Hair Clinic
Hair loss and other problems of hair like Dandruff, thin hair, Split ends, premature graying of hair are common problems faced today. To address these hair disorders we run a specialty Trichology clinic. Using most advanced diagnostic aids like Trichoscan, Trichogram, UV Scanner& KOH mount; we assess the exact cause of your hair problem and offer solutions for the same. We offer Mesotherapy, Platelet Rich Plasma therapy, Low Level Laser Stimulation and Microneedling to promote hair growth.
We also offer Hair Transplant surgery by most advanced FUE technique. It is a minimally invasive hair restoration surgery technique giving most natural results. We use most advanced Cole punches for graft harvesting and our team has experience of almost 1000 hair transplant surgeries.
FAQ's
1What are causes of hair loss
Causes of hair loss are innumerable but the most common reason for hair loss in male is Androgenetic alopecia
or male pattern baldness in which patient loses hair from the front and centre of scalp but a rim of hair in sides and at the back loss is Nutritional and hormonal. remains. Similarly in females most common cause of hair
Apart from these, there are several other cause of hair loss like thyroid diseases, some other systemic diseases, hormonal problems, auto immune condition etc.
partum period.
There chronic illness like Typhoid, Tuberculosis etc, after Chemotherapy and radiotherapy for cancer and in post is also increased hair loss after some serious and
need to be treated as an individual case
Each case of hair loss and exact cause of hair loss has to be determined for proper treatment
2How many strands of hair loss per day is normal;?
A. A hair typically goes through a growth cycle of three phases Anagen Phase or growing phase, Catagen Phase or transition phase and Telogen phase or resting phase. After resting phase hair fall and from same roots new hair grows.
We have on an average one lakh hair on our scalp and at any given time at least 1% hair are in resting phase. It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day.
3What is the role of diet in hair loss
Proper and balanced diet is very essential for
adequate hair growth. Hair is one of the fastest growing organs of the body and its requirement is highest, so any deficiency of protein or essential vitamin or minerals in diet may lead to increased hair loss or poor hair growth.
4What diet should be recommended for good hair growth?
A. Timely breakfast and a diet rich in protein, vitamins and Iron. Sprouts, milk, egg, green leafy vegetables, seasonal fruit, resins and Jaggery are good for hair growth.
5What life style habits may increase hair loss?
Crash diet, untimely eating habits, food fads and diet deficient in essential nutrients, regular chemical and heat treatment of hair like straightening or perming, bleaching and smoking-all these may increase hair loss or may cause poor hair growth.
6Is it safe to color hair
Most of the hair colors from good companies are generally safe, but all hair dye has PPD, the most potent allergen. So if someone gets allergy to hair color, the its mostly because of PPD. If one is allergic to any Dye, chances are he will be allergic to all the other Dye preparations. Most of the Henna brands available in market have this PPD as an ingredient, hence there is equal risk of allergy to those Heena preparations also
7What is the role of Oil for Hair growth
Oil is nice conditioner which makes hair manageable and gives luster to the hair. The act of massaging improves micro circulation of scalp and may contribute to good hair growth, however oil has not been scientifically proven to directly affect hair growth.
8What is the hormonal condition in whicg there is increased hair loss?
Hair loss due to hormonal cause is mostly seen in 04 women. It is usually very early symptoms of thyroid diseases,both hypothyroid and hyperthyroid manifest with hair loss.
Increased hair loss is one of the common feature of Polycystic Ovarian disease.
9What can be done to control hair loss
A. First one has to rule out the nutritional cause of hair loss and if any, it has to be corrected. After a detailed clinical history some basic lab investigations and specific hair loss investigation like Trichoscan, Trichogram, UV lamp examination, KOH mount etc are done to find the exact cause of hair loss and therapy is provide accordingly.
10How much time does it take to see response of hair loss treatment?
On an average, minimum 3 to 4 months are required to see improvement in hair loss, and may take up to year for a satisfactory result.
11What treatment options are available for Hair loss treatment.
Depending on individual cause for hair loss, medicines are given to the patients along with diet and lifestyle modification advice. Along with medication there are some other scientifically proven treatment options which are offered to the patients. These are PRP Therapy PRP therapy or Platelet Rich Plasma therapy is one of the latest and most effective treatment for hair loss of various etiologies. In this procedure approximately 30 ml of blood is collected from the patient and growth factor rich platelet concentrate is separated in laboratory. These growth factors after activation are re injected in the area of hair loss.
This is just general information about hair loss and its management. The information may not be adequate for every hair loss patient. For further details and to know the best treatment option for your hair loss, you may consult a qualified Dermatologist.
Hair Transplant Clinic
Hair loss is a very common condition, which at times may have severe psychological impact on the patient Hair transplant surgery is an effective permanent and natural solution to baldness
Shanti Skin Hospital in collaboration with Dermaclinix New Delhi is offering the most advanced hair transplant surgery using powered FUE technique Follicular unit Extraction is a relatively painless scar less and suture less technique for hair transplantation surgery
1What is hair transplant surgery?
A It is a surgical procedure in which hair follicles from the back of scalp (The area which is resistant to baldness) are removed and transplanted to the bald area.
2Do transplanted hair grow and can one go for a hair cut?
Since transplanted hair are patient's own hair, they are natural, grow as other hair, can be styled and cut as required.
3Is it very painful procedure?
A. It is a comparatively safe surgical procedure. With the use of FUE technique, hair transplant has become almost painless surgery.
4what are the various surgical techniques of hair transplant surgery?
A. There are two common method of hair transplant surgery - FUT or Strip harvesting method and FUE.
In Strip harvesting method, a 1 to 1.5 cm wide strip of skin is removed from the back of the scalp and the skin is sutured. From that strip individual hair follicles are separated by a team of technicians, which are implanted in the bald area.
In FUE method individual hair follicles are removed by the doctor using manual or power punches and implanted in the bald areas
5When do the transplanted hair start growing?
A. After transplant surgery, most of the implanted hair fall and the follicle go in the resting phase After an average of 3 to 5 months hair starts growing from these transplanted follicles. To see the best results, one has to wait for 9 months to 1 year.
6How long does hair transplant surgery take?
A. Depending on the number of grafts needed, surgery may extend from 6 to eight hours. On an average 2500 to 3000 grafts are implanted in each session
7How much does the hair transplant surgery cost?
A. Cost depends on the number of follicles required. On an average we charge INR follicles increases.
8 What is the advantage of FUE method over FUT or Strip harvesting method
FUE method is the latest technique of hair transplant surgery which is suture less and almost painless and scarless. There is less chances of post operative complication like numbness and infection of the donor area, visible ugly scar of the donor area. Since hair follicle extraction in FUE method is done by the doctor as compared to team of technicians in FUT or strip harvesting technique, there is a chance of better outcome. In FUE surgery there is minimum down time and patient can resume routine activities as soon as next day of surgery and all the dressing is removed by third day of surgery.
9Who are the right candidate for hair transplant surgery
Every patient of male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness can go for hair transplant surgery. Even cardiac patients or diabetics can go for hair transplant surgery with due precaution.
10Apart from scalp, in which area hair transplant surgery can be performed
Hair transplant surgery can be done for the eye brows, eyelashes,moustache ane beard area and practically any area of the body
11 Hair transplant surgery can be done for the eye brows, eyelashes, moustache and beard area and practically any area of the body.
Can we use hair from other parts of the body
By FUE method, hair from the beard, chest area, pubic area or other hairy region of the body can be harvested and transplanted in the bald area. Body transplant is used mainly to improve the density or when donor area is does not have sufficient hair follicles.
12Can one go for repeat session of hair transplant surgery
Repeat sessions of hair transplant surgery are commonly required to increase the density, to cover the unsightly scar of previous strip harvesting method of surgery. Repeat sessions are generally taken after 6 to 9 months of the first session.