Hair fall has many causes and they need different treatments. Pattern hair loss driven by genetics and hormones, sudden shedding after illness, fever, childbirth or stress, iron and vitamin D deficiency, thyroid problems, PCOS, dandruff and scalp inflammation, patchy autoimmune loss and damage from tight hairstyles all present as 'hair fall', and treating the wrong one wastes months.
Hair and scalp problems are a special interest of Dr. Daksha Patel, an MD dermatologist with 17+ years of experience. Every hair consultation at Skin Essence includes trichoscopy, a magnified examination of the scalp and hair roots that distinguishes thinning from shedding, and blood tests where the history suggests a deficiency or hormonal cause.
Treatment is then built around the diagnosis: topical or low-dose oral minoxidil, finasteride or other anti-androgens where appropriate, correction of deficiencies, treatment of dandruff and scalp inflammation, and PRP for extra support. Pune's hard water, pollution and long working hours are factored into a routine you can actually follow. Results take time, so we review with photographs every three months.