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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss

I am a 49 year old teacher in the Alaskan bush and have noticed that my hair started falling out a year ago when I moved here. My scalp is SORE on the crown of my head and my hair is falling out by handfuls. I am taking a multi-vitamin and biotin 1000mg. I have been eating poultry daily to up my protein levels but nothing is working. I m wondering if it is due to the dryness and bitter cold here. There is static everywhere as well. When I go to Michigan in the summer I don t experience these symptoms. I used to have thick curly hair and now it s becoming thin, ugly, curly hair. Can you please help me?
Sat, 26 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As per your case history of severe hair fall, my treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any hair cosmetics and avoid procedures like hair straightening.
2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.
3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement.

If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your case history of severe hair fall, my treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using any hair cosmetics and avoid procedures like hair straightening. 2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk. 3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.