Thinning of hair due to genetic, hormonal changes, medicines, radiotherapy, or stress is called hair loss. The symptoms of hair loss are receding hairline, hair on the top of the head gets thin, body hair loss, and patches of baldness.
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I have erectile dysfunction from Dutasteride. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been using Dutasteride tablets for the past one month for hair loss treatment. I have been facing erectile dysfunction for the past one month. Now, I have come to know that this is the side effect of Dutasteride. How to get out of this? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Drugs like Dutasteride acts by inhibition of conversion of testosterone to its more active and potent form of dihydrotestosterone. Thus the side effects may include loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, low mood, irritability and depression. Although, the frequency of ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with PCOD for two years and has observed gradual hair thinning. I began to change my routine and make some lifestyle changes, such as eating a high protein diet, walking, exercising for thirty minutes every day, oiling hair regularly, and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. In general, several factors such as hormonal imbalances, vitamin and mineral deficiency, lack of exercise, and inadequate sleep tend to disrupt the hair cycle, resulting in hair loss. Because it is a multifactorial problem, taking medications ... Read Full »
Is my hair fall related to nutritional deficiency?
Query: Hello doctor, My hair is getting thinner with each passing day, and I do not know the reason for my hair fall. Is it due to a nutritional deficiency? How can I reduce my hair fall? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Hair fall can occur due many reasons. Kindly let me know your daily routine to help with the diagnosis. I suggest you eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients as a deficiency of some nutrients could also be the reason. I hope this helps. Tha... Read Full »
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