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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Hair Fall Causing Bald Patches On Scalp

Hello Doctor! I ve been experiencing the problem of hair fall for few years. I ve used several solutions namely morr f, gain hair, trigaine, bioxidyl etc. But the hairfall is not coming to a halt. I even got my head shaved, it stopped hair fall initially but then it resurfaced. I ve several bald patches on my head as well, the crown area is most affected. My name is Shayan and I m 20 years old.
Thu, 17 Dec 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Bald patches on scalp is suggestive of alopecia.
Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies are directed against the hair follicles and it leads to hair fall in patches.
Other causes of hair fall are fungal infection, hormonal imbalance etc.
A clinical assessment is necessary to diagnose the condition.
Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder and with proper treatment hair growth can occur.
I suggest you to consult a dermatologist to diagnose the condition.
Various drugs and topical lotions should not be used before definitive diagnosis is made.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Hair Fall Causing Bald Patches On Scalp

Hello and welcome to HCM, Bald patches on scalp is suggestive of alopecia. Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder where antibodies are directed against the hair follicles and it leads to hair fall in patches. Other causes of hair fall are fungal infection, hormonal imbalance etc. A clinical assessment is necessary to diagnose the condition. Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder and with proper treatment hair growth can occur. I suggest you to consult a dermatologist to diagnose the condition. Various drugs and topical lotions should not be used before definitive diagnosis is made. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri