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Asked for male, 21 years old from Mumbai
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Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulphide, which slow the growth and die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid. 1) Aspirin contains the same act...more
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Hi,
hair greying, dandruff &
hair loss is caused due to chronic illness, stress, anxiety, sinusitis, me dicinal aggravation, acidity, indigestion, sluggishness of liver, excessive consumption of alcohol, caffiene, nicotine, junk food, exposure to dust, scorching sun, polluted atmosphere, intake of conteminated water.
Most of d. Cases r influenced with stress & anxiety.
Please, carry on d under noted norms to check hair loss./greying hair/ dandruff
- tk, plenty of water to eli...more
hair greying, dandruff &
hair loss is caused due to chronic illness, stress, anxiety, sinusitis, me dicinal aggravation, acidity, indigestion, sluggishness of liver, excessive consumption of alcohol, caffiene, nicotine, junk food, exposure to dust, scorching sun, polluted atmosphere, intake of conteminated water.
Most of d. Cases r influenced with stress & anxiety.
Please, carry on d under noted norms to check hair loss./greying hair/ dandruff
- tk, plenty of water to eli...more
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Asked for female, 36 years old from Bangalore
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suggest me any herbal shampoo to my hairs grow long if we used herbal shampoo our hairs become gray?
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Hair greying ,Hair loss, dandruff & dryness of hair.
Cause due to chronic illness, stress, anxiety, sinusitis, medicinal aggravation, acidity, indigestion, sluggishness of liver, excessive consumption of alcohol, nicotine, junk food, physical emotional stress, inherited factors.
Most of d. Cases r influenced with stress & anxiety.
Please, carry on d under noted norms to check hair loss./greying & splitting hair/ dandruff
U need, calcium sodium, phosphorus...more
Hair greying ,Hair loss, dandruff & dryness of hair.
Cause due to chronic illness, stress, anxiety, sinusitis, medicinal aggravation, acidity, indigestion, sluggishness of liver, excessive consumption of alcohol, nicotine, junk food, physical emotional stress, inherited factors.
Most of d. Cases r influenced with stress & anxiety.
Please, carry on d under noted norms to check hair loss./greying & splitting hair/ dandruff
U need, calcium sodium, phosphorus...more
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Natural oils such as coconut, olive, jojoba, almond etc. Can be used to massage the scalp for countering hair fall. Gently massage the scalp prior to head bath twice a week. Also check hemoglobin for anaemia and thyroid status with serum tsh. Have more proteins and trace minerals like copper, zinc, selenium in diet. Start taking a hair nutrition supplement. Keep stress away with regular exercise, yoga, meditation. Get the underlying scalp condition like dandruff treated.
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The common reasons behind hair fall are lack of essential nutrients in the body, improper and unhealthy dietary habits, hormonal imbalance, certain medications, dandruff, alopecia and other scalp disorders, stress and tension etc. Check hemoglobin for anaemia and thyroid status with serum tsh. Have more proteins and trace minerals like copper, zinc, selenium in diet. Start taking a hair nutrition supplement.
Keep stress away with regular exercise, yoga, meditation. Get the underlying scalp c...more
Keep stress away with regular exercise, yoga, meditation. Get the underlying scalp c...more
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Hi.dandruff is basically the superficial (outermost) layer of skin which sheds quickly rather than a period of 30 - 40 days.
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. Your daughter can use adult shampoo little diluted with water. Ask her to wash her hair daily. If it doesnât work then apply medicated shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide and salicylic acid.
You can apply tea tree oil which has anti fungal properties, add it to your shampoo. It will soothe the scalp...more
Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. Your daughter can use adult shampoo little diluted with water. Ask her to wash her hair daily. If it doesnât work then apply medicated shampoo containing zinc, selenium sulphide and salicylic acid.
You can apply tea tree oil which has anti fungal properties, add it to your shampoo. It will soothe the scalp...more
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Asked for female, 22 years old from Dhanbad
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Homeopathic mode of treatment has good scope and can aid regrowth of hair. Homeopathic medicines stimulate the hair roots to promote regrowth.
The main advantage of opting for Homeopathic medicines for hair regrowth is the absence of any related toxic side effects.
The top three on the list of Homeopathic medicines for hair regrowth are Fluoric Acid, Phosphorus and Baryta Carb.
To treat hair loss through homeopathy detail case history of the patient needs to be studied. The cause and...more
The main advantage of opting for Homeopathic medicines for hair regrowth is the absence of any related toxic side effects.
The top three on the list of Homeopathic medicines for hair regrowth are Fluoric Acid, Phosphorus and Baryta Carb.
To treat hair loss through homeopathy detail case history of the patient needs to be studied. The cause and...more
Asked for male, 33 years old from Kamrup Rural
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Dear lybrate user,
hair growth occurs in cycles. Each cycle consists of a long growing phase (anagen), a short transitional phase (catagen) and a short resting phase (telogen). At the end of the resting phase, the hair falls out (exogen) and a new hair starts growing in the follicle beginning the cycle again.
Normally, about 40 hairs reach the end of their resting phase each day and fall out. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, clinical hair loss may occur.
Hair loss have many...more
hair growth occurs in cycles. Each cycle consists of a long growing phase (anagen), a short transitional phase (catagen) and a short resting phase (telogen). At the end of the resting phase, the hair falls out (exogen) and a new hair starts growing in the follicle beginning the cycle again.
Normally, about 40 hairs reach the end of their resting phase each day and fall out. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, clinical hair loss may occur.
Hair loss have many...more
Asked for male, 24 years old from Patna
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Dear lybrate user,
hair growth occurs in cycles. Each cycle consists of a long growing phase (anagen), a short transitional phase (catagen) and a short resting phase (telogen). At the end of the resting phase, the hair falls out (exogen) and a new hair starts growing in the follicle beginning the cycle again.
Normally, about 40 hairs reach the end of their resting phase each day and fall out. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, clinical hair loss may occur.
Hair loss have many...more
hair growth occurs in cycles. Each cycle consists of a long growing phase (anagen), a short transitional phase (catagen) and a short resting phase (telogen). At the end of the resting phase, the hair falls out (exogen) and a new hair starts growing in the follicle beginning the cycle again.
Normally, about 40 hairs reach the end of their resting phase each day and fall out. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, clinical hair loss may occur.
Hair loss have many...more
Asked for male, 27 years old from Ghaziabad
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Hair fall is a very common phenomenon that plagues millions of people around the globe. Most of you take supplements of vitamin on a regular basis as it aids the build-up of new hair and skin cells. Read on to find out how exactly do the various vitamins help your hair:
1. Vitamin A: This vitamin controls the production of retinoic acid in your hair follicle. It is not only helpful for skin care but stimulates hair growth. It is immensely fruitful in moisturizing your hair and keeping it hea...more
1. Vitamin A: This vitamin controls the production of retinoic acid in your hair follicle. It is not only helpful for skin care but stimulates hair growth. It is immensely fruitful in moisturizing your hair and keeping it hea...more
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