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What do you need to know about Beard transplant and how to get through it?

What do you need to know about Beard transplant and how to get through it?

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What is a beard hair transplant? Different studies have shown that men who have a fuller looking beard seem attractive and stronger as compared to other men. We know that not every man is blessed to have such facial hair. In such cases, men try different options to grow their beard but they won’t get the results they are looking for. The ultimate solution is to get a beard transplant. With beard hair transplant you can look mature and you will have the masculine look you want. This makes it easier to get the natural look of the beard. The beard transplant includes the following steps: Hairline Designing According to the patient’s need, the symmetry is defined and the doctor is going the design the beard area. Hair follicles extraction In a beard transplant, the extraction process is performed with the FUE method in which the grafts are harvested individually from the donor area i.e. back of the scalp. Preparing the hair follicles With a beard transplant, the extraction method is done with FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction). During the surgery, hair follicles are extracted one by one from the donor area which is back of the scalp. The extracted grafts are counted and the healthy grafts are separated. This way it helps the patient to get natural results with the best density. Implanting the hair follicles With the predetermined hairline design, the extracted hair follicles are implanted one by one into the beard area. These are implanted in a precise manner keeping in mind the angle, depth, and direction.  What about the procedure and recovery? The entire surgery is going to take around 3 to 5 hours and you can go back home once the treatment is done. Small incisions are made on the face and it will only feel like a little pinch. The recovery time is less as compared to other hair transplants. The wound is going to heal within 3 to 4 days at maximum.   What is the effect of a beard transplant? In the worst-case scenario, the patient can have swelling and redness around the transplanted area. To get the results you want, you need to sacrifice the hair from the back of the scalp. This won’t result in bald patches but it can look thin. The transplanted hair is going to fall out within 3 weeks and this is a temporary phase. Once this is done there will be permanent hair growth. Once the hair follicles are grafted, you can shave it as usual and style it the way you want. The transplanted hair is going to look and grow like normal. How to take care after Beard Transplant? Take proper care for at least 2 to 3 days so that the wound gets healed completely. Don’t let the transplanted area get wet following 3 to 4 days of surgery. Avoid going out in the direct sunlight. Make sure to cover your face if it is necessary. Do not smoke and drink alcohol as it will affect the recovery process.

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The main reasons of hair loss in teenagers are prevention and treatment

The main reasons of hair loss in teenagers are prevention and treatment

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There are several factors on which the problem of hair loss depends and one of the main factor is age. But these days even teenagers are facing this problem and because of the embarrassment of losing hair prematurely they even undergo the treatment of hair transplant and sometimes because of the nasty work done on their scalp they regret it the whole life. In this article i will tell you some of the main causes of hair loss in early twenties along with its prevention and possible hair treatments. 1. Hormones: The first major cause of early age hair loss is hormones. There are various types of hormones in the human body, which determine the functioning and appearance of the body. Due change in lifestyle and diet of the person these hormones imbalance and cause various problems and one of them is hair loss. 2. Medicine:  Most of the time medicine is the cause of hair loss. If you take any kind of medication and are facing hair loss, then this could be the reason. You should consult your doctor about the side effects of the medicines you take. 3. Genes: It is common to see this problem in generations of a family tree. Just like diabetes could be passed through mother to the child, this problem could be passed too. If this is the case, then your hair loss can not be prevented or treated. You can consult a general physician about this problem. 4. Styling: Sometimes hair treatments done on the hair like straightening, curling, smoothening and rebonding can also cause hair problems. High temperature and chemicals applied to the hair destroy the hair follicles and damage the scalp. It is never recommended to overuse such kinds of treatments. How to prevent the early age hair fall? The best and most effective way to prevent hair fall is that you change your lifestyle immediately. First of all you should change your diet. Eat more and more raw food like fruits and fresh vegetables. Replace packed and processed food with fruits and nuts. Consume dry fruits on a daily basis so that you can get essential fatty acids like omega-3 fatty acid. Consume adequate amount of water daily to detoxify your body. Quit smoking and drinking if you do, because these two also cause hair fall. Exercise daily so that you can get sufficient amount of oxygen. Exercising increases blood flow in the scalp and every other organ of the body. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients in it and delivers it to the organs. Cardiovascular exercises and yoga will help you the most. 

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Is it true hair transplant treatment can work effectively for women?

Is it true hair transplant treatment can work effectively for women?

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Overview We all know that hair transplant treatment has gained a lot of success in the last few years. The results of the treatment have gained extreme success for male pattern hair loss. Recently, research has shown that women are also a good candidate for women’s hair transplantation. Let’s understand in detail the entire information for the treatment. The ideal candidate for hair transplant If the woman is planning to undergo the treatment for hair transplantation, here are the few points that need to be considered. Health condition If the woman is medically fit with a healthy immune system then she can undergo the surgery. If you have been on medication for a long time then discuss it with a surgeon. Age Ideally, women should be above the age of 30 and above because this time they have good stability in hair fall. Hair loss classification The condition of hair loss and donor hair availability is essential to get the best outcomes. Lifestyle Living a healthy lifestyle, doing regular exercise, having a balanced diet, and stress relaxation therapy will make the recovery better. There is less swelling and chances of infection are lowered. Dealing with aftercare Following the surgery, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions to prevent infection and make the recovery process go faster. The doctor will classify your hair loss with the Ludwig Scale for women and the Norwood Scale   Who can undergo the treatment? Do you know that undergoing the treatment only 2 to 5 percent will be benefited? Women dealing with hair loss due to traction alopecia or mechanical alopecia can also choose to undergo the surgery. Women with previous plastic or cosmetic surgery and who are concerned about hair loss around the incision site. Alopecia marginalis is the condition that looks similar to traction alopecia can choose to undergo the surgery. Women with distinct patterns of baldness similar to male pattern baldness and with a receding hairline, stable donor area, and vertex thinning can undergo the surgery.   What are the methods for hair transplant? Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) During the surgery, around 6 to 10-inch strips of skin are removed from the back of the scalp. After that, the tiny grafts are divided into 500 to 2000. After that from the strip, the hair follicles are removed and then transplanted to the bald area. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) During FUE, the hair follicles are extracted one by one with a small punch. After that, the grafts are transplanted into the balding area. It is essential to place the grafts in a zigzag manner which results in regrowth of hair in the balding area and then the hair growth will look natural.  

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Myths And Facts About Hair Transplant Treatment 2020

Myths And Facts About Hair Transplant Treatment 2020

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Given below are some of the common myths and facts about hair transplant treatment for dealing with hair loss problem: Myth: Hair is transplanted from one place to another Fact: During the treatment, the hair follicles are extracted from one place to another. The hair follicles hold single, double, or multiple hair strands that need to be transplanted to the problematic part of the scalp. Myth: Doctor can use someone else hair for the surgery Fact: No other person’s hair can be sued with the surgery. The surgeon is going to use the person’s hair follicles and shift them to one part of the head where you have a bald part of the scalp or there is thin hair. Myth: Procedure is painful Fact: The surgery is performed under local or general anesthesia. This is the reason, the person can undergo the treatment without any problem. During the surgery, the person might feel like needle pricks which are quite normal. The patient can go home the same day and there is no need to stay in the hospital. Myth: Hair transplant surgery cannot give natural results Fact: If you undergo the treatment under the supervision of an experienced and good surgeon, then you don’t have to worry about the looks. You can rest assured that your hair looks natural. The doctor is going to make sure the grafts are placed with utmost precision with the right angle of the graft. Moreover, you can wash the hair, flaunt, and cut them the way you like. Myth: New-look will be seen overnight Fact: once you undergo the surgery, you need to wait for a long time. The initial hair growth can be seen within 3 months. After that, the desired hair growth will be seen within 6 to 8 months. This means you need to be patient when you undergo the surgery. Myth: Hair grows for some time only Fact: Many people believe that newly transplanted grafts will grow for some time and later they fall off. The hair will grow for a lifetime which means you are going to see the desired hair grafts. The hair will continue to grow for a lifetime for 8 to 12 months. This way you are going to see the desired results and your issue of hair loss will be solved. Myth: Hair restoration results are temporary Fact: The best part of the surgery is that you will have permanent results. This means you need to undergo the treatment just once and the hair will continue to grow for a lifetime. During the surgery, the surgeon will take hair follicles from one part of the scalp and then transplant them to the problematic area. Moreover, you can maintain the hair in the same way as you would have done with your natural hair. Myth: procedure can affect the brain Fact: This is the biggest myth that revolves around the surgery. Undergoing treatment is not going to affect the brain. For more information, consult the doctor by booking your appointment today only!

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Do you want to get knowledge about hair loss research and treatment in 2020?

Do you want to get knowledge about hair loss research and treatment in 2020?

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Every year it will seem that there are headlines that suggest an end to hair loss or a recent breakthrough that might potentially contribute to hair loss. Hair fall may come from genetic manipulation, other medications, and even any type of scalp trauma. Both men and women try hair-recovery methods to counter hair loss and provide them with all the hairlines they want. Let’s discuss the newest scientific advances, and some of those might not be so recent, marketed one, and for so as a means of avoiding hair loss. These days, several people undergo hair transplant because this is the best surgical treatment to treat hair fall or hair thinning. In this article, you will also learn about certain other therapies for hair loss in 2020. Study and therapies for hair loss in 2020 Since the 1990s, the concept of cloning of hair follicles or hair follicles cloning has been around but is still being discussed as a potential way of preventing hair loss. This is better represented as hair multiplication for hair follicles to be cloned. Different hair follicles in the medical laboratory or in vivo AKA within a body may be developed from a single scalp. The science behind hair cloning was identified as follicles on a patient’s skin are connected to established stem cells. In other terms, the freshly developed hair in a laboratory will develop directly in the scalp like all-natural hair, with the skin. This approach of animal models has been through. However, there are still additional steps to be performed in human models until the long-term results and general efficacy of this new hair restocking process can be used by doctors and patients. Hair cloning is not applicable to the general public in real-life circumstances and would only (at least) be essential for patients to use to treat their balding scalp for a while until such a form of hair loss is accepted. Hair Loss and Balding Biotechnology Treatment Patients should be mindful that hair regeneration or hair transplantation on the scalp will have a safe and complete treatment. The transplanted hair is real, so in the future, it would not be bald. Unfortunately, balding is not a choice in many areas of the scalp while a person begins to grow old. As we stated Hair transplantation is the best treatment for hair loss these days. It is the best treatment that always offers you natural results similar to your natural hair. There is also work into how hair transplants can be successfully done and whether patients can produce even more outcomes.  While attempts have been made to tackle and fix balding issues for patients, more trials and research on non-hair transplants are needed. 

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Everything you need to know about Failed Hair Transplant treatment

Everything you need to know about Failed Hair Transplant treatment

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Overview With the innovative and latest technique to deal with hair loss like hair transplant, the patient can get the best results. Unfortunately, some of the hair transplant fails when the surgery is done with little experience and less technical expertise. Failed Hair Transplant Different reasons are included for failed hair transplant and some of them are: Improper surgical method This leads to thinning in the donor area or the presence of a scar. Getting the treatment from an inexperienced surgeon will make the treatment performed improperly. Technical failure Technical failure is caused when the surgery is as an out-dated method or the surgeon uses the unsuitable instruments during treatment. Not a suitable candidate Certain patients are not suitable candidates for the surgery and they need to be advised to undergo different treatments to deal with hair loss. What are the situations where hair transplant is needed? It is important to correct the outcome of poor quality hair transplant treatment. Some of the causes of poor outcomes are: Defective hairline Undergoing the treatment with unprofessional surgery will aggravate the alopecia syndrome and this will give an unnatural look and people can easily notice the person has undergone the surgery. In that case, the hair follicles need to be placed for reconstructing the hairline. Wide scar or stretched scar following FUT FUT is a strip procedure that includes surgical removal of a strip of scalp and this often leads to the permanent linear scar on the back of the scalp. Over time, the patients can face the widening of the scar and this is the reason long-lasting and effective solutions.   What are the rescue options for failed hair transplant? At VJ’s, our doctor will make a careful and detailed assessment to choose the best hair restoration technique for getting the desired results. Our doctor can fix the bad results of the treatment with the following ways: Correcting bad hair transplant To correct the issues of previous surgery, the doctor may decide to take the grafts and transplant them with other methods to take healthy grafts for implantation. The surgeon aims to give you the best possible results which look natural. Plug removal If camouflaging the plug-looking grafts does not work then a more intensive method is needed. The doctor will remove the poorly placed grafts, re-distribute them, and reduce the size to create the natural-looking results. Fixing scars Patients who have a strip scar due to the surgery, have the best option to hide the scar by growing hair and this covers it appropriately. However, this solution is temporary. For a permanent solution, the doctor will use the FUE technique and transplant the hair follicles to minimize or hide the scars.

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Is the excess hair fall problem is the reason for Seborrheic Dermatitis

Is the excess hair fall problem is the reason for Seborrheic Dermatitis

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Do you find yourself constantly brushing flakes of your shoulders? You might have tried anti-dandruff shampoo to deal with this embarrassing problem. If you are experiencing a flaky scalp, then it might be possible your hair is getting thin. A dry or flaky scalp is caused by dandruff. The scalp skin is replacing itself constantly when the old cells are pushed out and then the flakes are created which you see on the clothing. Everyday skin cells are shed and most of the time these are from the scalp. In some conditions, the cell turnover will pass rapidly which results in larger flakes and this gives dandruff appearance. What is Seborrheic Dermatitis? Seborrheic Dermatitis is a common skin condition that affects the different body parts like creases around the nose, ears, chest, and groin. The problem results in flaky and red skin which is considered as dandruff but it is a more severe condition and it needs to be treated. Seborrheic dermatitis is NOT an infection and not contagious. It is not caused by allergies but it is uncomfortable and embarrassing. If you believe that you are suffering from this and it gets to the point it is extremely serious then you need to seek medical help from the doctor. The doctor will help you get detailed information on what treatment plan is best for you.   Seborrheic Dermatitis and Hair Loss Seborrheic dermatitis should be treated by the doctor as you get older if you are worried about your appearance. This problem can result in hair loss in different ways. Hair can get attached to the oily flakes or skin layers that get irritated and pulled out while scratching the scalp. This means the scalp will itch more and more as the itchiness increases and the scratches can bull the hair. The hair follicles can get clogged due to the flakiness, scratching, and greasiness of the scalp which affect hair growth. It is essential to treat the underlying cause so that the hair follicles grow the way it needs to. The problem itself does not result in hair loss but the inflammation around the hair follicles will not let the hair grow the way it needs to. The problem can be reversed with medical treatment. Once the problem is treated properly the hair will continue to grow healthy and strong.   Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment Options For this condition, medicated shampoos can reduce yeast and decrease scalp inflammation. Over-the-counter shampoos like ‘Head and Shoulders,’ ‘T-Sal’, ‘Nizoral’ and ‘Selsun Blue’ are the ideal choice in this condition. Make sure to scrub your hair gently by massaging the suds into the scalp and let it sit there for 10 minutes before you rinse it. You need to give time to the scalp to penetrate itself. If these are not enough, then you may need topical medications or prescription-strength shampoo for the scalp.  

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Are you planning to get a hair transplant and want to know about its safety?

Are you planning to get a hair transplant and want to know about its safety?

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Rising numbers of people losing hair at a much earlier age render baldness a crazy issue. Too much pollution, altered, and unhealthy lifestyle and hair care items’ additives both lead to a rising rate of baldness. Although it may not be widely recognized, many men become very aware of baldness and are looking for ways to deal with it. There are many hair restoration drugs, but it seems to be a hair transplant that is the most effective procedure. The implantation of hair follicles into the scalp from a donor location (another portion of the scalp or body). The follicles become implanted and begin to develop at the new site, which tends to cure baldness. Prior to transplantation One of the safety aspects during getting hair transplant surgery is to consider in advance is that you select the correct medical practitioner. Not only does the transplant itself fail, but you can also have many other complications including infection and scarring if you’re not in the right hands. Beyond baldness, there are other things which may render the matter more difficult. Ensure the doctor has the requisite hair transplantation expertise and skills. During the procedure of hair transplantation Although a posh as well as a completely new clinic is not needed, a clean, hygienically sound clinic is definitely necessary. Post-surgical infection is a serious concern, so it is best to make sure that the condition is not conducive to hair transplantation. After the hair transplantation procedure Treatment during transplant is of the highest significance. This is the responsibility of both the surgeon and the patient. The surgeon will have specific instructions to be observed closely by the patient. Post-transplantation problems may render the condition worse, from prolonged healing to scarring. Hair transplantation is just like every other procedure and possible risks can occur before, during, or after the hair transplant procedure, including: 1. Sculpture or scars at the incision position 2. Pus discharge and illness 3. Pain in the head 4. Bleeding 5. Hair loss proceeded The graft is not approved at the new location on the scalp and thus hair can not develop, one of the most severe complications. This also has to be constantly worked. Overall, a very healthy operation with a good success rate of 10 percent to 80 percent is called hair transplantation. Hair growth is based on several variables so it’s certainly healthy to seek transplant if you’re concerned about hair loss. That’s why your surgeon tells you to follow all the post-operative instructions properly. This will help you to recover faster from hair transplantation surgical procedures.

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Regrow Your Hair With These Food Items

Which food items are considered beneficial to prevent excessive hair loss?

