Cure For Hair Loss

There are several ‘promising’ hair growth and balding cure products that are slowly evolving in the market. Today too, there are several options available such as hair transplantation, finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, laser therapy, supplementation, etc. Here are some examples of promising hair loss cures:   Hair transplantation : Hair transplantation surgery seems to be offering one of the most permanent solutions for hair loss. The procedure requires harvesting hair follicles from the strongest part or the back of the head and placing them into the bald area. Advancements of the procedure are also available in the form of Robotic-assisted hair transplantation, where scarring is absolutely minimal. Unfortunately, it does not increase hair count but only shifts the hair follicles from one space to another. Low Laser light therapy : The low laser light therapy is administered in the form of laser combs that can be applied to hair either once or twice a week. This is...

What is traction alopecia? Hair is lost gradually due to the force induced applied to it in the form of tight braids and ponytails. The hair is under constant strain and tension that pulls at it forcefully. On physical examination, frontal fibrosing alopecia is noticed with a hairline that has a pseudo-fringe sign. The hairstyles pull the hair hard towards the vertex of the scalp resulting in scarring. During advanced stages of traction alopecia, the hair follicles are permanently scarred and do not grow again. Causes of traction alopecia: Hair weaves is considered as one of the most predominant causes of traction alopecia. It may be worn for cosmetic purposes or to disguise hair loss. It involves braiding below the hairline and around the head. Single-tension braids can cause traction alopecia where hair is lost along the sides of the head and around the temples Wearing tight and closed headgears such as helmets can also lead to traction alopecia. Symptoms: The sym...

Any form of cancer can have harmful effects. For individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer at any stage, hair fall as a result of treatment is inevitable. TYPICALLY, HAIR LOSS FOR DIFFERENT KNOWN TREATMENTS FOR CANCER PROGRESSES AS FOLLOWS: For chemotherapy patients: Generally hair falls out and tends to grow back gradually. The hair that falls first, grows back the fastest. You might notice a change in colour and texture of your hair once it grows back. It takes at least two months until after treatment for hair to start growing again. Patients with brain metastases have to undergo a whole brain radiation: In such a case, it takes at least six months after treatment completion to even see an inch of hair growth. New hair growth is usually thinner than the original and a bald spot is left behind in the actual area of treatment. Tamoxifen treatment thins hair considerably and the hair fall lasts as long as you ingest the drug. Even if there are modalities available to reta...

There are many companies in the market that sell vitamins and supplements for hair. They claim to provide a healthy boost for hair growth but do they really work? Every day we shed hair due to the natural growth cycle our hair is constantly going through. It only becomes a problem when that amount of hair being lost increases noticeably. It’s at this point that a dreaded realisation you might be going bald, kicks in. Given the fact that hair plays an absolutely pivotal role in how attractive we feel, it is only natural that if we lose hair, we start looking for remedies and solutions from any source available. Then, let us understand hair loss first. What are the primary causes of hair loss? Genetics: The predominant cause of hair loss in both men and women has been attributed to our genes and so keeping a close eye on your parents or grandparents can give you an insight into whether it may one day affect you. The technical term for common baldness, Androgenetic alopecia is ...