Question 1

how to prevent hair loss due to dry scalp and psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

See details: See a dermatologist and have the psoriasis properly treated. Then the hair loss will stop.

Question 2

im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

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See dermatologist: You need to properly diagnose  this hair loss. Should it be the very common androgenetic alopecia, known as male pattern baldness, he will provide you with possibly an oral med along with a topical otc med to help you. However, it just might be something different, and that is why you should be evaluated.

Question 3

natural way yo thicken hair and prevent hair loss?

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Hair loss prevention: There is no 100% remedy, however, some people have had success by completing a scalp coconut oil massage about 2 to 3 times a month.

Question 4

how can i prevent hair loss?

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Minoxidil: Best treatment is rogaine (minoxidil) and/or Propecia (finasteride). The earlier you start rogaine the better--more effective at slowing down hair loss than it is at growing hair after it's gone. Need to keep using it in order to keep the benefits.  Same with propecia.

Question 5

how to prevent hair loss. i'm 21?

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Depends: If there is a causative factor for the hair loss, treatment of the condition will usually take care of it (stress, iron deficiency, thyroid).  Otherwise you hair pattern is mostly hereditary even though Rogaine and Proscar may be helpful in regrowing hair in some people.

Question 6

how to prevent hair loss for teenagers?

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Why: The best way to prevent hair loss is to find out why hair is falling out.  Some reasons include fungal infection, pcos, thyroid disease and some autoimmune disease.

Question 7

what can women do to prevent hair loss?

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Female hormone: Hair loss most commonly sufferred by women is due to female hormone imbalance, for example, women after delivery (of baby) would find significant hair loss; women after menopause would appreciate hair loss(gradually or after years).

Question 8

what is the best way to prevent hair loss.

Accepted Answer

Eat healthy : Eating a healthy, balanced diet that includes protein and taking a multivitamin with biotin, zinc and eating foods that are rich in iron are all helpful. For male pattern baldness, topical rogaine (minoxidil) is helpful.

Question 9

how to prevent hair loss since the age of 16?

Accepted Answer

There are a variety: of reasons for hair loss. Recommend dermatologic evaluation to determine  cause. The cause dictates the treatment (usually).

Question 10

how to prevent hair loss - woman in late 40s?

Accepted Answer

Possible Tel Effl: Late 40 women may have onset of telogen effluvium.Wash hair nightly
Don't Brush hard
Blow dry carefully
Some of the TE may return in future

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