Question 1

can a 14 year old take 300 mcg biotin supplements? my sister wants to use it as she is seeing bald spots on her scalp.

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be needed: There are no vitamins, herbs, supplements, or foods that are proven to slow or stop hair loss in a normal healthy person. Maintaining a balanced diet of healthy foods, and taking one multivitamin + minerals tablet each day, should keep a person in normal, good nutritional status. Perceived hair loss in a teen or young person should be checked by her doctor, to see if there is real, true hair loss.

Question 2

hi what foods cause to many dht and crown hair loss..?what food and supplement to eat to reduce dht on scalp specially crown hair..? plz help many thx

Accepted Answer

Hereditary: Most hair loss determined by heredity and foods are unlikely to affect hair growth, positively or negatively. 
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
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Question 3

my scalp is red, inflammed and i'm experiencing severe hair loss.  i feel crawling sensation and itchiness on scalp. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Hopefully: Hopefully just seborrheic dermatitis or contact dermatitis. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options.

Question 4

i have what i believe to be some type of skin irritation or infection that's causing baldness in certain areas of my scalp & inflammation to my beard area that's causing puss to squeeze out through pours of my skin & if not still have smell of infct?

Accepted Answer

2 infections: Infection causing the bald patches is usually fungal.  The malodorous infection of the beard is probably a distinct bacterial infection that may or may not originate within the hair follicles.  Both are treatable.  Would discuss with you primary physician or visit a nearby urgent care center

Question 5

i have what i believe to be some type of skin irritation or infection that's causing baldness in certain areas of my scalp & inflammation to my beard area that's causing puss to squeeze out through pours of my skin & if not still have smell of infctn?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: What you are dealing with is often a fungal, bacterial or mixed infection or an inflammatory/autoimmune reaction.  The cause needs to be diagnosed before therapy is instituted, because the treatments are so varied for the different causes.  The wrong rx can make the problem even more severe.

Question 6

how can i prevent bald patched lines on scalp?

Accepted Answer

Rule ot areataophias: Check with dermatologist to exclude alopeci a areata ophiasis. Androgenic alopecia may extent to the top of head (vertex) and diagnosing possible androgenic alopecia with antiandrogen drugs nay help.

Question 7

what is baldness or hair loss and why? how could grow up hair once again on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: Male pattern baldness is related to your genes and male sex hormones. It usually follows a pattern of receding hairline and hair thinning on the crown, and is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition.
Each strand of hair you have sits in a tiny hole (cavity) in the skin called a follicle. Baldness in general occurs when the hair follicle shrinks over time, resulting in shorter and finer hair.

Question 8

few weeks ago i noticed a bald spot on my scalp, it was a little flaky in the area before it turned bald, what could be the reason for the bald spot?

Accepted Answer

You may: You may have seborrheic dermatitis and alopecia areata.  See dermatologist to discuss treatment options.

Question 9

what to do if i have two small, round bald spots on the back of my scalp, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Bald spots: it is important to determine the cause of the bald spots and treat that problem first. For instance, if you have ringworm infection causing bald spots, it is necessary to treat the infection with an antifungal medication. A topical or oral treatment may be required. Only then can healthy hair grow and cover the bald spots. See a Dermatologist who can evaluate your scalp and give you proper therapy

Question 10

what to do if i have two small, round bald spots on the lower half of my scalp, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Bald spots: it is important to determine the cause of the bald spots and treat that problem first. For instance, if you have ringworm infection causing bald spots, it is necessary to treat the infection with an antifungal medication. A topical or oral treatment may be required. Only then can healthy hair grow and cover the bald spots. See a Dermatologist who can evaluate your scalp and give you proper therapy

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Can a 14 year old take 300 mcg biotin supplements? my sister wants to use it as she is seeing bald spots on her scalp.

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Hi what foods cause to many dht and crown hair loss..?what food and supplement to eat to reduce dht on scalp specially crown hair..? plz help many thx

A member asked:

My scalp is red, inflammed and i'm experiencing severe hair loss. i feel crawling sensation and itchiness on scalp. what could it be?

A member asked:

I have what i believe to be some type of skin irritation or infection that's causing baldness in certain areas of my scalp & inflammation to my beard area that's causing puss to squeeze out through pours of my skin & if not still have smell of infct?

A member asked:

I have what i believe to be some type of skin irritation or infection that's causing baldness in certain areas of my scalp & inflammation to my beard area that's causing puss to squeeze out through pours of my skin & if not still have smell of infctn?

A member asked:

How can i prevent bald patched lines on scalp?

A member asked:

What is baldness or hair loss and why? how could grow up hair once again on the scalp?

A member asked:

Few weeks ago i noticed a bald spot on my scalp, it was a little flaky in the area before it turned bald, what could be the reason for the bald spot?

A member asked:

What to do if i have two small, round bald spots on the back of my scalp, what to do?

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What to do if i have two small, round bald spots on the lower half of my scalp, what to do?

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