I am not sure how I can be of help if you have already seen a number of doctors. You are doing the right thing by seeing a dermatologist. Keep the appointment and let me know what you find. Hair loss is mostly due to genetic causes in men. Do you see a particular pattern […]
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I am having a tough time with this site. They offer an English translation, but it is very poorly worded and difficult to understand. From the looks of it, this is just a fungus treatment shampoo. I don’t see anything in it that would regrow hair for a person with genetic hair loss. You can […]
From the article: See the full article — Battling baldness in babies The article is basically a big plug for a company that makes what appears to be satin pads to put under a baby’s head to prevent traction. It is normal for babies to have patchy hair, as their hair changes from baby hair […]
Diseases like ringworm (a mold) can be treated successfully unless the presence of disease is a complication of a compromised immune system (like from HIV). In most cases, the hair grows back once the mold/fungus is successfully treated.
There are many things that can cause hair loss like you describe, including ringworm (a fungus), alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease), etc. See a good dermatologist for a diagnosis.
Ketoconazole 2% is an antifungal medication that is prescription for those in the United State, although some countries allow it to be sold over-the-counter. Are you treating a fungus on your scalp? Otherwise, why would you want to use a antifungal medication on your scalp? I hope you do not think it may grow hair, […]
If hair conditioner works to prevent the problem, why don’t you just use conditioner? I would doubt it is a fungus if simply using a good conditioner corrects the problem, but you could go see your primary care physician if this is a concern. A dermatologist would be a good person to meet with, as […]
Without examining you, it would be hard to determine what is causing your hair loss. It could be a fungal infection, however, often these type of infections lead to patchy hair loss and are not diffuse as it seems to be in your case. Irritants such as chemical dyes and relaxers (along with anything else […]
If you have ringworm on your abdomen, it can be treated and it will not necessarily spread anywhere if it is under good treatment. Ringworm is not really a worm, but a fungus. See a doctor about this soon so you can stop freaking out!
He should be taken to see a pediatrician. Ringworm (a fungus) is the most common cause of this problem in young children and needs the attention of a doctor. I cannot diagnose your grandson’s condition with just descriptions, though. He need a good physical examination and history by a physician.
Many drugs can cause hair loss, but my position has always been to explore other, more common causes of hair loss before blaming the drug. More importantly you need to discuss starting or stopping any medication with your physician. Lamisil is often used in the treatment of fungal diseases of the skin, such as ringworm […]
So many of us have dandruff and find it to be a problem. And apparently, the fungus that causes dandruff could be having sex on our heads. Yes, I had a reaction similar to what you’re probably having right now after reading about fungal sex. From the Daily Mail article — Genetic breakthrough could give […]
You clearly have a problem and you need a good, knowledgeable doctor to manage your situation. Much can be learned by getting a hair pull test and a miniaturizationstudy. This can be done at the time the doctor visit occurs. Cultures of the scalp (to check for diseases that you may have contracted in Africa) […]
Perhaps your son needs a second opinion from another doctor. I am not his doctor and I cannot tell you if your son’s hair loss is permanent or what is responsible for it, particularly without an exam. I can only make guesses, but your son deserves more than just a guess. He needs a good […]
Hair fungus itself can also cause hair loss. There are many drugs that may cause hair loss as a rare side effect, but they do not cause androgenic alopecia (AGA) or male pattern balding (MPB). You and your doctor should understand the risks and rewards of this drug. It is worth reading the following site […]