UNDERSTANDING

HAIRFALL
Hair is sensitive to stress

Stress can be in the form of

a physical illness like the flu, typhoid or

any other infection

chronic ilnesses like thyroid, PCOS, etc

deficiencies in iron, vitamins, etc

mental health stress factors

change in diet, routine, lifestyle, sudden

weight loss, crash diets, etc

During these stressful periods, our body

preferentially gives blood supply and nutrition

to vital organs.

Hair is a non-vital organ and therefore does

not receive the usual nutrition and falls

The hairfall occurs within 3-6 months of stress

factor starting and it takes 3-6 months for it to

reverse with treatment. This is known as

telogen effluvium and it is reversible.

 YOUR HAIR
JOURNEY
First phase - 3-6 months: corrective phase
This is an intensive phase which will aim to

correct the lost hair and help decease hair

fall. For some, this phase may last upto one

year

Depending on the severity, you would be given

oral supplements, oral finasteride, oral

minoxidil and/or topical Minoxidil, topical

procapil or other topical hair stimulants

There may be an initial increase in hair fall but

it is only the hair in the shedding phase

(telogen phase) being shed and rest assured

that new hair will take their place! Do not

stress as stress can further increase hairfall

You will also be given a shampoo and

conditioner to maintain scalp health but

please understand that no shampoo or

conditioner can prevent hair fall

 YOUR HAIR
JOURNEY
Second phase - Maintenance: lifelong
Congratulations! You're at the end of your

acne journey! However - it is really, really

important to maintain these results! This is

achieved by maintaining your haircare routine

In this phase you will be given medications

that you can continue lifelong for hair health.

This can include supplements as well as

topical sprays

NOTE - topical, oral minoxidil and oral finasteride

are not to be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding

women
 GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not pull on wet hair as it could lead to

breakage

Do not pull on hair or knots

Comb with wide-tooth comb

Avoid heat-styling as much as possible or

use the blow dryer on cold air setting

Remember that colouring or treatments

such as cysteine, keratin, straightening your

hair can further lead to hair breakage

Always use conditioner after hairwash

Do not apply conditioner to scalp, only to

hair strands

Oil is best applied warm and only 2-3 hours

prior to hair wash