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Hair growth We are born with the total amount of hair follicles we will ever have over our lifetime. There may be about 5 million on our body, but our head has about 100,000 follicles. As we age, some follicles stop producing hair, which is how baldness or hair thinning occurs. The American Academy of Dermatology says that hair grows about 1/2 inch per month on average. That's a grand total of about 6 inches per year for the hair on your head. How fast your hair grows will depend on your: age specific hair type overall health other health conditions Science has discovered a little bit about how hair growth is controlled at the cellular level in the body, but not enough to know how we can directly speed up hair growth. Read on to learn about the science behind hair growth and how to use that knowledge for healthier hair. The stages of hair growth Hair grows in three stages, and each strand of hair follows its own timeline. These three stages are: ...

Hair dandruff Dandruff is a common condition that causes the skin on the scalp to flake. It isn't contagious or serious. But it can be embarrassing and difficult to treat. Mild dandruff can be treated with a gentle daily shampoo. If that doesn't work, a medicated shampoo may help. Symptoms may return later. Dandruff is considered to be a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. In babies, seborrheic dermatitis is called cradle cap. Symptoms Dandruff signs and symptoms may include: Skin flakes on your scalp, hair, eyebrows, beard or mustache, and shoulders Itchy scalp Scaly, crusty scalp in infants with cradle cap The signs and symptoms may be more severe if you're stressed, and they tend to flare in cold, dry seasons. When to see a doctor Most cases of dandruff don't require a doctor's care. See your primary care doctor or a doctor who specializes in skin conditions (dermatologist) if your condition doesn’t improve with regular use of over...

Hair fall Hair fall can affect just your scalp or your entire body. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or medications. Anyone can experience hair loss, but it's more common in men. Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. Hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause of baldness. Some people prefer to let their hair loss run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. And still others choose one of the treatments available to prevent further hair loss and to restore growth. Before pursuing hair loss treatment, talk with your doctor about the cause of your hair loss and treatment options.                                                                 Symptoms ...

hair whitening cause and treatment If you notice grey or white hair on your child’s head too often, most likely it will be because of a deficiency in his body. While there are many reasons for white hair in childhood, most can be treated and cured. A few of the most common causes of white hair in children are stated below. 1. Genetics The most common cause of    hair whitening  in children is genetics. Simply put, if the parents or grandparents had a similar problem of premature graying of hair in their childhood, the children will also be at a higher risk of this condition. Early-onset of graying hair can be passed on hereditarily and is a major reason for premature graying of hair in children. Some other conditions acquired hereditarily include progeria, Werner syndrome, Rothmund-Thompson syndrome, etc. 2. Medical Conditions hair whitening  in children may indicate something more serious. Loss of pigmentation of hair is a symptom of se...