Hair Loss

If you have lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition that causes antibodies to attack healthy tissue and you are experiencing hair loss gradual thinning or excessive hair breakage; then there are chances that both the concerns are related. Find out more about lupus-related hair loss in this article. Read More

Dandruff is a concern that affects 30-95% of the world’s population. Otherwise known as Pityriasis capitis, this rather common scalp disorder affects those in the age range of 15 to 50 years. The flakes and itchiness are a cosmetic concern, primarily because the former is visible on dark hair. Many...

It is normal to lose between 50 and 100 strands of hair a day without noticing it. Generally, it is not a cause of worry. However, it can sometimes indicate an underlying medical condition. Hair loss can be sudden or gradual in progression. Sudden hair loss results from an acute...

Scalp pruritus is a medical term for itchy scalp that occurs due to scalp irritation. The common presenting symptoms include dry and itchy skin, bald patches, scales, flakes, redness, pus-filled sores, and mild swelling. Having an itchy scalp leads to hair loss often because of the underlying condition. Read More

Male-pattern baldness is a primarily hereditary form of hair loss. According to research, 58% of men in the age group of 30-50 years have experienced male pattern baldness.

A healthy head of hair will shed around 100-150 strands on a daily basis.  If you notice that you are shedding more than the normal amount of hair, it is referred to as telogen effluvium or excessive hair shedding, which, if untreated, can lead to hair loss. Read More

A receding hairline refers to the thinning and the subsequent loss of hair on the scalp. Signs of a receding hairline begin to show at the temple, moving towards the crown. As a result, a bald patch develops on the top and front of the scalp. This condition is more...

Hair loss is a problem that is faced by almost 70% of the Indian men and women. There are several ways in which you can control hair loss. But, if hair loss/hair thinning has given you sleepless nights, then you would be happy to know that there are certain prescription...

Hair loss can be really distressing especially when you know that your hairstyle is largely responsible for that. If you have suffered from unusual hair loss due to excessive pulling of the hair, then you are not alone. This form of acquired hair loss condition is medically termed as Traction...

Everyone sheds hair naturally. In fact, most people lose 50-100 strands in a day. So it is totally normal to lose a few strands while you are washing your hair or brushing your hair or for that matter when you are styling them.But what if you begin to lose more...