Can shaving improve hair thickness and growth?
No, when you shave or cut the hair you do not actually help with the hair thickness and growth. Shaving helps in removing the damaged and weak hair but it does not generate new hair follicles. Similarly with haircuts, you remove the split ends, and damaged hair and as a result they appear to be […]
If I have hair fall, should I shampoo less often?
No, instead you should shampoo right. Chose the right products for your scalp by consulting your dermatologist. Shampoos contain products like sodium lauryl sulfate, which can weaken the hair follicles and decrease hair growth. Switch to natural shampoos and your shampooing frequency should match your scalp type. For example if you have oily scalp then […]
Can a diet change cause hair loss?
Yes if you are not eating a balanced diet then it can lead to chronic hair loss. Even a slight change in the food ingredients might cause change in hair health. The rule of thumb it to avoided allergens, alkaline food and acidic meals. You should also try to avoid carbonated drinks, sugary and greasy […]
What changes in my diet will help my hair growth shiner and thicker?
Your diet plays an important role in determining the health of your hair. By making some basic changes in your diet you can notice changes your hair growth and thickness. Eggs contain proteins, biotin, and vitamin B complex that are essential for hair growth; fatty fishes are a good source of omega-3 acids essential for […]
How much hair fall per day is considered normal?
Normal hair fall for a woman is about 50 to 100 strands per day and for men it is about 30-50 strands a day. There is a simple trick to know if your hair fall is more than normal. Just run your fingers from scalp to roots and if there are more than 15 strands […]
Do birth control pills cause hair fall in women?
Yes, birth control pills can cause hair fall. The combination of elements in birth control pills causes the hair follicles to move to the resting (telogen) phase too quickly causing the hair to thin and fall. This condition is termed as telogen effluvium and if you have a family history of baldness you must consult […]
Can children have hair fall too?
Hair fall can happen to anybody even children. This can happen because of problems such as fungal infection on the scalp (ringworm), telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, nutritional deficiency, endocrine problem, sickness such as viral fever, child’s habit of pulling or plucking the hair, tying the hair too tightly in ponytails etc.
What kinds of hair fall treatments are available for children?
Anti-fungal creams for treatment of ringworm and Minoxidil and QR678 are common hair fall treatments for children. QR678 is completely safe to use on children because it consists of natural hair growth factors. Watch this video of successful QR78 treatment of 13 year old child by Dr Rinky Kapoor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzJMiJcFeIA&t=5s
How does the hair grow?
The hair grows in three phases: The Anagen phase which is the active hair growth phase and lasts from two to eight years. Catagen phase which is the regression phase in which the hair transitions to shedding and this phase lasts for about 10 days. Telogen phase is the resting phase of the hair after […]
How long does it take for hair loss treatments to show their effect?
There is no defined time line for hair loss treatment. The results vary from person to person and can depend on the amount of hair loss. Generally it takes about four to seven months to actually see any visible difference. Read more about how different hair fall treatments work at https://www.theestheticclinic.com/cosmetic/hair-loss-treatment.html