Question 1

what are causes of hairloss?

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Hair loss: There are many causes of hair loss.
I have lost a lot of hair myself but don't notice any symptoms or other related issues.

If you are a man - don't worry! So many of them shave their hair daily and others get a short cut regularly.

If you are a woman you should see a dermatologist.

Question 2

can good diet stop hairloss?

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Diet &loss of hair: The following diet additions have been recommended to prevent hair loss, but male pattern hair loss in men is genetically determined and foods are usually not that effective but can be given a trial
1carrots are rich in betacarotene and vit a
2prunes
3oats
4shrimp
5walnuts and almonds
6eggs
7low fat diary products
all these are harmless and worth trying.

Question 3

how to deal with my hairloss?

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Hair loss: There are several possible causes of hair loss:  low thyroid, low estrogen in women, high dihydrotestosterone, and a reaction to several medications.   Consider seeing a doctor for lab tests to help differentiate what is causing your hair loss and what you can do for it.

Question 4

i am having xcessive hairloss?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause...: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, finasteride, hair transplants, ...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 5

whats the best diet for hairloss?

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ALOPECIA TX: Alopecia or hair loss may be multifaceted, gluten free diet is best . You need full Exam &amp;lab work up especially Vit d/Thyroid studies /TESTOSTERONE/ b12 and folate. If they are normal start high dose Biotin zinc B12 and folic acid. Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia may be helpful. If there is no improvement consult dermatology for biopsy to rule out auto-immune ALOPECIA AERATA..

Question 6

what should i do for avoiding hairloss?

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See dermatologist: To exclude possible underlying medical conditions that need to be treated first. Once excluded, there are a variety of treatment regimens that may be instituted followed by surgery for refractory conditions.

Question 7

can you tell me how i could minimize my hairloss?

Accepted Answer

Since most of: it is genetic, you would have to change your parents. Taking anabolic steroids can also lead to hair loss, but your wouldn't have done that. Certain medications and hormonal imbalances can also aggravate hair loss, so check w/your doctor.

Question 8

would plasma injection help w female hairloss (no apparent cause), and would the result last?

Accepted Answer

A Hair-Raising Story: The evidence for platelet-rich plasma(PRP)for hair loss is as thin as your hair must be.Often used with other medications for hair growth (minoxidil,propecia) it's hard to know what's what.And,it's EXPENSIVE and requires multiple treatments It's also used after hair trans-plantation to supposedly facilitate healing and minimize scar formation.So, knowing all this, you want to spend mucho $$ on it?

Question 9

how can i detect find out if i have actual hairloss as in female hairloss patern or just normal shedding?

Accepted Answer

Count the hairs: This is kind of tedious to do but normal hair loss is 50-100 hairs daily. If you want to find out if your hair loss is excessive try using a hair free comb or brush several times daily and counting the hairs. If you are losing over 250 a day then there could be a hair loss problem. Between 100 and 250 is sort of an unclear area. Also have your doctor check thyroid tests. Good luck.

Question 10

biotin for hairloss?

Accepted Answer

Can try it: Avoid over-washing your hair. Don't apply shampoo directly to the roots. Distribute conditioner evenly through your hair. Avoid using hot tools (hair dryer, flat iron) every day. Use a deep conditioning treatment once a week. Do not comb or twist wet hair. Massage in warm olive oil or coconut oil and leave for 30-40 minutes before washing. Always use lukewarm (not hot) to wash your hair.

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