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Important nutrients for hair When your body does not get the right amount of nutrients and proteins the hair structure is affected. It is important to include all the essential nutrients which improve the hair state and make them healthy. If the problem is severe then you need to undergo the treatment of hair transplant. Following the treatment also you need to make sure to follow a strict diet so that your hair gets all the nutrients it needs and it will be healthy and strong.   Proteins Protein is the main component of hair. If protein intake is low, hair growth will slow down and the hair shaft will become thin and fragile. Pigmentation also becomes less and less pronounced. Include food that contains protein like eggs, fish, meat, legumes, and low-fat cheese.   Fatty acids Fat creates a defensive shield for body cells, and they help your skin and hair to keep them hydrated and protect them from external irritants. The most important are omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. You can get the necessary amount from them by including the food items like fish, nuts, and flaxseed oil.   Vitamins Vitamins leave a positive effect on hair health. Here the vitamins of the group of E, A, B, and D should be favored particularly. Vitamin D is the easiest to maintain as it is produced naturally by UV lights. So, you should neglect the sunlight because it is important for hair health.   Trace elements Iron, zinc, and selenium are essential minerals for hair loss. Selenium is important for the creation of new hair and zinc helps in strengthening the hair follicles. The best sources of zinc are meat, mushrooms, oatmeal, and shellfish. You should eat more nuts, whole grains, and spinach to increase its intake in the body. For iron, you need to eat oysters, green leafy vegetables, iron, dried fruits, and whole grains. These are a great choice for improving hair health.   What causes hair loss and what you should eat to treat them? Hair loss is a symptom of different diseases, but it mostly occurs in those who are suffering from anemia and thyroid dysfunction. People with thyroid problems need to increase the intake of vitamin A and iodine. Vitamin A is found in spinach and carrots. You should eat more spinach, parsley broccoli, and sea vegetables to increase the iodine level in the body. If the person is suffering from anemia, then they need to increase the intake of poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, peaches, figs, green leafy vegetables, nettle, basil, dill, spinach, sesame, and apricots. All these food options are a great choice in restoring hair health and making them shiny. You should adopt a healthier lifestyle and take proper care of your hair.    

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What are the causes of grey and premature grey hair in both men and women?

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Hair loss is a common hair condition that can only be treated with surgical treatment like hair transplant. However, these days people complain about grey hair or premature grey hair. Hair changing towards grey is clearly a chronic concern and is correlated with getting older. Especially when it happens prematurely, even at 30 years of age often. Well, not everyone experiences grey hair, but the majority of people experience grey hair in old age. What are the causes of grey hair? On each individual hair follicle, melanocyte cells can be found. They produce the natural hair coloration called melanin. In blondes less and in black hair more. The hair’s natural shade depends on the proportion of pigment adapters. Yellow pigments, blond hair-: brown, even dark hair. You may appreciate the beauty of hair because melanin is developed in the hair follicle. Sadly, melanocytes mature over time and are intricately associated with the greying cycle. Melanocyte coloration is no longer as extreme, their output is irregular, and hence only single grey hair emerges at the beginning. They are free of melanin and take on the keratin fiber color. This time is defined genetically. Oxidative stress during hair aging It turns out that oxidative stress is important for your hair. Hair turns gray because hydrogen peroxide in hair follicles is more and more produced over time. Hydrogen peroxide accumulation in hair follicles interferes with melanin synthesis. It inhibits directly, directly. A decreased activity of the enzyme breaking down, catalase is causing the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide. In addition, the levels of MSR A and MSR B hair-capacitating enzymes in hair follicles decrease. The development of tyrosinase, the enzyme responsible for the creation of hair dye melanin in follicles are affected with high levels of hydrogen peroxide, together with low levels of MSR A and MSR B. What makes premature grey hair? The first grey hair typically occurs about 35-40 physiologically. However, the issue of premature greying between the ages of 25 and 35 is impacting more and more people. Most of the causes for premature grey hair are listed below as they can be quite complex. Genes: The most prominent source of gray hair issues is hereditary disorders. There is a greater risk that you would be impacted if your parents or relatives have grey hair at an early age. Stress: The higher the stress or tension, the better the risk of health issues. You may exhibit signs of premature greying if you are anxious or vulnerable to stress. Lifestyle unhealthy-: Having an unhealthy diet all the time leads you to premature grey hair. Vitamin and mineral deficiency: The deficiency significantly affects hair and hair loss: B vitamins (mainly B12), biotin, folly acid, pantothenic acid, and aminobenzoic acid, E vitamins. With age, the amount of the body is reduced by a lot of minerals associated with their poorer absorption and frequent occurrence of chronic diseases. In addition: titanium, zinc, copper. Hyperactivity, lack of sleep. Thyroid disease Diabetes

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