I had bald spots on my scalp – a £1.75 purchase from Boots made my hair thick again
A DERMATOLOGIST who suffered from bald spots on her scalp has revealed a £1.75 trick that made her locks thick and shiny again.
Dr. Neera revealed that she suffers from androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss caused by an imbalance of the hormone DHT.
The surgeon revealed the exact details via TikTok steps she took to make her hair healthy again.
Anti-dandruff shampoo
Dr. Neera said it is very important to do that goal hair loss as soon as you notice it, and said it is essential to focus on the cause.
She said that even if you don’t suffer from dandruff, adding an anti-dandruff shampoo to your daily routine will help prevent goal hair loss, because they have DHT blocking properties.
She recommended using the shampoo twice a week, lathering it on the scalp, leaving it on for five minutes and then rinsing it off.
“There are studies that say anti-dandruff shampoo can actually reduce hair loss and hair loss,” she said.
You can buy anti-dandruff shampoo at Boots for just €1.75.
Minoxidil
Dr. Neera said you should use a topical hair growth product like Minoxidil every day.
Minoxidil has been proven to stimulate hair growth, and it is thought to work by increasing blood flow to the cells in your scalp that grow hair. However, the exact process is not known.
You can buy 2% minoxidil under the brand name Regaine from Boots for £25.95.
Laser combs
Another product Dr. Neera recommends is a laser comb or a laser helmet.
She revealed that both products are proven to stimulate hair growth.
“You can use these in 10- to 15-minute sessions, two to three times a week.”
You can pick up a laser comb Amazonfor only €11.59.
Tips for hair loss
According to statistics, we can lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day NHS.
Normally this is not something to worry about, but occasionally it can be a sign of a medical problem.
These include illness, stress, cancer treatment, weight loss and iron deficiency.
The NHS recommends that you make an appointment with your GP to see if you can identify the cause of it.
Experts at Association of the American Academy of Dermatology also recommend eating healthy, limiting curling irons and using them only for special occasions.
They also recommend using a gentle shampoo and using leave-in conditioners.
Dr. Neera’s (@dermatologysurgeon) video, has probably left a lot of people impressed as the video has been viewed over 2 million times on the video sharing platform.
TikTok users rushed to the comments section of the video to share their thoughts.
One person said: “Wow, this is the best advice on hair loss.
“The only thing I would add is exercise. If I increase blood flow and circulation with cardio, my hair grows faster and healthier.”
A second person said: “Your advice about my hair loss has helped stop it
“Thank you for giving me my confidence back.”
A third person said: “Love all these tips! Thanks doc.”
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