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Hair Fall. Using Anti Dandruff Shampoo. Smoker, Poor Diet. Suggestions?

hi doc my name is sohail i am 23 and having hair fall from the last 4 yrs i tried everything but nothing worked
i am having dandruff also right now i am using Jonson baby shampoo
i am smoker from the last one yr
i am using minoxidil 2% solution from last one month
as i live in hostel so my diet is also not very good

please help me
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Hello Sohail,

Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:
1. Environmental factors
2. Stress
3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.
4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine
5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc.

Management includes:
1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Avoidance of stress
3. Dietary modifications
4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles
5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation

But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist, as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications.

And before initiation of these medications, the problem of dandruff should be addressed.

Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium.

So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.
Those cases which do not respond to medical therapy, are managed by hair transplantation.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Thanks & take care.
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Hair Fall. Using Anti Dandruff Shampoo. Smoker, Poor Diet. Suggestions?

Hello Sohail, Causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are: 1. Environmental factors 2. Stress 3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine. 4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine 5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc. Management includes: 1. Treating the underlying cause 2. Avoidance of stress 3. Dietary modifications 4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles 5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation But these medications have to be used regularly under the guidance of a Dermatologist, as hair loss tends to return on stoppage of these medications. And before initiation of these medications, the problem of dandruff should be addressed. Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium. So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly. Those cases which do not respond to medical therapy, are managed by hair transplantation. Wishing you a Good Health. Thanks & take care.