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I have been suffering from more frequent hair loss for the past year. I resorted to both pills and anti hair fall products but still am not satisfied. My hair scalp also itches me, is this related?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- Scalp itchiness aming others (iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction...) may lead to hair loss. Itchiness may be due to oiliness, seborrheic dermatitis,...your scalp should be checked, and a blood test ... Read More
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If I look to the extreme right , the left side of my frontal head hurts a lot. What does that mean?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This could be a form of tension headache, or a neuralgia, a type of head pain that occurs due to irritation or pinching of nerves .
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Sometimes when I sleep, it's really hard to wake up. People hit me and I don't even realize it as if I were in a temporary coma. Is that normal?
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- This could fit the description of idiopathic hypersomnia, or sleep drunkenness, a type of sleep disorder characterized by a prolonged major sleep episode, great difficulty waking up in the morning or ... Read More
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Can you please explain for me a bit about it ?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Benign essential tremor (ET) is the most common movement disorder and primarily involves shaking in the hands. Patients with ET typically experience tremors when the arms are held up (such as while re... Read More
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Is there any real safe way to diminish annoying stretchmarks ??
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- It depends on the stage: red ones can be attenuated by topical creams or laser. Skin-coloured or white ones are usually more difficult to treat.
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The tips of my hair is turning red (i have black hair) why?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- There are topical solutions or shampoo that can be responsible of this condition. Your hair should be examined by your doctor to be sure that it is really red.
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I miscarried July 2013 & trying to get pregnant again ever since. Did all z tests u can think of (even z Hysterospalingo) & all is normal. My husband's sperm test is normal too. Can Clomid help?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Clomid can increase your follicule nb
so your chances of pregnancy
Check with your doctor for that
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How BDZ "Benzodiazepine" treat insomnia?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Benzodiazepines are a classic treatment for cases of acute insomnia (i.e., insomnia of short duration that did not exceeds a couple of months). Benzodiazepines act by binding to the receptors of a ch... Read More
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How to treat Barbiturates overdose?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Usually the treatment for barbiturate toxicity is largely supportive, based on securing adequate respiration especially if the breathing of the patient is compromised (as in the case of loss of consci... Read More
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What are the phases of sleep cycle?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Sleep is usually divided into five phases: stages 1, 2, 3, 4, and REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. These stages progress in a cycle as follows: from stage 1 to REM sleep, then the cycle starts over aga... Read More
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