Question 1

can you tell me natural hair care and hair type?

Accepted Answer

Healthy hair: Get adequate sleep,avoid excess sugar &amp; fat, v carbonated drinks, eat enough protein, exercise regularly. Insure you have adequate Iron (like kale &amp; other dark green leafies), Omega 3 fatty acids (like walnuts),vit.E (fruits &amp; veggies), D &amp; B vitamins, biotin &amp; zinc. Avoid sulfates &amp; formaldehyde in shampoos, excessive blow dry heat &amp; curling irons.

Question 2

how often should i wash my hair if i want to maintain good hair care?

Accepted Answer

2-3 times: 2-3 times a week with non toxic shampoo.

Question 3

hi sir i have a hair fall problem give me some medication or tell me about perfect diet for hair care?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause...: One's primary care doctor can check for medical causes. If none are found, then one can see a dermatologist, especially one specializing in hair restoration (some treatments: minoxidil, finasteride, hair transplants, ...). Medical causes may include: hormonal problems (low thyroid), seborrhea, alopecia areata, stressful illness. Other causes: genetic male/female pattern baldness, telogen effluvium.

Question 4

any tips on how to handle hair care after a neck injury?

Accepted Answer

With a neck brace?: If the neck brace is the problem then waterproofing it for shower use can be a solution. Otherwise a wash bowl, sponge, and some assistance could be your answer.

Question 5

hair care from rough/hard water....  ? which shampoo ir hair conditioner will be best and for skin care too

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Hair products: I like the hair products without the chemicals or sulfites.   Purology is good.  The best one I have found is sri bella from melaleuca - 
melaleuca stands for tea tree oil which is very healthy for the skin.  They also have a lotion called renew that works well.

Question 6

i have a healthy hair care routine. but i still suffer from dandruff. i have heard that wearing a helmet causes it.tried many shampoos but its no help?

Accepted Answer

Dandruff treatment: Flaking of the scalp is most common caused by seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.  If over the counter shampoos that contain tar, selenium sulfide, or salicylic acid do not help, dandruff may be severe enough to require prescription medications to reduce inflammation and scaling.  Please see your dermatologist for treatment.  Wearing a helmet usually does not worsen dandruff.

Question 7

am i allowed to drink some of reign inferno energy drink and still take viviscal advanced hair care together? i dont know if there was any interactions with it. thanks?

Accepted Answer

Haircare: I recommend avoiding all OTC products that allegedly help with health issues.  Ther is no requirement they be backed by any data or quality control of what goes in them.  BEWARE!!

Question 8

localized mildly itchy area on very top of scalp for past week. no redness, no inflammation, no flaking. what could it be? no changes in hair care.

Accepted Answer

Sounds treatable: Try otc use of selsun blue.  Sometimes we have minimal-symptom fungal infections of the scalp that can present like this.  If this does the trick, keep using it for another week beyond resolvement, and for any flare-ups.  If it doesn't work, call your doctor for an appointment for further evaluation.

Question 9

ive been on depo provera for over three years ive notice hair thinning.  while on depo ive had poor hair care wasnt taking care of my hair.  could depo provera be one of the contributing factors to cause the hair thinning ?

Accepted Answer

Depoprovera ?'s: Thinning hair may be due to genetic causes (male pattern baldness) thyroid disorders, parasite infection, etc.  Depoprovera is not generally associated with thinning hair. See your gyn for an exam and other testing to determine the cause.

Question 10

how can i get healthy hair ?

Accepted Answer

Hair health: Get adequate sleep,avoid excess sugar &amp; fat, v carbonated drinks, eat enough protein, exercise regularly. Insure you have adequate Iron (like kale &amp; other dark green leafies), Omega 3 fatty acids (like walnuts),vit.E (fruits &amp; veggies), D &amp; B vitamins, biotin &amp; zinc. Avoid sulfates &amp; formaldehyde in shampoos, excessive blow dry heat &amp; curling irons.

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How often should i wash my hair if i want to maintain good hair care?

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Hi sir i have a hair fall problem give me some medication or tell me about perfect diet for hair care?

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Any tips on how to handle hair care after a neck injury?

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Hair care from rough/hard water.... ? which shampoo ir hair conditioner will be best and for skin care too

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I have a healthy hair care routine. but i still suffer from dandruff. i have heard that wearing a helmet causes it.tried many shampoos but its no help?

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Am i allowed to drink some of reign inferno energy drink and still take viviscal advanced hair care together? i dont know if there was any interactions with it. thanks?

A member asked:

Localized mildly itchy area on very top of scalp for past week. no redness, no inflammation, no flaking. what could it be? no changes in hair care.

A member asked:

Ive been on depo provera for over three years ive notice hair thinning. while on depo ive had poor hair care wasnt taking care of my hair. could depo provera be one of the contributing factors to cause the hair thinning ?

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