Is hair loss hereditary, and what are its causes?

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

As you have mentioned a family history of hair fall or hair loss, there is a chance of hair fall if not maintained well.

The major risk factors that lead to hair fall contributing to family history include the presence of dandruff, using hair styling products, hair coloring, using hair creams, stress, sleeplessness, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, any underlying medical conditions like thyroid, vitamin D3 deficiency, hormonal fluctuations, dietary changes, and location changes, using chlorinated water and hard water.

The preventive measures include:

1. Blood tests including Vitamin D3, vitamin B12, and thyroid profile can be done.

2. Consume a protein-rich diet like egg whites, sprouted moong dal, soya chunks, quinoa, chicken breasts, and so on.

3. Make sure to keep the scalp clean and devoid of severe dandruff by using an anti-dandruff shampoo like KZ Plus Lotion (Ketoconazole (2% w/v) + Zinc pyrithione (1% w/v)) once every three days to wash the scalp.

4. Avoid using helmets for long hours, to prevent heating up of the scalp and prevent sweat stagnation on the scalp.

5. Anti-hair fall serums like Anaboom (anti-hair fall serum) or Tricomax (anti-aging hair serum) hair serum may be used at night daily in 1 ml quantity to strengthen hair roots.

6. Oil massage may be done on the scalp with three parts of coconut oil, two parts of castor oil, and one part of vitamin E capsule oil. It may be washed after 30 minutes with a shampoo.

7. Multivitamins for hair growth may be used like the tablet Perfectil (multivitamin and mineral supplement) or tablet Follihair (multivitamin and mineral supplement) once daily for three months. Both are equally good. Consult your doctor and use the medication accordingly.

8. Avoid using hair dryers, hair styling gels, and creams, color on hair.

9. PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections may be done once a month for six months to strengthen hair roots. PRP injections are done using your blood plasma and injecting it into your scalp. By doing this, platelets help by acting as growth factors to enhance hair growth.

I hope I have answered your question.

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