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Hair Loss

Thinning of hair due to genetic, hormonal changes, medicines, radiotherapy, or stress is called hair loss. The symptoms of hair loss are receding hairline, hair on the top of the head gets thin, body hair loss, and patches of baldness.

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How to treat male pattern hair loss in women due to side effects of medicine?

Query: Hi doctor, I have Hashimoto's, taking Levo. My hair started to receding with that sickness. Sometimes it just came back fully then receding as a male pattern. I am a woman. My hair came back four times in eight years by taking Iron or add extra Levo. but it is not staying and started receding again...  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to ilciniq.com. With reference to your photo and medical history (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I suggest the application of Minoxidil 10% solution to the scalp daily would be of great help to you, but it needs to be applied for several months. Initially, there ...  Read Full »

I am concerned as I was diagnosed with fourth-stage hair loss. Kindly suggest treatment.

Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned about severe hair loss, and upon consulting a physician, it was confirmed that as a fourth-stage problem. Kindly suggest treatment.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is difficult to predict the prognosis of your condition without proper details. Most males have androgenetic alopecia, which has eight grades. There are medical as well as surgical options for treatment. Medical treatment is a long b...  Read Full »

Can I use Hair4U for hair loss?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25 year old male. I am suffering from hair loss for the past three to four years. I can see my hairline slowly receding from the forehead. I have been suggested Hair4U 10 % lotion and Biotin tablets. Do these drugs have any side effects on the body? Can I take Finasteride for h...  Read Full »


Dr. Meha Malhotra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The treatment started by your doctor is fine. The only thing is that the treatment for hair loss has to be followed for a long time and you need to be regular with your follow up visits. Regarding side effects, both these medications (Hair4U and Biotin tablets) are pre...  Read Full »

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