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Hairfall and thinning
History (Age 16-2022): Chronic dandruff and hair fall since age 16. Suffered from low platelets, Dengue, and COVID-19 up to 2022.
Triggers (2023): Severe emotional stress due to a breakup, academic pressure, and poor diet (skipping meals). Hair loss became severe.
Acute Peak (Nov 2025): Severe diffuse hair fall of 250–300 strands daily.
Deficiencies (Mar 2026): Vitamin D3 is 20 ng/mL (Deficient), Zinc is 61 µg/dL, and B12 is borderline.
Treatment 1 (March 2026): Diagnosed as Telogen Effluvium (TE). Prescribed Biotin, Vitamin D3, Mesoroot serum, and Imixia shampoo. Result: No improvement after 2 months.
Treatment 2 (May 2026): Doctor maintained the TE diagnosis but upgraded the prescription to Finasteride 1mg, Minoxidil 5%, and Hairflock tablets. Also recommended starting PRP therapy for faster regrowth.
Questions for Doctor:
Since Finasteride 1mg is prescribed, is this purely TE or an overlap of Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)?
Is this current prescription safe and appropriate?
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Who ever prescribed it is not wrong to prescribe it . But the question is do you need it or not. For that u need to send pics and consult
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Tough minoxidil can be used even for chronic te
But Finasteride is used for AGA
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Consult for proper diagnosis and management
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-Yes it can be permanently cured with Homeopathy treatment.
-Very effective medicines are there in Homeopathic.
-With my treatment of 1.5 months you will get permanent relief.
-Will prescribe the complete treatment.
-You can consult me now through online. Warm Regards
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Other options are also available
Consult online
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Dr. Siri N S
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Bangalore
Kindly consult for further assistance
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
You are suffering from hormonal changes causing telogen effluvium causing hair fall. It's completely stoppable even regrowth of hair is possible with certain medications without any side effects. Treatment depends on the grade of hair loss. So, it's a must for diagnosing which grade, you are in for an effective treatment. Please send photos of your head, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and proper treatment.
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
If ur facing reduction in density,baldness, hair thinning, baldness then it comes under androgenic alopecia
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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