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The basic thumb rule is : No chemicals for 5-6 weeks 1. From the 2nd to 10th days, use gentle baby shampoo with minimal amount of additives and chemicals such that fresh transplant sites are not irritated or affected. 2. After 2-3 weeks , one can go back to regular shampoos. 3. Avoid combing...

Dandruff mostly is the result of a dry scalp, or a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeast like fungus called malassezia.. Drugstore remedies might include shampoos with zinc pyrithione, which targets...

Sweat contains lactic acid, which breaks down the outer layers of hair causing gradual miniaturization of the hair follicles. The damage caused by the acid becomes evident at first when dry, brittle, weak hair is observed. sweat may cause inflammation, which is strongly believed to have a direct...

Finasteride (Propecia) is approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat male pattern hair loss (also called androgenetic alopecia). At higher doses, it's also approved to reduce the symptoms of enlarged prostrate in men. It works by blocking the enzyme that is responsible for the...

Yes, Nizoral helpto treat hair loss .The 2% solution of ketoconazole found in Nizoral has been provento reduce local inflammation on the scalp. Byblocking DHT from binding to these receptors, Nizoral stops hair loss andallows the hair follicles to recover enough to resume the production of...

Try out this… Green Tea Rinse Wash your hair as normal, and then message cool, freshly brewed green tea into your scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes, and then rinse it out with cool water. Repeat 2 to 3 times a week for a couple of months. This rinse will stimulate your hair follicles and help...

Historically, castor oil was taken as an oral laxative. Today, however, taking castor oil this way it is not recommended because its powerful laxative effect can disrupt normal digestion and healthy intestinal flora. When it comes to treating chronic conditions, sometimes it is more effective to...

Neem has been used as a medicine for its natural antiseptic properties. Make a thick paste by grinding neem leaves in a food processor and apply this paste to the scalp and leave for 10 minutes then wash off with water. Leaves of neem can also be boiled in water and the water can be used for...

Pumpkin seeds are packed with Vitamin A,K, B (biotin), sulfur, and zinc and omega-3 fatty acids. All these nutrientsare essential for the health of your scalp and hair. Snacking on a handful of rawpumpkin seed like these regularly is adelicious way of lessening testosterone conversion to DHT and...

Pleasantly suitable for an abundance of oral and topical uses and antimicrobial properties. Peppermint oil is likely safe when taken by mouth in amounts commonly found in food, and when used topically. Peppermint oil has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and it soothes an itchy scalp...

hairloss + dye my hair If you bleached and dyed your hair, you sucked out the moisture from your hair, so you have to artificially drop all that good stuff back in on a regular basis with hair masks and treatments to keep proteins in your follicles. You can use oils and products you already...