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TIPS FOR MANAGING HAIR LOSS

YOU MAY LOSE 50-100 HAIR DAILY.

That’s normal, and in majority of people, those hair grow back.

But ,many men and some women loose hair as they grow older.

You can also lose your hair if you have certain diseases or you are on certain medications.

Other cause are stress, poor dietary habits ,family history ,smoking, over indulgence in alcohol etc.

Here are some tips to manage hair loss.

Do not tie your hair tightly pulled back in a bun or a ponytail.

This may cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia at times, leading to permanent hair loss.

Do not twist your hair around your finger or pull them.

These habits can further weaken existing fragile hair, causing more hair loss.

Brush or comb your hair gently.

Tugging on your hair while brushing or coming it may lead to hair loss.

If you are a smoker, quit now.

Smoking can worsen the hair loss.

Eat healthy .if you’re not getting enough of nutrients such as zinc, iron or protein ,you may suffer hair loss.

Eating too few calories every day can also cause significant hair loss.

Have a healthy balanced diet.

Do not go for hot – oil treatments.

Heating further damages fragile hair.

Avoid muscle building supplements and fat burners.

Stop coloring ,perming chemical straightening etc at home.

Take the help of professionals who know how to examine your scalp and hair in order to find the product most suitable for you.

Consult a dermatologist to find the cause of your hair loss. They help you get to the root of the problem and advise you the correct management of the hair loss. Certain investigations like blood tests, scalp examination and a biopsy rarely may  be needed to ascertain the diagnosis.

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LEARN ABOUT SKIN AGEING FROM EXPERTS AT MYRA SKIN AND HAIR SOLUTIONS

Ageing is more than skin deep

The face is one of the first parts of the body to show signs of ageing. As we age, its easy to focus on visible signs such as wrinkles. However, the  signs of ageing are  often the result of changes to the deeper layers of the face

Facial ageing in 20s

In their early twenties , patients should be making the most of their  Smooth contours, glowing skin ,full cheek and lips.

Explain that while its fun to bare it, prevention and making sunscreen essential will ensure the skin stays healthy through life .In their mid to late twenties patients may see changes in their skin-  feels drier ,signs of sun damage , or early signs of lines .

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) naturally occurring in skin is a key molecule responsible for skin moisture as well as skin ageing , and it starts declining from the age of25.

FACIAL AGEING in 30s

Patients may begin to notice gravity taking a toll on their face, especially in the brows and chin areas.

Skin may appear less supple with a few broken capillaries or larger pores beginning to develop

Thin lines may appear to form including crow’s feet and smile lines.

 

With increasing age (> 25 years) skin loses its ability to produce the optimum amount of hyaluronic acid, dehydration occurs and skin thins and wrinkles occur.

FACIAL AGEING in 40s

 

Hormones can be challenging for patients and in the years leading into menopause ,they may start to notice signs of their life experiences appearing  on their faces .Laughter and expression lines will start to become more obvious with cheeks and eyelids beginning to sag ,jowls beginning to form and the tip of the nose starting to droop daily use of sunscreen and a dedicated skin care routine will be vital to preserving beautiful skin .When the  body does not produce sufficient hyaluronic acid , skin loses moisture ,and skin ageing begins .

 

FACIAL AGEING in 50s

There are changes occurring beyond the surface of the skin including muscles, fat pads, and bone structure .In their 50s, the expressive wrinkles can deepen and they notice less volume in their mid-face and cheek areas . A proper skin care regime with sun protective measures to prevent sun damage and to stop the progression of existing hyperpigmentation becomes essential. When the body does not produce sufficient hyaluronic acid, skin loses moisture and skin ageing begins .

FACIAL AGEING in 60s

A time to age gracefully.

Broken blood vessels may appear on the face and and age spots may develop around the hair line and neck.Wrinkles will deepen in the upper Face  while skin may continue to lose the  youthful volume and elasticity around the cheeks and sings of sagging skin will be more obvious .

 

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BOTOX- MYTHS BUSTED

MYTH®

BOTOX ® is not safe.

FACT

BOTOX® is extensively researched with over 2800 published studies. It has been used in over 35 million treatments worldwide. It is in use for more than 25 years. It goes through rigorous testing, before getting into a final product. It is so safe, that it can be injected to children suffering from cerebral palsy ,that too in a very high dose, as compared to the dose used in cosmetic indications.

MYTH®

BOTOX® makes the face look unnatural, frozen or expressionless.

FACT

IF BOTOX® is injected by a trained and experienced physician, it leads to a very natural, smooth and satisfactory look.

MYTH®

BOTOX® is habit forming.

FACT

It’s absolutely up to you if you want to repeat the treatment. The effect of the procedure lasts for 4to 6 months after which the skin reverts to the baseline, from where the treatment was given. The skin doesn’t worsen at all, if you do not undergo these procedures again

MYTH®

BOTOX® procedures are only for celebrities.

