How to make hair healthy and long?

Growing long hair seems simple enough, but for many of us, length just don't come naturally. Whether you cut your hair (too) short or you're noticing some loss, the good news is there are ways to boost your hair growth. Similarly to growing thicker hair, it all comes down to how you treat your hair and how you treat your body—although there are a few other key details to keep in mind. Read on for the best advice we’ve learned over the years from experts, including dermatologists, trichologists, and hairstylists.  

Long and lustrous hairs have always been the measure of one’s beauty and grace. But now a day due to bad life styles, stress and pollution factors we are losing our crowning glory very early.

What can we protect it? What are the measures we can take?

·        Providing proper nourishment to scalp which help the hairs grow by improving blood circulation.

·        Take routine care of dandruff and built up due to hard water.

·        Avoid chemical treatments on scalp as it makes the hair weak and causes breakage.

·         Check dye sensitivity by doing patch test with hair dye you are using.

·        Check for nutritional support of your diet as hairs are made of proteins so a balanced diet and proper nutritional supplements support hair growth.

·        Other hormonal imbalances like irregular menstrual cycles, thyroid, diabetes, and androgenetic causes also cause thinning and premature fall.

·        Mesotherapy and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) may be very useful in chronic hair fall.

Partial and complete hair transplant can be done as an office procedure without any ill effects in male and female hormonal recession and complete loss.

Haircare expert and famous Dermatologist Dr. Manju Keshari says that "Because hair is made up of keratin, a type of protein, eating protein-rich foods daily is critical." If you're really serious about getting to the root (so to speak) of the problem, you can get a blood test. "Those who visit my clinics in at Vaishali, Sec-4,  Ghaziabad are typically sent for a blood test to determine which nutrients they are deficient in,"  she explains  "For example, having enough B vitamins is important because they help the absorption of other vitamins and minerals.” Now that you mention vitamins and minerals...

So the combination approach works the best and every treatment needs to be personalized according to the cause. Seek your dermatologist help to know the cause of your hair fall and rectify it early so you can avoid irreversible damage.

How do you get rid of dandruff and it’s treatment?

The white flaky scalp and itching sensation that comes with dandruff is definitely not irritating for everyone. How to get rid of dandruff? It’s a common question comes to everyone’s mind.  Dandruff is a common disorder of the scalp that is caused by dry and irritated oily skin, bacteria and fungus infection on the scalp. It is a harmless condition that occurs when the scalp becomes dry or greasy. 

Types of dandruff

First, we need to know what Dandruff is. Dandruff appears when any kinds of fungal infection like yeast take place on your scalp. When it will grow on your scalp it will be better known as Malassezia. It causes itching and hair fall beside the shedding of the scalp. There are two types of Dandruff, one is for dryness of the scalp and the other comes through the diseases. The first one occurs for the excessive dryness of the skin and the 2nd one is a real disease of the scalp. The 2nd one appears mainly for improper care of the scalp, irregular hair brushing, infrequent shampoo and improper diet. 

How Do You Get Dandruff? What Is The Cause Of Dandruff?

A fungus called Malassezia grows on your scalp is the cause of Dandruff. This results in shedding of the scalp skin. There are two types of dandruff – one occurs due to the dryness of the scalp, while the other occurs due to the excessive production of oil on the scalp. Some of the known causes of dandruff are:

• Improper and irregular brushing of hair
• Infrequent shampooing
• Improper diet
• Stress and certain illnesses like Parkinson’s disease, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis

Can dandruff be cured?

Somehow, but it can be controlled. You’ll need to reserve a permanent space in your shower for specialized treatment shampoo containing zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide. These anti-dandruff ingredients can help slow the rate at which your skin cells die and slough off.

Treatments for dandruff

The main treatment for dandruff is anti-dandruff shampoo. There are a number of types available to buy from supermarkets or pharmacies.

Look for a shampoo containing one of the following ingredients:

• zinc pyrithione
• salicylic acid
• selenium sulphide (or selenium sulfide)
• ketoconazole
• coal tar

There are many causes of dandruff and treatment will depend on the condition of your scalp. It is best to seek the advice of a doctor or dermatologist if your symptoms are severe. Dr. Manju Keshri dermatologist and Hair transplant expert at Kemps skin Clinic in Ghaziabad says that the following factors will contribute in a production of dandruff:

Dry Skin – dry skin is a common occurrence and can cause itchy and flaky skin. Usually smaller flakes implicate it is a result of dry skin, especially during winter periods.

Skin conditions – Skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema can cause dandruff.

Reaction to products – some skin care and hair care products may cause a reaction and result in the dry, itchy and scaly scalp.

Diet – A diet containing zinc, B vitamins and some types of fats help reduce production of dandruff.