Alopecia Areata: Causes and Treatment of Patchy Hair Loss
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes smooth, round bald patches. Hair often regrows, and a dermatologist can offer treatments to speed it up.
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Hair
Guides on hair written for Indian skin, with sources and clear advice on when to see a dermatologist.
Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis: Causes and Treatment
Dandruff is a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis, driven by scalp yeast and oil. Medicated shampoos used correctly control it. Overnight oiling can worsen it.
Hair Fall in Women: Causes, Tests and Treatment in India
Hair fall in Indian women is usually shedding after illness, stress or childbirth, or slow thinning linked to genes, iron, thyroid or PCOS. How to tell which.
Male Pattern Baldness Treatment: What Actually Works
Male pattern baldness is genetic and hormone driven. Approved medicines can slow it and regrow some hair if started early. Oils and serums cannot reverse it.
Minoxidil for Hair Loss: What to Know Before You Start
Minoxidil can slow pattern hair loss and regrow some hair, but it takes months, needs ongoing use and may cause early shedding. What to expect.
Postpartum Hair Loss: Why It Happens and When It Stops
Heavy hair shedding a few months after delivery is common and temporary. Most women regain normal fullness by the baby's first birthday. Here is what helps.
Premature Grey Hair: Causes, Tests and What Can Help
Premature greying is mostly genetic, but Indian studies link it to low B12, ferritin and thyroid antibodies. Here is what to test, what helps and what is myth.
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