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Hairfall in kid
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My kid is 6 year old
I notice 15-16 hair strand in comb , our area has very hard water also.
I m using mamaearth shampoo and coconut hair oil.
What should I do..
This is reason for concerns??
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Specific hair serum available... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do online consultation with photos
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Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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15 to 16 hair is actually normal... But consult a dermatologist to rule out any other issues
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Hairfall is not due to one single cause. There are many conditions which can cause extreme hair loss and thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost we have to find the cause of hair fall with the help of detailed history and examination. Some of the common causes maybe nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia also called pattern baldness, hypothyroidism, telogen effluvium etc. Unless we find and treat the cause there is no point in giving non specific treatment. Also one should refrain from home remedies as it does not give any relief from hairfall. Oil and shampoos do not have any effect on hair growth as they are not absorbed in the skin.Please contact me using online consultation for proper examination diagnosis and treatment
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Specific cause of hairfall need to discuss in detail
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Don't apply mamaearth shampoo and apply very less coconut oil ...also share pics of hair for proper evaluation.kindly consult online for proper diagnosis and treatment
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Dr. Mohd Niaz Ahmed
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Upto 100 hairs loss per day is normal. A better way to assess the loss is to see the number of hairs on the pillow when you get up in the morning.
For hard water you can attach water softener to your tap because hard water can cause scalp and skin irritation.
If the hair loss is more than 100 then you should consult a dermatologist.
A good shampoo will be advised by a dermatologist .
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Dr. S Deepika
Dermatologist
5 yrs exp
Chennai
Did ur kid got any fever before 2 or 3 months?
Also need to check for vitamin def...give good healthy diet
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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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