Arrest your hair fall and prevent getting bald with a variety of advanced treatments offered at our centre. We have treatment for all types of hair fall. We give Individualized treatment to every customer based on type of hair, duration and degree of hair fall.

Natural growth of hair:

Average scalp has about 1,00,000 to 1,50,000 hair! Hair grows at the rate of about half an inch per month.  The total length to which hair can grow is genetically determined and therefore everyone cannot grow hair to the same length. On average a person loses about 100 hairs per day.

 

There are three main phases of the hair growth cycle: anagen, catagen and telogen.

• Anagen is the active growth phase when hair fiber is produced.
• Catagen is the next phase - a period of status quo wherein there is neither growth nor regression of the hair strand.
• Telogen is the final phase wherein the hair strand falls off.

 Every strand of hair goes through this cycle of growth, stagnation and fall. When the ratio of hair in the growing phase and shedding phase is disturbed, the loss of hair becomes noticeable.

What is Hair Loss?

Hair loss is a generalized term characterizing loss of hair well in excess of the normal 50-100 hair strands per day. In certain cases even though the hair loss is within normal limits, for various reasons, the body stops growing new hair, leading to a gradual state of baldness.

What are the causes of excessive hair loss?

Anyone can experience hair loss – men, women and children though it is generally seen to worsen with advancing age. Certain statistics state that almost 30% of people experience hair loss by 30 years of age and almost 50% get hair loss by the time they turn 50. The patterns of hair loss differ in both the sexes.. This is mainly related to ageing, hereditary factors and testosterone
Many people suffer from hair loss due to various factors like:

• Stress
• Prolonged illness
• After  undergoing a major surgery
• Nutritional  deficiency, Crash diets that lack sufficient protein, Iron and Vitamins
• Hormonal imbalance – post delivery or thyroid gland problems (either overactive or under active)
• Chemical and Physical stress to the hair shaft from Hair Coloring, Perming, Permanent straightening or lengthening.
• Infection of the scalp – Fungal infections
• Medications, Post Chemotherapy, excess Vitamin A …

Can improper care of my hair cause hair loss?

Yes. If you use tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops, your hair will grow back normally. However, scarring can cause permanent hair loss.

Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in permanents (also called "perms") may cause inflammation of the hair follicle, which can result in scarring and hair loss.

There are two common patterns:

• Male pattern baldness:

The condition is characterized by a typical pattern of receding hairline at the temples and hair thinning on the crown. It can progress to partial or complete baldness in some cases. It is the most common cause of baldness in men. The percentage of men affected by MPB increases with advancing age. Triggered primarily due to the male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone), this can begin in some males as early as in their teens or twenties.

• Female pattern baldness:  Female pattern baldness, also known as alopecia diffusa, is a common cause of hair loss in women. It is characterized by diffuse loss of hair from the scalp. The mechanism of female pattern baldness is believed to be very similar to that of male pattern baldness, with the bulk of the damage being done due to hormonal changes in the body. Genetic disposition combined with sensitivity to the male sex hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) are the primary triggers for this condition.

What are the treatment options at Whiteink?

There are various treatment options available. After a thorough physical and blood examination, we may advise you one or combination of some of the following options.

• Nutritional supplements: In case of severe nutritional dieficiency, one may have to undergo a full therapeutic course depending on the elements that are deifcient

• Hair FACT (Fluence Advanced Cyclical Therapy) :

It is a new, very rewarding and affordable hair growth therapy. The treatment is extensively tested and clinically proven. It is made up of oral formulations that mainly contain the micro-nutrients needed for good healthy hair growth. It has no hormones. This cyclical hair treatment activates hair follicles, stimulates growth, strengthens the roots and protects them from damage. The ingredients may be changed after each cycle as per individual requirement. These oral preparations are combined with LLLT i.e. low level laser therapy of the scalp. Here a grid of low power diode lasers is used. The laser rays stimulate the hair follicles of the scalp for new growth. The treatment gives dramatic results.

The regimen is so recommended that different micro-nutrients are taken on different days so as to avoid over dosing as well as possibility of nutrient-nutrient interaction. In addition to all the required nutrition, there are special ingredients added which increase the blood supply to hair-follicles so that all the nutrients are transported evenly to all hair follicles.

Even patients undergoing hair transplants will have enhanced results when combined with this cyclical therapy. The use of ‘hair FACT’ 2-4 months prior to the surgery will nourish the follicles to ensure better hair yielding capacity. ‘Hair FACT’ prescribed after transplantation will generate early growth, better hair quality and help to maintain the overall health and wellness of hair for a long time.

• Finasteride/Dutasteride: These are medicines that block the main culprit for most of the Male Pattern Baldness. That is the DTH hormone. In certain cases, we need to add these medicines to get optimal results
• Dermaoller:  It is used so that the medicine that is applied to the scalp will penetrate better for good results. Used only in selected cases
• Mesotherapy: Here, the growth factors and micro-nutients are injected in the layers to scalp skin to give better results. Again used in few selected cases
• Hair transplant: 

Self Care:

Avoid red meat since it's a DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) activator and therefore aggravates hair loss.

• Include more of green tea and soya in your diet since these are natural DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) inhibitors and therefore help to control hair loss.
• Black dates, Halim seeds (gardencress), black raisins, fenugreek, eggs, nuts, cods are good for treating hair loss due to anemia.
• Limit intake of cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and lentils if you are hypothyroid and its causing you to lose hair.
• Reduce / stop smoking.
• Wash hair regularly with lukewarm to cold water to keep the scalp clean and healthy - but avoid washing hair too frequently.
• Condition hair regularly to prevent hair loss due to breakage.
• Avoid blow drying hair especially with high heat since it leads to easy breakage of hair. Let the hair dry naturally.
• Avoid rubbing wet hair vigorously with a towel - just gently pat them dry.
• Avoid combing hair when wet since it is prone to breakage at such time.
• Use a wide-toothed comb instead of a hair brush.
• Don’t choose hairstyles that put pressure on hair - e.g. tight ponytails, buns, etc.
• If you must color your hair, choose ammonia-free products.

Avoid damage to hair as caused by chemical treatment, perming, straightening, ironing, etc.