawda ( Dermatologist)

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Dr. Kakkar S. MD

I have just been diagnosed with telogen effluvium. Extreme hair loss began 2 1/2 weeks ago. My scalp burns and itches terribly!!! I also have dandruff. Is this a side effect of telogen effluvium... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kakkar S. ( Dermatologist)
Dr. Kamila Seilhan MD

[Hi,I am suffering from telogen effluviam. Please suggest me important measures to take to prevent my rest of hair. I am shedding nearly 500-600 strands whenever i wash my hair. I have started taking protein rich diet as... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Kamila Seilhan ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Vidya Muralidhar MD

said it is telogen effluvium is it controlable or not? one forehead side is shedding and my total hair ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vidya Muralidhar ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

[Hi, I am 30 Years old female who has been suffering from Acute TE since end of May 2016. I stared taking medication ( good diet, iron and vit D intake and anastim from ducray) and am able to see a significant improvement... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Harshita MD

hi , i m 22 years old girl , i complained about telogen effluvium , the doctor gave me topical medications and dietary supplements .. my case improved widely .. then when i stopped using the supplements ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Harshita ( Ophthalmologist)