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Asked for female, 27 years old from Hyderabad
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It depends on the grade. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Asked for male, 26 years old from Delhi
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Treatment depends on the grade. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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No. Treatment depends on the grade. You are suffering from hormonal changes causing Androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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You are suffering from hormonal changes causing androgenetic alopecia causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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C.S.C, D.C.H, M.B.B.S

Cardiologist•Alappuzha
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Minoxidil or tugain solution 2% will work for existing hair growth in female,and Minoxidil is the only drug which is FDA-approved to treat female pattern baldness. It works by prolonging the growth phase of the hair follicles, Yang says. It's recommended that women use minoxidil 2%, while men can use the 5% formula. In most women, minoxidil slows down or stops hair loss
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Asked for female, 23 years old from Kolkata
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MBBS, MD - Dermatology, Fellowship In An...read more

Dermatologist•Pune
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Only plain biotin won't work. You may need other iron tab, B12 and Vit D3 supplements too along with topical application.
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Delhi
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General Physician•Fatehabad
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Hi lybrate-user, Ayurveda can offer a holistic approach to healthy hair by arresting hair loss. Ayurvedic remedies like natural hair care with herbs can boost hair growth. Simple changes in dietary habits can also have a positive effect. Here are some hair care tips as an Ayurvedic solution for hair growth to give you gorgeous, flowing locks.
1. Amla - Since one of the reasons for hair loss could be impurities in your blood, opt for amla or amlaki for its purifying power. Indian gooseberry i...more
Asked for female, 20 years old from Chennai
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D.D.V.L, F.A.C.S.I, M.B.B.S

Dermatologist•Delhi
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Thanks for enquiry. Hairfall has many causes like hereditary ,hormonal ,stress ,malnutrition ,drugs .take oral biotin, minoxidil application ,proper diet. Review in detail for complete therapy, oiling may not be required with further treatment options.
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Asked for male, 28 years old from Bangalore Rural
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Surat
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•Minoxidil was actually developed as an oral drug for high blood pressure, but patients using Minoxidil were experiencing a side effect of hair growth. •The company developing Minoxidil found a great way to make money from the side effects and they started marketing minoxidil as a treatment male pattern baldness. •The perfect pharmacological mechanism of how Minoxidil regrows hair is really unknown. •The hair growth with the use of Minoxidil will betemporary. Hair growth disappears if the use is...more
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Asked for male, 29 years old from Navi Mumbai
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Una
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Hello Sir,
Minioxidil is used in male pattern baldness. If you use it regularly then keep a gap of 3 to 4 hours. If you use it on alternate days, then apply the oil on those days when you are not using it.
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