Hello. Today I visited a dermatologist and she prescribed me the hairvit capsules which contain vitamin a (palmitate) as the top ingredient *2500 iu. But, I forgot to tell her that I am also using the ordinary granactive retinoid 2% in squalene on skin every other night. Can someone please let me know if it is safe for me to use the ordinary retinol along with the oral supplements? Thanks.
Ask Free Question
Hi. It depends on the condition for which you are using. Like in xeroderma (toad skin) we prescribe oral vit a as wel as topical vit a formulation like tretinoin. And in acne also sometimes we advise both oral (isotretinoin). And topical formulation of vit a (tretinoin). Safety depends on the existing conditions and dosage of vit a.thanks.
Ask Free Question
You should avoid this in your age group. Retinoids are not safe in reproductive age female (15-45 years ). If you are using, please do regular pregnancy test. You should not pregnant when you use retinoids. So keep this in your mind.
Ask Free Question
Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cause extreme hair loss and thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause of hair fall with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes maybe nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia also called pattern baldness, hypothyroidism, telogeun effluvium etc. Unless we find and c, read the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Also one should refrain from home remedies as it does not give any relief from hairfall. Oil and shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin. Please contact me using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatment.
Ask Free Question
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.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
