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  • 22/01/2025

I'm dealing with frequent hair fall and complete hair loss, and my scalp now looks bald. There's no dandruff, but its smooth and shiny like a cricket ground, and Im really struggling with confidence because of it. Its something that runs in my family, but I desperately want to get back a full volume of hair. Can you offer any advice on treatments or solutions that might help restore my hair?

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, this condition is androgenic alopecia..treatment depends on staging ..early stages can be treated with medication like minoxidil finasteride and other medications like supplements. PRP sessions help as adjunct procedure along with medical management or hair transplantation .advanced stages like yours may need hair restoration..plz consult nearest hair specialist of dermatologist for further details

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Consult a Dermatologist

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