FACT

Everyone deserves and aspires to look their best. Therefore, contrary to popular belief, these procedures are most widely used by common people and not only by celebrities.

MYTH®

BOTOX® is very expensive procedure.

FACT

These procedures are generally not very expensive and quite affordable, if you compare the amount, that is usually spent on facials, massages and other superficial/surface remedies. Also, the cost depends on the area, which you want to treat.

MYTH®

BOTOX® procedure is very painful.

FACT

While going through a BOTOX® procedure, you will experience minimal discomfort as much as an eyebrow threading or any other skin surface treatment like lasers.

 

 

 

 

 

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Electrolysis – Explained in depth

ELECTROLYSIS -permanent hair removal
ELECTROLYSIS -permanent hair removal

Electrolysis is a permanent hair removal treatment. Unwanted body hair has been a problem, particularly for women. Electrolysis offers a solution to this problem. It has gained a lot of popularity in the recent times owing to the advantages it offers. The process works by inserting a very fine needle like probe into every individual hair follicle. It uses shortwave radio frequencies in hair follicles to stop new hair from growing. This damages your hair follicles to prevent growth and causes existing hairs to fall out. However, you’ll need multiple sessions for the best results.

 

Electrolysis

Types  of Electroepilation

Depending on the of electrical current used electroepilation is categorised into 3 types.

  1. Eletrolysis(chemolysis) using direct (galvanic) current.
  2. Thermolysis using high frequency alternating current.
  3. Blend using combination of both direct and alternating current.

 

Mechanism and General Principles

In all electro epilation techniques the needle is inserted into follicular opening down to the level of follicular germinative cells. These along with the dermal papillae are destroyed by passing electric current so as to achieve permanent hair removal.

Following factors play a crucial role in the success of any electro epilation procedure.

  1. Depth of needle insertion                                                                                                                                                                                    

This is determined by hair shaft diameter. Thicker hair( larger diameter hair) require deeper needle insertion into the follicle for adequate follicular destruction without scarring . The hair follicle depth varies from 1 to 5 mm being deeper for thicker hair and vice versa .

B) Moisture content of hair follicle

Water is necessary for  transmitting electric energy from needle to dermal papillae and hence needle must be inserted up to bottom  of hair follicle as this part is wetter than superficial .

C) Intensity and duration of current

High intensity current for short duration or low intensity current for longer duration produces damage to the stem cells of the hair follicle . This will depend on technique of electro epilation used and pain tolerance of patient . Coarse hair require longer treatment than fine hair .

D) Follicular shape

      Due to difficulty in placing the needle accurately in the hair follicle, electro epilation is difficult to perform on curly or wavy hair.

E) Anagen vs shape

Follicles only in anagen phase should be treated as telogen hair are thought to be more resistant to damage.  Anagen hair is distinguished from telogen by their appearance following shaving few days prior to electro epilation. Shaving the area 2 to 5 days before electrolysis greatly increases efficacy because it ensures that only growing anagen hairs are epilated.

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Glutathione – THE MASTER ANTIOXIDANT

Glutathione is one of the most potent antioxidants and helps in neutralising the reactive oxygen species in the body that form due to exposure to ultraviolet rays and other environmental pollutants. It is thus capable of preventing damage to our body organs caused by  reactive oxygen species, free radicals, heavy metals etc

Also known as GSH (REDUCED GLUTATHIONE) ,it is a tripeptide composed of 3 amino acids  -glycine ,cysteine and glutamic acid. It is produced by the liver and is involved in tissue  repair, production of certain proteins essential for the body, and in functioning of healthy immune  system .

GSH depletion has been strongly associated with many diseases, loss of function, autoimmune conditions ,liver diseases and aging.

 

Glutathione can be administered in the form of intravenous drips, inhalants, topical solutions, transdermal patches, lozenges, sublingual preparations etc. Though the primary function of glutathione is to protect cells from toxic injuries it also helps prevent other chronic ailments of the body.

As a dietary supplement, GSH offers multiple benefits such as improvement of liver abnormalities better management of sugar in diabetic patients, protection from viral infections and cancers. It is even used to treat autism. Glutathione fights against reactive oxygen species, reduces toxin levels, makes skin healthier and glowing. Recently, glutathione is getting popular for its antiaging and skin lightening properties. It has been proven to significantly reduce the appearance of wrinkles and increase skin elasticity.

Glutathione has regulatory properties on melanogenesis which are responsible for the skin lightening action of glutathione. The double bonanza of antiaging and complexion enhancement with glutathione is a treat for your skin. At MYRA SKIN AND HAIR SOLUTIONS, we specialise in skin lightening treatments with glutathione. For more information, contact us today.