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Suffering From Hair Loss, Dandruff, Receding Hairline. Family History Of Same Condition. Dermatologist Consultation Needed?
hi doctor, i am 36 yrs old female since six months i have hair fall of long strands, and from last three months i realised the seriousness and started taking measures , like going for kerala oils and then last week started focussing on dandruff measures also .. i feel my hair line receding and scantyhair on temple region ,we are xxxxx based family ,for last 2 yrs we are in XXXX,my daughter of 10 yrs. also experiences the same problem, i think the time has come to meet the dermatolgist..pls give me your suggestion
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For a chronic hair loss, with a positive family history, treatment is usually long term.Ideally you should visit a dermatologist who will be able to guide you examining your scalp and the pattern of hair loss you have.
You might be required to do certain blood tests and abdominal ultrasonography to ascertain the actual cause before starting the therapy.
For dandruff you can start using Ketoconazole 2% lotion twice weekly as shampoo for a month.
You may also start having Biotin (5mg) tabs to help in hair loss till you can see a dermatologist.
Hope this is helpful
Take care.
Thanks for your query
For a chronic hair loss, with a positive family history, treatment is usually long term.Ideally you should visit a dermatologist who will be able to guide you examining your scalp and the pattern of hair loss you have.
You might be required to do certain blood tests and abdominal ultrasonography to ascertain the actual cause before starting the therapy.
For dandruff you can start using Ketoconazole 2% lotion twice weekly as shampoo for a month.
You may also start having Biotin (5mg) tabs to help in hair loss till you can see a dermatologist.
Hope this is helpful
Take care.
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Hye! You are having seborriec dermatitis.Hair loss is due to SD.Apply mild steroid lotion daily at night. Take methyle prednesolone tab. in tappering dose. Take biotin containing tablet daily. Do shampoo with ketoconazole containing shampoo alternate days. Avoid stress, oily food. After control of dandruff, apply minoxidil 5 percent twice a day ... You may have good hair growth.... Ok
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