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Hair Thinning And Fall

Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2022

Question: Hair Thinning and Fall

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Minoxidil

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
You can apply minoxidil 5 % lotion twice daily over your scalp. Apply 1 ml twice daily.
Take tablet Biotin 10 mg daily in night for 3 months.
This should help you. These medicines are safe to use.
I would also like to know few additional details.
1. Is the hair fall sudden in nature?
2. Any illnesses you had in recent past?
3. Do you have any other disease such as Diabetes or hypothyroidism?
Please answer the above so I can help you better.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

1. Not Suddenly started. it increases gradually. when recently I Saw in Front camera in the mirror my crown area visible clear.
2. No illness
3. No sir. I don't have any diabetes or thyroid issue. My dad has diabetes.

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 minute later)

minoxidil is safe. If started the medication , is there any possibility that again or more than usual I will loss my hair?

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (0 minute later)

there is no option here. otherwise I will share the images of my scalp

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use minoxidil

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up and details.
You can safely use minoxidil.
Yes there will be increase in density with minoxidil.
You can send photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject as ATTN DR XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Dr. Yogesh D