Hair thinning
- Dr Kapil Bhargava
- Posts: 15
- Joined: Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:36 am
Re: Hair thinning
Dear Healthyeating,
Thank you for your post. Thinning over your temples is common and may occur for a variety of reasons. Female pattern hair loss and a telogen effluvium are common causes although it may occur as a result of another less common cause. It is useful to obtain an accurate diagnosis and in the case of a telogen effluvium to determine the underlying cause. This then allows you understand the condition and how it may change or progress over time. Additionally, treatment can then be targeted to the cause and is likely to be more effective. Supplements may be helpful however are best used once blood tests are taken to determine if you have sub-optimal nutrient/vitamin level.
Thank you for your post. Thinning over your temples is common and may occur for a variety of reasons. Female pattern hair loss and a telogen effluvium are common causes although it may occur as a result of another less common cause. It is useful to obtain an accurate diagnosis and in the case of a telogen effluvium to determine the underlying cause. This then allows you understand the condition and how it may change or progress over time. Additionally, treatment can then be targeted to the cause and is likely to be more effective. Supplements may be helpful however are best used once blood tests are taken to determine if you have sub-optimal nutrient/vitamin level.
Dr Kapil Bhargava MBBS, FRCP(UK), FRCP(Derm), CCT Derm
Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatologic and Mohs Surgeon
London, UK
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... argava.php
Consultant Dermatologist & Dermatologic and Mohs Surgeon
London, UK
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... argava.php