Question 1

help my hair is thinning what is good for it?

Accepted Answer

You could start: You could start with rogaine, (minoxidil) but it would be better for you to see your dermatologist for evaluation of your hair loss.

Question 2

have been experiencing excessive hair loss/hair thinning?

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Alopecia: You are having premature hair loss. See a dermatologist as there is medication available that may help. Good Luck

Question 3

if you are a female (22) suffering from hair loss/hair thinning at the front portion of the head what tests can be carried out to determine the cause?

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Several tests: Ferritin level, thyroid hormone, free testosterone level. Most likely this is hereditary.

Question 4

how to stop and reverse  hair loss? i really  want to stop hair thinning. is there any way to reduce  dht  levels?

Accepted Answer

DHT: Hair loss at your age needs a referral to a Dermatologist.

If you mean testosterone levels you should not attempt to reduce them.

Question 5

if you are a female (22) suffering from hair loss/hair thinning at the front portion of the head what treatments are available to help with this ?

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Difficult area: Medications available for hair regrowth usually good for crown area. Prp injections may help you regrow the lost hair and grow in thicker hair.

Question 6

i am trying to find a culprit to my hair loss i was supplementing with zinc and i was exceeding the amount now i have hair thinning, is it low copper?

Accepted Answer

Possible: More than 50 mg of zinc can lead to copper deficiency. Too much of a good thing is no longer good.

Question 7

a poss. sideeffect of omerprazole is hair loss, i've had hair thinning 4 years befor taking it, would i therefore b more likely 2 get this side effect?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Since you loss began before you started taking the drug. Check w/your doctor if you have questions.

Question 8

how much biotin is recommended to take? im 36yrs old weigh 240 and have noticed my hair thinning and have noticed some hair loss.have heard a lot biotn

Accepted Answer

None.: If you simply eat a reasonable diet consisting of fruits, nuts, green vegetables, and lean meat you should not need any extra vitamins or supplements of any kind. Thinning hair can be a sign of several different health issues (including stress), so see your doctor for evaluation.

Question 9

hair loss/hair thinning from eating disorder...what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Address your eating : Disorder. Please see your physician. Be completely frank about your symptoms and you eating disorder. Take care.

Question 10

hair loss is not genetic in my family, i believe masturbation is the culprit behind hair thinning, because b4 that i had thick long hairs.

Accepted Answer

Misinformed?: If masturbation, rather than nutrition or the lack if proteins in your diet, were the cause of your hair troubles, then every boy and man would have hair trouble.  Your trouble is most likely about proteins or the lack of necessary proteins in your diet.

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How to stop and reverse hair loss? i really want to stop hair thinning. is there any way to reduce dht levels?

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If you are a female (22) suffering from hair loss/hair thinning at the front portion of the head what treatments are available to help with this ?

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I am trying to find a culprit to my hair loss i was supplementing with zinc and i was exceeding the amount now i have hair thinning, is it low copper?

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A poss. sideeffect of omerprazole is hair loss, i've had hair thinning 4 years befor taking it, would i therefore b more likely 2 get this side effect?

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How much biotin is recommended to take? im 36yrs old weigh 240 and have noticed my hair thinning and have noticed some hair loss.have heard a lot biotn

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Hair loss/hair thinning from eating disorder...what can i do?

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Hair loss is not genetic in my family, i believe masturbation is the culprit behind hair thinning, because b4 that i had thick long hairs.

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