Scalp Reduction Tips

- [ 1] low level laser therapy (lllt)
- [ 2] the ability of lasers to induce hair growth was incidentally noted as early as 1967 when mester et al used lllt to treat cancer in mice and excessive hair growth happened to them.
- [ 3] increased atp production and modulation of reactive oxygen species (ros) induced cell stimulation.
- [ 4] hairmax laser comb in 2007 got clearance from fda for male pattern baldness and 2011 for treatment of female pattern hair loss.
- [ 5] 655 nm wave...more

Post-pregnancy hair loss

temporary hair loss ~experienced at the end of a pregnancy
very little hair loss during pregnancy
sudden and excessive shedding from 3-9 months after delivery
estrogen stimulates hair follicles ~ anagen growing phase ~ hair does not cycle as it normally would.
After the child is born ~ estrogen level drops

hair enters the catagen and telogen phase
very traumatic
hair loss ~ returns to normal one year
treatment includes hair v...more

Poor blood circulation

stress and anxiety
thyroid diseases: hypo/hyperthyroid
high blood pressure
iron deficiency and ferritin deficiency
pregnancy
liver malfunction
chemotherapy
b12 & vitamin deficiencies
scalp disorders: psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis
skin or systemic disease: renal failure etc
large doses of vitamin A
fever: dengue, typhoid etc
hypercholesterolemia, lipid disorders
sudden weight loss
alcohol and caffeinemore

There are a few things in our lives which we don t value until we lose it and our hair is one of those blessings that we are endowed with. For many such people, the hair transplant treatment can bring back the hair that they have lost owing to both external and internal factors. There are a variety of causes behind hair fall such as unhealthy diet habits, regular exposure to pollution and harmful UV rays. Also, our daily dose of stress and tension has a role to play in this respect.

Wha...more

Hair loss is a common problem and is a source of worry for millions of people around the world. While many forms of treatment have been developed over the years, science has yet to conclusively prove the benefits of many such hair loss treatments. PRP treatment is one such baldness treatment, which is highly popular. However, is it effective at treating baldness?

What is PRP treatment?

Platelet-rich plasma or PRP treatment is a procedure involving three distinct steps. The firs...more

One of the biggest worries that can be caused by a seemingly harmless thing is that caused by falling of hair or hair loss as it immediately throws up a stark image of a bald pate, which no one wants to have. The very thought of hair fall tends to lower your confidence about your looks. It may even make you a target of jokes. A commonly heard joke in our part of the world is that if one is losing hair, it is an indication that he is becoming rich. In reality, the opposite is more likely to be tr...more

FUE or Follicular Unit Extraction is a very popular hair transplant technique. When this technique was introduced in 2002, it was considered as the breakthrough technology in the hair transplant industry. In the Follicular Unit Extraction method, a small punch is used for extracting follicular units from the scalp. There is no visible scarring because the follicular units are directly extracted from the scalp one by one.

There are various advantages of this highly evolved hair transpl...more

More and more people are turning towards Ayurveda for their hair loss problem. Hair loss can be embarrassing and hamper one's self-esteem and confidence. When treated early hair loss can be reduced and even stopped completely.

Ayurvedic consideration -

Ayurveda believes that hair fall control is very much associated with the body type and also the stability of your mind-body structure. Ayurveda considers the hair as a byproduct for bone formation. The tissues, which are respon...more

Hair loss can be harrowing for both men and women, especially if it tends to be above normal for extended periods of time. Losing more hair than that can signify problems within the body such as hormonal changes, ageing, lifestyle-related issues etc.

Lifestyle change tips to avoid hair fall

Even before getting into ayurvedic remedies to control the loss of hair, it is important to reduce the problems which may be contributing to the problem in the first place. Some of the thin...more

Alopecia areata is a condition that makes hair fall out in patches. For the same reason, it is also known as patchy baldness. This condition occurs when an individual s own immune system starts to attack the hair follicles. This is the reason why it can even prevent hair from coming back.

In some people though, hair may grow back again. However, there is no guarantee that they will now fall out again. The extent of hair loss and the appearance of patches varies from one person to anothe...more