You may lose hair due to various reasons. The hair loss may be temporary or permanent.

• The first reason is scalp damage by chemical treatment of hair in salons and mishandling of hair.
• Some other reasons relate to deficiency in diet. That is reversible.
• Some medications and diseases can cause temporary hair loss. Most of these reasons relate to a condition or a disease or a drug. As soon as that situation changes, the hair grows back. Hair loss after pregnancy or a severe disease comes under this category.
• Permanent hair loss is caused by conditions such as Androgenetic Alopecia.

You need not lose hope about your hair. Today medications are available that can help you correct hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) also.

The main factor is to contact the doctor as soon as you observe the beginning of any hair loss.

Some men are genetically determined to be particularly sensitive to the effects of a male sex hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that disrupts the normal pattern of hair growth. In these men, DHT causes the hair follicles to shrink. As a result, the growth phase becomes shorter and over time, normal hairs are gradually replaced by finer, downy hairs. Eventually, all that is left is a miniature hair follicle with no hair inside it.

Nearly two thirds of men experience Male Pattern Hair Loss  during their lifetime

For a formal diagnosis of Male Pattern Hair Loss , speak to your dermatologist.

No. The risk of developing MPHL increases with age but it can begin as early as the teens. By the age of 35, almost 40% of men show some degree of hair loss.

Not necessarily. It is perfectly normal to shed around 100 hairs each day. Butif you are noticing a lot of hairs in the plug-hole when you wash your hair andyour hairline is receding, you could be experiencing the early stages of MalePattern Hair Loss .

No. Hair loss is not caused by over-washing. Shampooing simply loosens the hairsthat are ready to fall out.

Dandruff is caused by a fungus known as malazzesia globosa. This fungus iscommonly found floating in the air which is why dandruff can be treated, but notcured. In addition to the scaling which characterizes dandruff, the conditionalso can lead to hair loss.

Studies have shown that with only 90 minutes of continuous scratching by thefingernails, it is possible to remove all of the cuticular scale, a protectivecovering on individual hairs, off of a hair shaft. This loss leaves the hairshaft weakened and permanently damaged, making it easily susceptible to breakageand hair loss.

This depends on your hair type & composition. Your dermatologist can provide the best guidance on this subject as he understands your hair type & quality well.

 

Minoxidil appears to work by gradually enlarging and lengthening hair follicles, which have been gradually shrinking due to Androgenetic Alopecia. The growth phase may also be extended giving the hairs an opportunity to reach a longer length before they fall out.

1. Make sure your scalp is dry (hair can be damp).
2. Part your hair in the area of hair thinning.
3. Take 1ml of Minoxidil solution.
4. Spread the liquid evenly over the hair loss area.
5. If you use your fingers, wash hands with soap and water.

Hair regrowth with Topical Minoxidil involves some time. While someindividuals see results faster than others, studies show that at least 4 monthsof treatment is generally necessary before there is any evidence of regrowthwith topical Minoxidil.
Within the first few weeks, as Minoxidil begins working, you mayexperience more hair loss than usual. This is temporary and an expected part ofthe Minoxidil process. If this hair loss continues even after 6 weeks, talk toyour doctor. Early hair regrowth is soft and colorless. However, with continueduse, new hairs would become the same color and thickness as your other hair. Iftreatment is successful, the first thing you will notice is less shedding within90 days of beginning treatment. This is because Minoxidil may prolong the growthphase of the hair cycle, thus increasing the number of follicles in the growthphase at the same time. Because Minoxidil is a treatment, not a cure, furtherprogress is only possible by using Minoxidil continuously over the long term.

Minoxidil is applied to the scalp after you’ve washed and towel dried yourhair. Wait for it to dry, and then just style your hair as you normally would.However, we recommend that you wait for 24 hours after using chemicals to makesure that the scalp is free from any irritations that may have developed due tothe chemicals.

Yes. However, while oiling your hair, take care not to massage or rub the scalpvigorously, as that would cause the newly grown hair to be damaged.

There is no specific shampoo. You can use any shampoo, unless your dermatologistprescribes something else. You should use a shampoo that cleanses your scalpwell and a conditioner that is light and won’t weigh down hair.

This is actually a good sign & shows that Minoxidil is working. Within the firstfew weeks, as Minoxidil begins working, you may experience more hair loss thanusual. This is temporary and an expected part of the Minoxidil process. If thishair loss continues even after 6 weeks, talk to your doctor.

Minoxidil has been clinically proven to be safe and effective for both men &women. This is because, Minoxidil is a topical drug & systemic absorption isonly about 1.4%. There are no recorded side effects with Minoxidil.