Suffering from an itchy scalp is no fun..

Suffering from an itchy scalp is no fun..

Itchy scalp can be caused due to a number of reasons. Apart from being an irritant, it can also be a cause for embarrassment.These reasons range from dandruff and ringworm to bacterial infections. Many of these conditions result in hair loss and skin rashes. 

5 Ways to bid goodbye to an itchy scalp:

•  Medicated shampoos: Sometimes certain hair care products can result in an itchy scalp. A medicated shampoo which is mild and gentle on the scalp and can result in relieving  
• Sufficient hydration and good nutrition: Doctors suggest that regular drinking of water and adequate intake of vitamins and proteins can help reduce scalp itchiness. An itchy scalp is the result of a dry skin. Water helps the body stay hydrated.
• Anti-lice shampoos: Lice are also sometimes the reason for an itchy scalp. Certain shampoos work well in eliminating lice if used as directed. 
• Steroid creams: Steroid creams and medicated shampoos offer a way out. 
•  Anti-dandruff shampoos: Dandruff on the scalp may also be caused due to regular or irregular washing, or both. Regular use of Anti-dandruff shampoos can help deal with itchy scalps. 
• Right nutrition: Lack of nutrition can also be a major reason. A healthy balanced diet can go a long way in maintaining a healthy scalp.

ENCOURAGE NATURAL HAIR GROWTH

Here are six ways to help in the hair growth process:

1. Less Stress: Don’t force your hair to do double duty while it’s trying to grow. Take some time off from your blow drying, straightening, and curling routine to reduce split ends, dryness, and other damage. That doesn’t mean you should just pull it back. Tight ponytails and buns are another stress factor which can hinder hair growth.
2. Product Switch: Many conventional hair products contain petroleum-derived silicone. You might think you’re simply controlling frizz, but these chemicals are culprits which coat the hair shaft, seal out moisture, and clog follicles.
3. Skip Shampoo: Many men and women make the mistake of washing their hair too frequently. Instead, wait at least a day or two between washes so your scalp has a chance to produce natural oils which make for healthier hair.
4. Trim it Up: Every two or three months, have about a quarter of an inch taken off your mane. While it might feel like backtracking, keeping your ends healthy will improve the overall health of your hair and even promote additional growth.
5. Eat Right: Your hair needs protein, vitamins, and plenty of water to grow long and strong! Eating well is absolutely imperative when it comes to hair, which is a natural indicator of your general health. Eating protein-rich foods like fish will also give you a dose of biotin, vitamin B, vitamin C, and folic acid.
6. Deep Condition: Every week, choose a conditioning treatment.Apply and leave for 15-30 minutes, giving your hair time to absorb that synergy of active, all-natural nutrients, botanicals, and nutraceuticals key to a revitalized hair follicle and a strong, healthy head of hair.

With these six steps, you’ll have your long, shining hair back in no time. Just make sure to eat right and go easy on your scalp by following our low-maintenance advice. There’s no reason your hair should look anything but its absolute glowing best.

No More Bleeding Woes in Hair Transplant Surgeries

No More Bleeding Woes in Hair Transplant Surgeries

Modification in FUT Technique Developed By Renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr. Satya Saraswat. Dr. Satya presented the research papers in 24th Annual World Congress of ISHRS (International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery) at Las Vegas (US).

With this technique there will leas bleeding in Hair Transplant and decreased  number of hair Follicle damage. As per Dr. Satya, he has modified the Old Method of transplant FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) into the advanced technique of transplant where in the blood vessels will not be damaged therefor it will not cause bleeding to happen. This advanced research Papers on FUT technique been selected by INTERNATIONAL SOCEITY OF HAIR RESTORATION SURGERY & has been presented in the ISHRS conference held in Las Vegas(US) from 27th September to 1st October.

Dr. Satya Saraswat said it’s because of the genetic factors that back head hairs don’t have the tendency to fall, that is why they are the safe follicles (group of hairs) and are transplanted in the bald area. In Old FUT Technique, where in the use of blade in every step was causing blood vessels & hair follicles got damaged by 3-5%.

Benefits of Modified FUT Technique:

• It will reduce the Percentage of  the damage causing to follicle of the back head hairs  from 3-5% to less than 2%
•Minimal Bleeding during the procedure as the blood vessels will not get damaged nor will numb the donor area.

Top Reasons causing Baldness:

• Hormone Imbalances
• Inadequate Diet
• Due to various Heath Disease
• Stress & Tension
• Sedentary Lifestyle
• Genetic Factors

SIDE - EFFECTS OF HAIR DYEING

SIDE - EFFECTS OF HAIR DYEING

Hair coloring is the practice of changing the hair color. The main reasons for this are Cosmetic  to cover gray hair, to change to a color regarded as more fashionable or desirable.Hair coloring can be done professionally by a hairdresser or independently at home.

SOME OF THE SIDE EFFECTS OF HAIR DYEING :-

• Poor quality - If the quality of the dye is poor it will have adverse effect on the hair of the person. Many people don't like to invest much and do not opt for good quality hair dyes or colors. However it is not essential that the hair color that is the most expensive will not have any side effect on your hair. There are other factors also that matter and other reasons of bad effects of hair coloring.

• Application not done properly- Nowadays youngsters are going after highlighting their hair. This has very bad impact on the health of the hairs. However, applying it properly and with proper precautions can save your hair to a great extent. The looks also get affected if highlighting is not done properly.

• Over treating - Over treating happens when the color or the dye is left on hair for longer period of time. Even if a relaxer or perm is left for longer time on the hair for more than it should be left, it affects the hair badly.

• Under treating - Coloring of hair takes time and the color has to be left applied on hair for some time period. If the color is not allowed to set and it is removed or washed before time, it will not be able to cover gray hair. If the intention is to highlight your hair, it will give faded results and you will not get the outcome that you wished.

• Reactions due to allergy - Hair color causes allergy to many people. This is why every hair color company advises to take a patch test before applying the color to your hair.

• Bad effects of chemicals - Usually the hair color that you will buy in the retail shop contains chemicals and since there are varieties of chemical used they have their effects on your hair. The chemicals may have adverse effects on your hair so it is essential that you find out the whereabouts of the dye you are using and then take the patch test so that you know whether it is safe for you or not.

 

 

SCALP CONDITIONS

                                 SCALP   CONDITIONS

                                  Common skin problems affecting the scalp  

  

 1.SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS/ ECZEMA :-

The  words  dermatitis and  eczema  refer to  the same condition.

The  term dermatitis  denotes  an inflammation of  the  skin seborrheic  refers to the fact the condition appears in areas rich in sebaceous (oil) glands such as the nasal folds, forehead, and scalp. It is probably the most common scalp condition seen, it  can affect as many as 3% of people. It seems to be more common in men than women. Infants can develop it, but then it usually clears up after a few months.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS :-

• Dull red moist scalp, underlying erythematic ( reddening of the skin ).
• The red areas are covered with greasy looking white or yellowish scales.
• The Scalp can produce embarrassing scaling ( dandruff like flakes ).
• Moderate to severe itching - can be itchy or sore.

TREATMENT:-

• There is no cure . However, it can be controlled with possible long- term remissions.
• In the Scalp :- A scalp application of a pre-wash treatment cream is needed such as salicylic acid - based ointment.
• Sometimes an application containing a mild steroid can help reduce itching and redness.

DIET AND LIFESTYLE :-

• Avoid dairy products, such as milk, cream and cheese
• Avoid alcohol and smoking.
• Address anxiety and stress issues.

2. PSORIASIS OF SCALP :-

It is a skin disorder that can be seen as plaques often circular- deep red, brown, purple, clearly different from surrounding skin. Sometimes completely covered with silver / white scales. It can pop up as a single patch or several, and can even affect your entire scalp. 

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: -

• Scaly, red, bumpy patches
• Silvery - white scales
• Dandruff- like flaking
• Dry Scalp
• Itching
• Hair loss

TREATMENTS:-

• To use medicated shampoos, creams, gels , oils, ointments, and soaps.
• Some of the medications:-  Antimicrobials , Calcipotriene, Betamethasone dipropionate, other topical steroids.

PSORIASIS OF SCALP

Seborrheic dermatitis of scalp

       

  

                 

ROLE OF DIET IN HAIR GROWTH

                    ROLE OF DIET IN HAIR GROWTH

A Good Diet can help in improving the hair growth naturally 

Healthy  locks  are  the  sign of  confidence, describing your individual physical characteristics. Not  for  the cosmetic  reasons , hair  is  also  a  great  marker  of  overall  health. A  healthy diet and  smart  lifestyle  changes , can  have  your  hair  and  health  look  luscious.

Hair  starts  its  lifespan  in  small,  sack- like  structures  in  the  skin  known as  follicles. Each  follicle  produces  a  single  hair  shaft  composed  of  a  hard  protein  called keratin. Each hair has  distinct  growth  cycle- active  growth, maturation and rest. If  you are  facing unusual hair problems with dryness, splitting or breakage or you want to have beautiful locks , nutrition will definitely help you out. What you can do, is to start a hair -healthy diet today. Good nutrition assures the  best possible environment  for building strong, lustrous hair. 

Some of the essential nutrients:-

1. B VITAMINS: Folate, B6, B12

Foods rich in folates , B6, B12 -  Chickpeas, wild salmon,  potatoes,  oats,  bananas, lentils, broccoli, eggs, peanut butter, watermelon, spinach,  green peas, papaya,  wheat germ, soybeans, black eyed peas,  avocados, whole grain bread.

2.BIOTIN

Foods rich in biotin- Eggs, peanuts, almonds, almond butter, wheat bran, walnuts cauliflower, raspberries.

3. IRON- RICH DIET

Foods for iron -rich diet - Clams, oysters, egg yolks,  tofu, starchy beans, lentils, black eyed peas, seaweed,  spinach, mustard greens, brussels sprouts. 

4. VITAMIN C- Guava, papaya, lemons, cabbage, cauliflower, turnip greens, tomatoes, kidney beans, kiwi, grapefruit juice, pineapple, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries.

5. BETA CAROTENE

Foods rich in beta carotene- Sweet potatoes, carrots, butternut squash , pumpkin, mustard greens, red peppers, apricots, cabbage, watermelon,  cherries, mango, guava.

6.ZINC

Foods rich in zinc- Oysters, crab, wheat germ, pumpkin seeds, lentils, pine nuts, cashews, peanuts, peanut butter, sunflower seeds, butter.

Platelet Rich Plasma: Hair Loss Treatment

 

Platelet Rich Plasma: Hair Loss Treatment

PRP therapy for hair loss is a treatment that involves withdrawing a patient's own blood, processing it so that only the enriched cells (platelet-rich plasma) remain, and injecting it into scalp.

It is being used on the scalp as it can apparently stimulate dormant hair follicles and encourages starting growing again. It is a potential form of treatment for men and women who suffer with hair loss either through genetic predisposition, hormonal issues resulting in the stimulation of natural hair growth.

New hair growth can be seen as early as 2 months, but is typically evident between 5-8 months and will continue to improve up to a year after treatment.

At Cosmo world,PRP therapy is a versatile tool in the treatment of hair loss for a number of causes including:

1. Male Pattern Hair Loss are especially in the early stages of balding,or anytime there is a lot of miniaturized hair on the scalp. 3-6 sittings are recommended at an interval of 1 month each.

2. Female Pattern Hair Loss are at all stages of hair loss

3. Hypotrichosis (fine/reduced hairs) of the eyebrows or beard

4. Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis

5. After Hair Transplant

6. Due to metabolic reasons and iron deficiency anemia.