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Hair Loss

Hair Loss After Temporal Lifting Cosmetic Procedure

One of the signs of ageing is loss of volume at the temples. In order to negate this, fillers provide the option to increase the volume in this temple region. They also result in gently lifting the lower and mid face. Hyaluronic acid (HA) filler injections are one of the most popular nonsurgical cosmetic procedures … Read more

Platelet Rich Plasma

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is sometimes used to treat androgenetic hair loss. The procedure involves taking a patient’s blood, spinning it in a centrifuge and separating the blood plasma from the rest of the components. This plasma which is rich in certain growth factors like Epidermal growth factor, Platelet derived growth factor, Fibroblast growth factor and other cytokines … Read more

Hair Transplants

Can Female Get Hair Transplants?

Hair transplants on the scalp for women are not a common option. Of all the hair transplants that are carried out yearly, 85-90% are carried out on men and only 10% on women. There are several reasons why women are not good candidates for hair transplantation. Firstly, there is miniaturisation of hair follicles in the … Read more

Hair loss with Ozempic injections

Hair Loss With Ozempic Injection

Ozempic is indicated for the treatment of insufficiently controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adjunct to diet and exercise in adults. It has also been approved in 2021 by the FDA for weight loss. The common side effects are nausea, abdominal issues, dry mouth and constipation. Another side effect that is less common but … Read more

FDA Approves New Treatment

FDA Approves New Treatment for Alopecia Areata

The FDA in America have approved Ritlecitinib for the treatment of severe alopecia areata (AA). This is an addition to Baricitinib which was approved a year ago by the FDA for the same condition (severe AA). These drugs act as JAK inhibitors (Janus kinase). The FDA approved dose for Ritlecitinib is 50mg once a day … Read more

what shampoos are best for hair shedding?

What Shampoos Are Good for Hair Shedding?

Hair shedding of up to 20-80 strands per day is normal (non-wash day, up to 140 on a wash day). This represents the hair follicles in the post telogen stage that are ready to transition into new growing hair. For ANY shampoo to have therapeutic/medicinal effect on hair loss, it has to be left on … Read more

Effects of UV radiation on hair loss

Effects of UV Radiation on Hair

In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetics March 2018, researchers investigated the mechanism of hole development in the hair cuticle when exposed to UV radiation. They concluded that In hair exposed to UV radiation in the wet state, the cuticle layers partially peeled off, and numerous cuticle holes were observed between the cuticle … Read more

COVID vaccinations and hair loss

Covid Vaccination and Hair Loss

A study published in October 2022, M Alharbi et al in Journal of Family Med Primary Care showed possible Telogen Effluvium after Covid vaccination. 991 adults (90% female), common age group 21-30years of age who received one dose of the Covid vaccine were asked to fill a questionnaire. Although 67% reported post Covid vaccination hair … Read more

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