Suggest remedy for hair loss
Patient: good evening sir/ madam.. i am suffering hair loss for about 6 months...intially it was abt 40-60 folicles a day...which i knew was usaul...but now i can observe my receding hair line...have gone to a tricology centre and the tricologist intially gave me just mineral supplements....and said that if it doesnt work...we will go with saw palmetto...but now i am in a worry that the treatment may have adverse side effects....and can u also tell me abt minoxidil....is it safe?? Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.  I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  I do not know your gender. You must be having androgenetic alopecia if you are male. Take Finesteride daily for long time along with tab. Biotin  thrice a day. Apply minoxidil  solution twice a day on the scalp. If you are female, the disease may be telogen effluvium. Apply steroid lotion. Take biotin thrice a day with cap vitamin E for long time. If there is dandruff, Ketoconazole shampoo may be used. Almond oil may be used to oil the hairs.  Hope this helps you. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD