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I am experiencing hair loss, not genetic, but from when i have used so much chemicals (creams) on my hair, it lost his strenght and began to fall, i had dandruff in past even before hair falling and didnt cause it, what best solution and cream 4 me?

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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

Hair loss: If your PCP has ruled out secondary causes of hair loss, the options for you are biotin, topical minoxidil, and finestride. Hair transplant is a viable ultimate option.

Answered 6/3/2017

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A member asked:

I am experiencing hair loss, not genetic, but from when i have used so much chemicals (creams) on my hair, it lost his strenght and began to fall, i had dandruff in past even before hair falling and didnt cause it, what best solution and cream 4 me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered

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