Second Opinion

Hair loss, (also known as alopecia or baldness) Hair loss is one of the most common complaints among all patients consulting a dermatologist and is usually associated with severe psychological disturbances, distress and symptoms of depression [ 1 , 2 ]. Falling of hairs from scalp is not problems but it is stage of hair growth cycle. However, problem arises when the rate of fall increase significantly and its reduced density become apparent on scalp. To reach at any substantial conclusion, there should be a clear idea about structure, chemistry & growth cycle of hair [click the link to watch the video or PPT on above topics]. Nevertheless, it not possible for all to go all such technical details and therefore, let’s have look on only following issues. Facts & Figures ( source ) Changes in seasons and daylight exposure affect hair fall as it is more in spring & fall than summer and late winter 90K out of 140K hair follicle foun...

Your Acne Treatment is Going in Right Way ?  1.         Definition of Problem Acne or pimple is a chronic inflammatory disease of the  pilosebaceous unit ,  which may be due to excess production sebum occur because of excess androgens production and altered keratinization and make a ground to work for the infection of  Propionibacterium   acnes , in hair follicles on the face, neck, chest, and back which resulted in inflammation. Though, the instigating factor exactly responsible to trigger the acne is yet to be established. However, one can easily have speculation about the role of liver which is responsible for synthesis of Acute Phage Proteins, a vital component of first line of nonspecific defense on surface and inside of body. Thus, the role of diet can’t be overruled. Colonization with  P acnes  and family history might have important roles in the disease, exactly what triggers acne and how treatment af...