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Suggest Remedy For Severe Hair Loss In An Elderly Person While On Statins
Im a youthful 72 year Old Lady, Im suffering from severe hair loss for the past 3 years, Iv been taking Statins for the past 3- 4years, with lots of side effects, not sleeping, itchy & dry scalp, & Hair loss.memory loss,concentration badly affected. energy loss, Iv taken a break from Statins to give my body a bit of breathing space & Im now taking Vitamin Suppliments to promote Hair Growth (Pill Food)
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The possible diagnosis of the condition based on the description of the lesions is androgenic alopecia. The mainstay of treatment for it is topical minoxidil which can be used in 5 percent concentration in males and 2 percent concentration in female twice a day over your scalp.Tablets containing Biotin may also be used. Consult your dermatologist regarding the above mentioned therapy. Regards
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