QuestionQUESTION: Dear Doctor,
Its a bit lengthy letter. Kindly help me from this problem. Its about rashes/acne/pimple.
Am 35 yrs old male from India. I was suffering from heavy Hair loss. My doctor prescribed me Minoxidil topical solution, even after using that for 2 months i found the hair loss was not under control. So i stopped using that and met another doctor, this doctor injected me kenacort 40 injection in my baldness, which is close to my fore head. And now the hair loss is under control. But the Problem now is, am having lot of Pimple type of Rashes which looks very ugly in my forehead. I met another skin specialist for this pimple (Its not a pimple actually, acne or rashes something happened due to allergy, am damn sure, but still not sure of what was am allergic of) The other doctor prescribed me clindamycin and phosphate gel, I used it for one month and the result is nothing... again i met another doctor who prescribed me Retino.0.025% ((Tretinoin) it works but results are pathetic... like this medicine heals, but again i found a new one, when ever I wash a face (Even without a soap) I see some rashes, after applying the medicine it looks better. But still am not satisfied with this treatment. Am using it for 2weeks but still, the rashes disappear and comes again, especially when i wash my face. Also I was prescribed salicylic acid. Kindly advice me, help me to get rid of this problem.
Thanks a million for investing your precious time.
Regards
Balajee
ANSWER: My dear Balajee,
No worries about your question being lengthy, the more information the better!
I would like to start off by letting you know that I am not a doctor or dermatologist, I am an Esthetician. We specialize in skin care and help dermatologists.
Please know that every client of mine gets my 100% attention no matter what the issue is.
In your case, I want to help you any way I can to resolve what is happening to your skin.
Some medications will react different with every individual. You can experience dryness or rashes.
Topical salicylic acid which is used to help clear and prevent skin blemishes such as pimples. This is something that in time will help your skin. I was happy to read that it is working. I understand about wanting something that will work immediately - I do that sometimes :)
But I would recommend to continue the salicylic acid and be patient with it.
Your hair loss concerns me. Are you under stress?
Have you tried taking Biotin supplements or foods that contain biotin such as walnuts, green peas, sunflower seeds (amazing little seeds),soybeans,oats, brown rice, liver and egg yolks
At one point in my life - I was under extreme stress and adding biotin to my diet helped me :)
I also am curious on how your diet is? Could you let me know what foods you eat? I'm sure you know what you put into your body reflects on your outer appearance.
So from my end, I will do what I can. Depending on your reply, I will know where to direct you
Look forward to your reply to help you further.
Warmly
Elaine
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QUESTION: Oh Thanks a million for your care and advice. So Soooo Kind of you.
About my diet, what you said is correct, am not taking a balanced diet of biotin. Am a pure vegetarian and I eat cooked vegetables Like Potato, Beans, Carrot, one day one vegetable of around some 50 grams to maximum 100 grams, and rice as my food.
Am loosing hairs, but not a bald head guy so far, like in the corner of my fore head, I lost hairs completely, which looks like i have a broad fore head, and i lost the density of my hairs. As am 35yrs, I afraid that I may get a big baldness by 40yrs+.
Am basically a placement service consultant, nature of my job involved with meeting peoples regularly. And that's the reason I wanna maintain a pleasing look. Provided my body is a heat body. For my hairs am not using any hair oils, but it wont look dry.
Since I have Grey hairs, I was using powder dye to color my hairs for about 7+years and recently i switched over to ammonia free liquid coloring. But the hair fall problem is there for me for a long time. Only after taking this Kenorcort injection, I found my hair fall under control.
I will be Great full and thank full for you if you could help to maintain or increase the density of hairs. Also I wish if you could please advice me how to increase the color complexion and how to get rid of acne/pimple, acne/pimple scars, pimple pores due to pricking the pimples.
Anticipating your reply Eagerly.
Once Again I thank u so much for investing your precious time for a unknown stranger. Thanks a Million.
ANSWER: Hello my dear Balajee :)
It is my pleasure to help you in any way I can! My goal after attending Esthetic schooling was to continue into Medical Esthetics but financially it didn't work for me. It's ok- I read medical journals and continuing education helps me with my clients such as you :)
Most of us aren't aware of Biotin so don't despair.
What a wonderful way of life - vegetarian!
If I may - I'd like to list more foods that you should eat that contain biotin.
- Peanuts - highest in Biotin :)
- Sweet Potato- (also off the Food Rating System chart) high in Vitamin A which contains
Vitamin A a great source of beta carotene, manganese, copper which are like healing properties in the body to eliminate free radicals)
-Cashews, avocado, carrots and bananas
I commend you on being a placement service consultant. Just from our short conversations, I can tell you must be a wonderful and kind person to do this type of job. Like most jobs, at times they can be stressful - hopefully this isn't the case here.
You mentioned that you want to keep up your appearance physically. I understand that completely.
Sometimes socially we are pushed to look a certain way. I don't think that is fair. I always tell my clients -whatever situation you are in - your warm kindness and smile always make you look attractive! :)
About your hair situation, I'm hoping that Biotin will help you here in time to regain and thicken your hair. I am not familiar with the Kenorcort injections but if something works for you - try to give it some time for the injections to keep working.
Also, are you drinking up to 8 glasses of water daily? This is something I highly recommend for all my clients, friends and family. Dehydration is not something your body should experience. With the right amount of water intake, your organs and everything inside your body work better!
I promise you about this fact :)
About the grey hair, each of us has a genetically determined time when we will get gray hair.
(so sorry) BUT there are conditions that can cause gray hair to appear prematurely.
- thyroid disorders, Vitamin B12 deficiency, and the worst symptom of all - smoking.
Seeing that you live in India - have you heard of Ayurveda? It helps balance the body through diet, exercise, body cleansing.
As mentioned above, to clear your skin of blemishes and to have it looking clear - drinking water daily, add more Vitamin A foods to your diet such as Sweet potato and try not to stress.
Stress does bad things to our bodies especially to our skin's appearance.
I'm happy to follow up with anything that I have written here.
In the meantime, be good to yourself - surround yourself with happy thoughts, happy people, less negativity, enjoy the beauty of the world around you.
Look forward to your reply and hope you are having a great Day!!!
Warmly,
Elaine :)
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QUESTION: Am Extremely Happy on seeing your reply. Such a kind person and a motherly care, its amazing to see u. Now am not bothered about my skin or hair, i feel am so good and I look good.. the magic is your reply. Even a professionally trained doctors should learn the kindness from you. Its really a miracle, few text from some one like you can make changes. So kind of you. My prayer is always there for your good health and Long life.
AnswerHello my dear Balajee :)
I am touched deeply by your response and kind words.
Please know that my advise doesn't stop here. You are now my client and I am there for you.
I want to know of your progress and anything else you may have concerns about.
Please email me often as I am concern of your skin and hair
Thank you also for making my job worthwhile.
My prayers and good thoughts are always with you too!!!!
Look forward to your emails anytime!
Warmly
Elaine :)
