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Winter is a season that comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to our hair. The chilly outside air may dry out your hair, making them feel brittle and crunchy. Shrinking temperatures could trigger the moisture contained in your hair to stop entirely, making them lose vibrancy and creating baldness. Luckily, there are some easy steps we can take to help reduce the effects of winter-related hair loss

Tips to help you get away from hair fall caused in winter: 

• Hot oil massages: 

Giving your hair the moisture it deserves is the best thing you can do in winter and oil massages is the best thing you can do. They are an excellent method to stop hair loss throughout the winter and be very relaxing. Oiling and massaging your help also helps with blood circulation to your scalp, which helps strengthen the hair follicles.

• Avoid heat styling and hot water showers:

Letting your hair dry naturally is the easiest way to avoid damage. Drying your hair doesn’t need extreme heat; on the contrary, it will help keep your hair healthy. If you’re able, you should try to let your hair dry naturally through the winter months. Heat style is more common in the fall and winter, but it will ultimately damage your hair and cause it to crack. Also, switch to warm water when taking a tub. Avoid prolonged baths or showers in hot water, since excess heat can damage your hair. Instead, opt for tepid water with warm head-washing.

• Don’t go outside with wet hair:

Wet hair is much more vulnerable to damage than dry hair. While you’re walking in the cold, your hair is likely to freeze and break if it comes into contact with moisture. Nevertheless, air drying is the preferred choice, it’s better if you blow dry your hair rather than venture outside with wet hair. However, pick a room temperature or less heated setting.

• Do not overwash your hair: 

Your hair’s natural hair oil loses its nourishing properties once washed frequently, and the dry winter is particularly damaging to your hair since it is lost vital oils. If necessary, consider extending the time between washes. Wash every other day if you normally wash daily. Advance to the next well-equipped interval after your hair is no longer completely dry. Try every three days if your hair still sheds light only with dry shampoo.

• Eat a healthy and balanced diet: 

A nutritional deficiency, such as too little vitamin A, B, and E, can have a negative impact on the wellness of your hair and lead to thinning. Vitamins A and B strengthen your scalp’s sebum production, which facilitates blood flow and allows your hair to flourish. Poor diet and nutritional deficiencies severely limit your body’s physical capabilities to create new hair. Throughout the colder months, concentrate on consuming adequate proteins, vegetables, and nutrients.

Be set in winter with these healthy tips 

Incorporate these suggestions into your usual routine for the winter for excellent hair care. This winter, say goodbye to your hair woes and leave behind all those bad hair days.

People mostly assume that baldness can cause only when you reach a certain age or it is a cause of ageing, Well! It is a big no!! ageing is not the only cause of your baldness. People at a very young age also go through the same kind of problem and then they get anxious while getting out of the house as they think people might laugh at them (especially at their baldness). But staying home cannot be an option, we should know what are we exactly suffering from which is causing weight loss and take steps to treat it.

Here are some of the possible causes which you might be suffering from:

• LACK OF VITAMINS IN YOUR BODY:
  Lack of vitamin deficiency such as the absence of Vitamin B12, DC, or even zinc and biotin deficiency can also cause hair loss. A balanced diet can help you get over these deficiencies.
• STRESS:
  Stress can lead to a lot of health problems but one of them is hair loss, you need to know what is causing you to stress and take steps towards managing it. The best you can do is start meditating and doing some stress-bursting activities like things which give you happiness and make you feel stress-free.
• AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS:
  The immune system attacks the body and produces disorders where the body’s organs experience dysfunctions. Autoimmune diseases can impair the digestive system leading to problems with nutrient intake and hair loss.
• GENETICS:
  Some of the factors which can cause hair loss is when it’s hereditary. Are your family members getting bald very soon? If the answer is yes then even you can also go through the same, the one thing you can do to avoid hair loss at a young age is to care for your hair constantly by oiling it twice a week, knowing which product suits your hair type and using it accordingly.
• PREGNANCY:
  Well as there are constant changes taking palace in our body during the pregnancy period. This is not a huge worry but if you think that it seems like a concern consult your doctor.
• HORMONAL CHANGES:
  There is a lot of research stating that due to hormonal changes a person can suffer from hair loss, there is no possible prevention for it but you can talk to your doctor if you feel you are suddenly losing too much hair.
• MEDICINES:
  If you are prescribed a new type of medication and since then you have started experiencing hair loss then it can be a possible side effect of that medicine. So what can you do now? Talk to your doctor and ask them to change the medications.

Hair loss seems to be a more serious problem than it seems can be caused due to various types of problems, the first thing you should do before experimenting with anything is to consult a dermatologist and get your problem resolved before it causes any further harm to your hair.

Waking up in the morning and finding hair on your pillow or while combining or even in the drain. So much hair fall. Our first instinct when we see hair fall is stress and anxiety.

Hair plays an important role when we talk about the way we look and losing our hair can be a very upsetting situation, and it is normal to be upset about it. Due to this people stop socializing, or avoid doing the things they enjoy (especially for which they have to go out). But stressing out is not an option, however! stress can also be a cause for your hair fall too, so what can you do to avoid the anxiety regarding hair fall? The answer is simple just follow some of the basic methods like:

• Start a healthy lifestyle: A healthy lifestyle with a proper timetable like, healthy and time-to-time eating habits with a proper sleeping schedule. 
• Check if the shampoo you use is suiting your hair type: Every hair type is different and thus their treatment also varies, and the products you use can affect the health of your hair, that’s why it is important to look for the right product. 
• Take proper care of your hair: Just following a healthy diet or changing shampoo is not your only solution, taking care of your hair is also important, just like our body our hair also needs nourishment from the outside too, as constant oiling and hair wash, the proper haircut is what your hair needs.
• Talk to doctors regarding the problems you are facing with hair loss: Getting an expert opinion is the best care you can give to your hair, they know in detail about what you might be suffering from and it can help you get the treatment that your hair might need.
• Lastly, knowing how to manage your stress and depression and giving attention to your mental health is also essential.

Hair fall can be stressful, but it is eventually on us how we should react to it. If we take the proper steps regarding our hair health too then there is no need to worry about it. Taking with professionals is best other than trying to treat it on your own. Consult a doctor today.

HOW TO TACKLE AND TREAT ADULT ACNE

One of the most prevalent skin problems is acne. Many people have experienced it or may experience it in the future. But to further confuse matters, teen acne and adult acne are two different conditions. Everything you did to defend yourself the first time you battled acne in your teens won’t necessarily work for you as an adult. Teenage acne is frequently caused by a change in hormones that comes with maturing, although adult acne can be caused by a variety of factors. Forget what you believed to be true and pay attention.

WHAT CAUSES ADULT ACNE?

Acne is mostly brought on by excessive sebum production and clogged pores. The expression “clogged pores” keeps coming up in conversation. A discussion on acne would be incomplete without mentioning it, at the risk of repetition. You may be sure that there are clogged pores wherever there is acne.

Millions of tiny holes (pores) connect our skin’s surface to the sebaceous glands that are located beneath the skin. In a healthy amount, they generate sebum, an oily material that keeps the skin moisturised and forms a waterproof layer to keep the body’s water content as high as possible.

Dead skin cells, germs, and sebum all pass through a follicle on their way to being washed away. The follicle becomes clogged when it is straining to work overtime while being overflowing with sebum and debris. This might cause an infection. The body then switches to self-healing mode and sends an SOS (save our skin) signal to the rest of the body to send more blood cells to the part that is inflamed. Because of this, when you pop a pimple, pus and blood come out. It’s a physically remarkable as well as disgusting motion.

However, we can’t totally put the blame on clogged pores. The way we live can also be a factor in those bothersome pimples. Because stress, food, and insufficient sleep are all connected to hormones, they can directly affect the chemical balance of your skin, making it more susceptible to acne.

THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ACNE

Identifying the type of acne you have is the first step to treating it. Acne can be flat on the surface of the skin or raised and fit into the following categories:

Comedones – These are tiny papules that are skin-coloured. Blackheads are closed comedones, whereas whiteheads are open comedones. Most people mistake blackheads for dirt, but when comedones are open, melanin interacts with oxygen and oxidises, darkening in colour.

Milia – Dead skin cells that become caught on their way out of the body, also known as milk spots, usually form a tiny cyst. They may spontaneously remove themselves over the course of a few months, depending on how near they were to the skin’s surface.

Papules – the kind of acne that is most closely associated with skin conditions. Red lumps without a pus centre are called papules. They typically take a few days to fill up with pus, during which time we have repeatedly prodded, stabbed, and pricked them in order to get that pleasurable pop. However, we strongly advise you to resist any temptations because having beautiful skin is much more pleasurable than popping a pimple.

Pustules – When papules contain pus, they become pustules.

Nodules – are the hardest form of acne to overcome. They typically remain solid beneath the skin and don’t form whiteheads. Nodules, which can be very painful, are signs that an infection from a blocked pore has migrated deeply into the layers of the skin. You must absolutely refrain from attempting to pick at these.

Cysts – essentially nodules, but softer because they contain pus. Since they will hurt just as badly, you won’t feel the need to play with them.

HOW TO TREAT ACNE

REDUCE YOUR STRESS LEVELS
It seems unjust that stress-related acne development or aggravation would add to our stress levels. Our bodies respond to stress by creating the hormones cortisol and androgens as a form of defence. The problem is that they increase sebum production.

We have little influence over many factors that cause stress, but we do have some control over how we choose to deal with it. You can achieve this by engaging in self-care activities, engaging in regular exercise to increase your feel-good endorphins, and starting a journal to help you better process your emotions.

IMPROVE YOUR DIET

Although we know it’s harder said than done given the poor food habits we’ve developed during lockdown (you’re not alone if you got into contact with your fridge more than anybody else), our diet is a little easier to control than stress. Foods heavy in sugar and refined carbohydrates raise insulin levels, which subsequently trigger the body to generate more oil, increasing the likelihood of a clogged pore.

We hate to be the ones to encourage you to cut back on your intake of carbohydrates and sugar, especially if you have a very sweet appetite. You need a healthy quantity of each, but moderation is key. This doesn’t mean eliminating it altogether (we’d never be so harsh).

How to choose the right hair transplant procedure?

There are not too many options to choose from types of hair transplant procedures. The surgeon doing the procedure generally decides the right hair transplant procedure. So rather than the type of procedure, it is essential to look at the qualification of a hair transplant doctor and select the right doctor. Ideally, only dermatologist and plastic surgeons are qualified and certified to do hair transplant procedures. Do not opt for centres were technicians, therapists, or other medical specialities do hair transplants.

Currently, the popular and patient-friendly hair transplant procedure is Follicular Unit Extraction or F.U.E. At Yavana Aesthetics Clinic we do the hair transplant by the ‘No Root Touch’ technique.

How exactly is the treatment done? Step-by-step procedure pls?

The ‘No Root Touch’ Hair transplant treatment usually takes a whole day and is a comfortable patient-friendly procedure. Before the procedure, there will be multiple consultations to understand and decide the exact areas of the ‘No Root Touch’ transplant in discussion with the patient.

• Anaesthesia – This is done with local sedatives and anaesthesia only in the areas to be treated. The anaesthesia is delivered so that the scalp is numb and the patient does not feel discomfort or pricking during the extraction and transplant procedure. The patient goes back home immediately after the session is done.
• Extraction of grafts – The follicle unit is removed by the performing doctor depending on the number of follicular units required in the individual patient. It is removed using sharp micro punches one at a time with care and precision. After separating the selected follicle from the surrounding hair, it is extracted by the doctor using forceps without disturbing or touching the viable root of the follicle. The micro spot or hole caused after the removal of extracted hair heals by itself in the following week due to the body`s natural healing response and becomes practically invisible at the end of 10-15 days.
• Implantation of grafts – This is a fine, artistic visionary job as the recipient site has to be selected with care that the transplanted hair looks natural. In ‘No Root Touch’, the recipient site is created by making slits according to the orientation of the natural existing hair so the transplanted hair blends in well. Then the extracted grafts are placed in these slits. The placement of grafts is done with precision to ensure appropriate desired results. The slits heal rapidly with time and there is no evidence of them in a few days after the ‘No Root Touch’ procedure. Finally, the donor area is bandaged and the dressing is removed on 3rd day after the procedure. A detailed post-transplant care list is given.

How many sittings does it take?

Ideally in one sitting, 1500-2000 hair follicle units are transplanted into an individual. Depending on the areas of hair loss a patient is desirous of getting treated,1-3 sittings can be required for complete hair coverage.

What is its recuperation time?

In ‘No Root Touch’, there are no long periods of downtime. You need about 3-7 days to recuperate. Most of our patients resume work by the 5-7th day. You can start working from home the next day itself.

What should one expect after surgery?

Swelling may occur (especially after your first transplant), usually on the forehead and usually beginning around day 2-4 following surgery. This usually resolves completely in 2-3 days. The patient is advised to sleep in a semi-reclining position for 2-3 days after surgery. Few patients may experience minor symptoms like itching, and decreased sensation (mostly on the top of the head), but rarely are a problem and resolve quickly.

What is its cost in India? Also, are there any recurring costs?

The cost of treatment is variable as it depends on the number of follicle grafts done in a patient. The hair transplant procedure does not have any recurring cost as it is a one-time treatment with long-term results.

Who is the right target audience for this treatment?

The right audience for FUE is listed below:

• Ideally patients with age 30 years and above are excellent candidates for hair transplant. An early age between 25 to 30 yrs the doctor will decide on an individual basis whether it can be done or not.
• Individuals with inadequate response to medication.
• There has to be sufficient donor area in the individual and average hair calibre of the donor graft. This can be decided by the treating doctor.
• Individuals looking for frontal hair loss or hairline recreation.
• Individuals with temporal hair loss or complete hair loss on the top and crown area.
• FUE is also done for correcting a poorly transplanted area from the past transplants
• Body FUE hair transplant is also done in areas like beard, moustache, eyelash, eyebrows etc. if the growth is sparse and affects the cosmetic appearance.

Who is not a good candidate for this treatment?

Individuals with large bald areas with very small poor donor areas are not good candidates for FUE. Again individuals with unrealistic expectations of the results are not eligible for this treatment.FUE or any form of hair transplant is also not done in individuals with excessive scarring tendencies.

How different is this treatment from a Non-surgical hair transplant?

There is no such thing as a non-surgical hair transplant. Any hair transplant is a surgical procedure. The advantage of ‘No Root Touch’ is it is a minimally invasive hair transplant procedure. There are other non-surgical hair growth treatments such as PRP however their results are different and not comparable to a hair transplant.

Right age of getting this treatment done?

Anyone above 18 years can opt for a ‘No Root Touch’ hair transplant. However, the recommended age is for individuals who are 30 or above age.

What are the top 3 advantages and top 3 disadvantages of this treatment?

The top 3 advantages are it is scarless, and sutureless surgery. Hence there is no visible linear line scar after ‘No Root Touch’ unlike other hair transplant methods. There is less discomfort and faster healing in ‘No Root Touch’. Another top advantage is it is possible to take hair from other body areas like the chest and beard in case the scalp donor area is poor.

The top 3 disadvantages of ‘No Root Touch’ is it can time consuming and expensive. It requires scalp trimming for larger harvesting. At a time multiple balding areas cannot be done in a single sitting so requires multiple sittings.