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How Is Hair Loss Prevented And Treated ?

i am suffering from hairloss ,so i showed 2 a dermatologist ....he said i ve to ungergo number of tests mostly related to pcos like17 0h progesterone ,lh: fsh ratio,sr ferritin,dheas etc. so that he can know the rootcause of my hairfall and prescribe the treatment. i was reluctant for the test so instead he said 2 go for treatment if it doesnot works then the tests above shud be done...i want to know what the following meds does n does it have any side effects tressgro folgroom and novale ct scalp lotion?? plz help
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Hi..dear Brahmisree.,
Thanks for choosing HCM..,
If U want Root cause of Hair loss...U can do these..,
tests...and treat the cause...This is the systemic way..,
to approach the case..,
But The probable causes are...Malnutrtion, Fungal infections of scalp.,
Genetic, Stress and strain.., other medications.., Worm infesttions and..,
Chronic debilitated conditions...ok.,
Now U follow (never mind about cause)..
1) Apply Ketaconazole shampoo...,once in 3 days.,
2) Daily apply Minoxidil 5% lotion.,night times.,
3) Tab..Boitin 10 mg daily for 90 days..,
4) Take plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits..,
thanQ
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How Is Hair Loss Prevented And Treated ?

Hi..dear Brahmisree., Thanks for choosing HCM.., If U want Root cause of Hair loss...U can do these.., tests...and treat the cause...This is the systemic way.., to approach the case.., But The probable causes are...Malnutrtion, Fungal infections of scalp., Genetic, Stress and strain.., other medications.., Worm infesttions and.., Chronic debilitated conditions...ok., Now U follow (never mind about cause).. 1) Apply Ketaconazole shampoo...,once in 3 days., 2) Daily apply Minoxidil 5% lotion.,night times., 3) Tab..Boitin 10 mg daily for 90 days.., 4) Take plenty of vegetables and fresh fruits.., thanQ