What causes thinning of hair and dry skin on face?
Patient: Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here...I am having severe pain in my neck shoulders and back.The muscles are extremely tight.This has been going on for a while.I am tired all the time.Generally don't feel well.Depression that hasn't responded to medication.Hair is thinning out all over on scalp.Skin is very dry and gets flaky on my face.I have facial flushing quite often.Vision is intermittenly blurry.Body aches and pain all over.Have trouble emptying my bladder sometimes.What do u think the cause may be? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  As per your case history of thinning of hair and dry skin, my treatment advice is -  1. Use a good herbal hair oil and shampoo for routine use.  2. Take good nutritious diet full of green leafy vegetables and milk.  3. Take an iron supplement and vitamin B12 supplement.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.