Is androgenic alopecia truly a hereditary condition?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am 20 years old. My hair is getting thin. As my father is bald, I fear that I will also get bald. Also, I want to improve my skin texture. Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It is well known that baldness or alopecia have a strong genetic connection. Hair fall and losing hair texture is also very common after the age of adolescent due to androgen (androgenic alopecia). Hair fall is also triggered by an unhealthy and stressful lifestyle. Follow few advice to have healthy hairs like avoiding oily and spicy food items. Avoid late night studies or regular night shifts. Avoid excessive consumption of tea or coffee. Do regular exercises and take balanced diet at regular interval which includes green leafy vegetables, salad and seasonal fruits.

For your present complaint of thinning of hairs, you can start applying hair oil (Neel patra, Bhringraj, Brahmi, Amla) over the hair roots, daily at night and massage gently. If you have dandruff problem, then use herbal shampoo (Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lawsonia Inermis Leaf Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract).

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

To improve skin texture, do massage with sesame oil once a week. Ashwagandha is a neurotoxic medicine and is also given to improve body strength.

It is better to take Manjishtadi kashaya (Manjishta, Triphala, Thikta or Katukarohini) four teaspoon, by adding an equal amount of water twice a day after meal. It is a very potent Ayurvedic medicine for blood purification. A good intake of water and appropriate fruits and salad is also advised with this.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.