Hair Issues
Dry/ Damaged Hair
Overuse of hair care products, heat styling, colouring, straightening etc can damage the hair shaft and cause loss of moisture from the cuticular layers giving the appearance of dull, discoloured and damaged hair.
Male Pattern Baldness
Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) is the most common form of hair loss in men, affecting around half of all guys by the age of 50. It usually starts with a bit of thinning at the temples which can progress to a receding hairline and/or bald spots on the head. In time, the hairline recedes towards the back of the head and forms an ‘M’ shape. Eventually, you are left with a horseshoe-shaped ring of hair around the back and sides of your head. MPB affects different people in different ways. Some experience just a few thinning hairs while others lose more extensively.
Male Pattern Baldness
Female pattern hair loss is comparable to male pattern baldness. It is a result of multiple factors such as hormonal, environmental and genetics. It is often associated with polycystic ovarian disease. It is characterized by hair thinning and loss over the top and sides of the scalp while the frontal hair line is usually intact. Medical and procedural treatments can help in effectively controlling the condition.
Pre-mature Hair Greying
Greying of hair before the age of 30 is deemed premature. Genetic causes, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid disorders, anaemia, oxidative stress, drugs, etc. may be responsible. While genetic greying cannot be reversed, in other cases, correction of the causative factor can reverse the condition.
Cyclical Hair Loss
Losing 50 to 100 strands of hair a day is not a cause of concern but if this regular hair cycle is disrupted, one can lose hair faster than it is regenerated causing transient thinning of hair. Stress, illness, surgery, dietary deficiencies, drugs, weight loss, hormonal disorders etc may be responsible for this treatable condition.
Dandruff
Dandruff is one of the most common scalp conditions. It is characterised by itchiness and flaking of the skin on your scalp. Dandruff may be caused by a number of factors, including dry skin, oily skin, yeast overgrowth, or sensitivity to certain hair care products. While it is not contagious or harmful, dandruff can be embarrassing and difficult to get rid of. There are a number of ways to treat dandruff, including over-the-counter shampoos, home remedies, and prescription medications.
Alopecia
Sudden development of patches of hair loss may be due to auto immune conditions like lichen planus, discoid lupus erythematosus, alopecia areata, bacterial or fungal infections of the scalp etc. A thorough examination and investigations are required to diagnose and treat effectively.
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