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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: Hello Doctor,

Wed, 13 May 2015 I have asked one question related to my hair loss. You have replied saying you need more information. I was not in town hence couldn't able to provide you necessary info. This question is in continuation with that discussion.

Q. How is the pattern of hair loss?
Hair loss is mostly front till the crown area. Sides are fine.
Q. Is it more on frontal side and crown side?
Yes
Q. Do you wash or shampoo your hair excessively?
Two times a week, Some times 3 times.
Q. Do you have any flakes or dandruff coming from scalp?
Yes doctor
Q. Is there any redness or silvery appearance on scalp?
Not sure Silvery but white
Q. Any localized hair loss and balding in some areas?
No. It's same on total front side

Apart from this, I never did blood count and iron profile and Vitamin D, B12 levels checked.

Please suggest me what to do next doctor. Thanks a lot.

regards,
XXXX

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Answered by Dr. Nishad BN (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most likely androgenetic alopecia.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thank you for your follow up.

I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to androgenetic alopecia also known as male pattern hair loss. Fungal infection can coexist along with dandruff also.

Minoxidil for local application is the treatment of choice which is FDA approved for male pattern hair loss. You can apply this once or twice daily.

You should also use medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole which has dual effect, as antifungal and for androgenetic alopecia - against testosterone action locally.

You can also use hair grow supplements containing biotin, amino acids , other essential vitamins and minerals like follihair.

You can also take androanagen which contain soy palmetto as active ingredient which helps for androgenetic alopecia after consulting a dermatologist.

Check your vitamin D levels and if it is low vitamin D supplements should be taken also.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss

Brief Answer: Most likely androgenetic alopecia. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for your follow up. I have gone through your query. Your problem can be most likely due to androgenetic alopecia also known as male pattern hair loss. Fungal infection can coexist along with dandruff also. Minoxidil for local application is the treatment of choice which is FDA approved for male pattern hair loss. You can apply this once or twice daily. You should also use medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole which has dual effect, as antifungal and for androgenetic alopecia - against testosterone action locally. You can also use hair grow supplements containing biotin, amino acids , other essential vitamins and minerals like follihair. You can also take androanagen which contain soy palmetto as active ingredient which helps for androgenetic alopecia after consulting a dermatologist. Check your vitamin D levels and if it is low vitamin D supplements should be taken also. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.