Hair Loss

A nourished scalp free from any deformities and illness can help in the growth of healthy and lustrous hair. Therefore it is important to keep the scalp moisturized and body hydrated as dry scalp and hair loss are interconnected. Dry flaky scalp can inhibit the growth of new strands of...

Hair loss can be caused due to several reasons, hormonal changes/imbalances is one of them, as hormones play a critical role in how the body functions at any given time. But, it is very difficult to identify if your hair loss is hormonal, as there could be other factors that...

I had been experiencing hair loss problem for a very long time. Initially, I did not pay much attention as I thought it was normal to lose few strands of hair every day. However, over a period of time, I realized that my hair fall has increased and my condition...

Scalp folliculitis can happen anywhere due to an infection in hair follicles. It can cause burning, itching, hot red spots, tender spots. If you have such symptoms along with severe hair fall, then it’s time to visit your dermatologist. What Is Scalp Folliculitis? Scalp Folliculitis is an infectious scalp disease...

Hair loss is a very common concern and most of us face this at some point in our lives. While a few strands of hair falling out each day, is normal but anything beyond 100 strands a day and apparent signs of hair loss from specific areas of scalp, is...

Male pattern baldness is the ultimate enemy for most men. Since there are no preventive measures, it becomes a living nightmare for those who have this genetic makeup. If you are suffering from this hereditary problem, you must not ignore the early signs and symptoms and refer to an expert...

Our body needs some vital vitamins and minerals to function. The deficiency of any crucial mineral like iron can cause a drastic change in our body. With deficiency of iron, hair loss becomes apparent as the hemoglobin levels decrease in the blood. Both, male and female can suffer from iron...

Testosterone may not be directly related to hair loss, but indirectly it can influence hair fall. Sensitiveness of hair follicles to DHT causes hair loss. DHT or dihydrotestosterone is made from testosterone by certain enzymes called 5-alpha reductase. Both men and women can suffer from testosterone hair loss. What Is...

Hair problems like hair thinning, hair loss and hair breakage can be extremely painful. Sometimes we ignore problems like split ends or trichoptilosis. This splitting and fraying of hair shaft cause immense hair damage from the beginning until the end of the hair shaft. When we talk about hair problems,...

Medications, or drugs, are formulated to relieve us from many ailments. However, it is often seen that many drugs possess side effects that can become annoying or at times, even life threatening. One such side effect is drug induced hair loss. An increase in hair fall and hair thinning are...