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Hair care starts by recognizing your hair type, by matching it with your hair care routine accordingly. It also, helps in choosing the best-suited hair style and color closest to its natural color and texture which is vital. Hair can be catogerized on the basis of oiliness, curls and texture, and various typing systems that are described briefly below: Hair…
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“Doctor, my kid has lice and nits in hair? How do you get head lice? How to check for lice? How to treat lice?” Lice infestation is called Pediculosis and when lice live on your head it is called Pediculosis Capitis. Head lice (more technically termed as Pediculus humanus var. Capitis) feeds on the human blood and affects the age…
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“Doctor, I have tried almost everything from rebonding, coloring to hair spas, but nothing seems to last for long. My hair is now turned frizzy and unmanageable. What is best dermatologist recommended hair care routine? Hair care is indeed one of the toughest things to do in today’s world owing to the air and water pollution; ever changing hair products…
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“Doctor, how does minoxidil work? What are minoxidil side effects? How should I put minoxidil lotion on my scalp? I have been using minoxidil for years; should I stop it now? Can I start using Rogaine without consulting a doctor?” Minoxidil is the best bet for hair loss, may it be diffuse or patterned, and may it be in males…
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“Doctor, how is hair transplant done? How much time does it take? Are there any side effects? Can anyone make out that I have done the transplant?” There are two techniques of doing hair transplant- Follicular unit transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE). The latest addition is Robotic hair restoration. This article deals mainly with the FUE, the basics,…
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Alopecia means loss of hair or baldness. There are many types of alopecia. Alopecia areata is a common cause of localized bald patches on the scalp in all age groups. Alopecia areata is a non-scarring type of hair loss that typically causes patches of baldness. In 90% cases, the scalp is the involved site. Watch this video by Dr…
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Postpartum hair loss or postnatal telogen effluvium term is used for hair loss that occurs 3-6 months after delivery of a baby. Why does it occur? Normally, scalp hair stay in growing/anagen phase for 3 years followed by dormant/catagen stage for 3 months and is finally shed in telogen stage. However, during pregnancy your scalp hair stays in the growing…
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Written By Dr Arika Bansal, MD Skin “Doctor, I have Male Pattern Baldness. Should I use Minoxidil, or opt for LASERS or hair transplant?” With the advent of multiple treatment options to handle Male Pattern Baldness, it is very difficult to understand which treatment is the best. Today, we have a leading hair expert; Dr Arika Bansal to throw some…
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Are you losing sleep over hair loss? Read this article to know dermatologist recommended hair re-growth products like shampoo, hair oil, serum, vitamins etc.In this article, we have provided complete dermatologist guide on hair loss. How many hair falling out can lead to baldness? Hair loss of 100 hairs per day is normal. But, it is very difficult to gauge…
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PRP injections or Platelets Rich Plasma treatment is an innovative technology that has proven to be effective in various disorders. PRP is indeed an effective yet affordable solution for hair loss and facial rejuvenation. What is PRP injection or Platelets Rich Plasma therapy? PRP is that portion of blood that contains approx. 3 to 5 times the number of platelets…
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Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple gold medal during her medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.
Dr Surbhi, MD has many accolades to her credit including University topper and triple Gold medal during her Medical graduation. Her passion is to treat skin problems with lifestyle changes, medicines and minimum procedures.