Does itchy oily scalp cause hair loss? How about dandruff? It is pertinent to recognise the condition of your scalp to effectively treat and prevent hair loss. What causes dandruff and scalp inflammation? Dandruff is a lay person’s term for a medical condition called seborrheic dermatitis. The term dermatitis itself was first to an inflammatory…
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Previously, we shared a few common misconceptions about extensive hair fall. Today, we debunk more myths about hair fall and share our best treatment tips.
1. Keep your skin acne and blemish free Acne occurs when the oil glands under the skin, scientifically known as sebaceous glands, become clogged with sebum, an oily substance. This process is known as inflammation, and it is often genetically determined. Hence, if you have a family history of acne, you are at high risk.…
Since ancient times, plant extracts have been widely used for hair growth promotion in the traditional Ayurveda, Chinese and Unani systems of medicine. One of the most potent sources of these plant extracts would be the oil extract of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.). Historically, safflower has mainly been used in traditional medicine to treat different…
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How does a shampoo work?
What constitutes a good shampoo? Caring for one’s hair is just as important as caring for one’s face, but often gets less attention. Understanding what constitutes a good shampoo is an important part of making sure your hair stays healthy and voluminous. To help you navigate the world of hair care products, we introduce you…
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All About Male Pattern Hair Loss
Male pattern hair loss, or androgenetic alopecia, is exceedingly common. Hair thinning and hair loss can begin as early as late adolescence and progress with age. Understanding why it happens, including its strong genetic element, can help men counter its effects. Characteristics of male pattern hair loss (MPHL) MPHL typically begins first with bitemporal recession…
Is my hair loss normal? We may experience changes to our hair such as hair loss or thinning as we age, so be sure to distinguish the difference between normal changes and alopecia. 100-150 hair strands lost in a day is normal and they usually show up when you brush your comb through or after…
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Dermatologist’s Best Guide to Hair Fall
What is hair loss? Hair loss, or excessive hair fall, is also known medically as alopecia can be defined by shedding of hair, leading to an overall thinning that causes the scalp to be visible, or “balding”. Some people may also experience hair problems such as a change in the quality of hair or breakage…
Seborrhoeic or seborrheic dermatitis is a common, chronic or relapsing form of eczema/dermatitis. The condition mainly affects the sebaceous, gland-rich regions of the scalp, face, and trunk. There are infantile and adult forms of seborrheic dermatitis. It is sometimes associated with psoriasis (sebopsoriasis). Seborrheic dermatitis is also known as seborrheic eczema. Dandruff also known as…
Hair loss at any age affects one’s self confidence and esteem. It may also lead to depression and anxiety, conditions that affect work productivity and fitness. Unfortunately, way too many hair loss sufferers go an entire merry-go-round of trichologists, medi-spas, scalp treatments by aestheticians, hair salons before deciding to see a dermatologist, by which time…