My Scalp Is Sore And My Hair Seems To Be Falling Out In Just This Section In The Front.

Posted on Fri, 1 Sep 2023

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Question : My scalp is sore and my hair seems to be falling out in just this section in the front.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
You can even email me the photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (10 hours later)

Hi, I have provided some attachments. Please review them.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Details required

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the follow up and photograph.
I have few more questions
1. Do you have a habit of constantly touching of rubbing your hair?
2. Do you have any other disease such as Thyroid problems?
3. Are you on any medication?
4. Since how long you have been facing this hair fall issue ?
5. Have you tried any medication for the hair problem?
Please answer the above so I can help you better .
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

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

I have diabetes and pcos. I take Norethindrone and metformin. I haven’t tried anything. I don’t usually run my hair

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Minoxidil and Follihair

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for the follow up.
PCOS can be related to hairfall.
You can use minoxidil 5 % solution on regular basis.
1 ml of solution to be applied twice daily over scalp for at least 6 months.
Also take Tablet Follihair daily one tablet in night for 3 months.
This should be effective
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI