Dandruff :
Your skin constantly renews itself; dead cells from the scalp fall off as new cells form beneath them. Everyone loses skin cells in this way.

With dandruff the process is faster, so a greater number of cells are shed. This means the cells shed in clumps (flakes) that are big enough to be seen by the eye.

Flakes of dandruff are especially visible when they land on dark clothing. The scalp can also be itchy. The medical name for dandruff is pityriasis capitis, and it's the most common condition of the scalp.

Many people think they get dandruff because their scalp is too dry. They stop washing their hair with shampoo or wash it less frequently, because they believe it makes the condition worse. This is not true.

Flaking only happens because of an increased turnover of skin cells.

Dandruff is believed to be associated with an overgrowth of a fungus commonly found on the skin and scalp, called Pityrosporum ovale.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Severe cases of dandruff are caused by a disease called seborrhoeic eczema or seborrhoeic dermatitis, which causes greasy bran-like scale.

The seborrhoeic area may also be red and itchy - that's your eyebrows, ears, scalp, the skin around your nose, the lines on your cheeks and your torso.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis becomes worse in winter and tends to improve during the summer when sunlight relieves the symptoms.

It can vary from mild cases, which are only a problem in winter, to more severe cases where flaking occurs in places other than just the scalp.

The fungus Pityrosporum ovale is a significant factor in seborrhoeic dermatitis. Doctors don't know exactly why, but anti-fungal treatment (ketoconazole shampoo) helps ease the condition.

Stress and serious illnesses can also cause an increase in the production of scale.

Why does hair loss happen?
A certain amount of hair loss is normal – most people lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, which fall out naturally to be replaced by new growth.

But new hair growth slows down as we age, which may lead to thinning and eventually baldness.

Male pattern baldness, which is hereditary, usually occurs in middle-aged men but can also affect men in their late teens.

Male hair loss :
(male pattern baldness/androgenic alopecia)?

Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones (androgens) in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation.

In the past, baldness was often seen as something unfortunate or undesirable. However, this attitude has changed over the years and nowadays a clean-shaven head is usually considered both fashionable and attractive.

Causes of male hair loss?
Some men have areas on the scalp that are very sensitive to the male sex hormones that circulate in men's blood. The hormones make the hair follicles - from which hair grows - shrink. Eventually, they become so small that they cannot replace lost hairs. The follicles are still alive, but are no longer able to perform their task.

The condition usually starts in men aged 20 to 30 and follows a typical pattern. First, a receding hairline develops, and gradually the hair on top of the head also begins to thin. Eventually, the two balding areas meet to form a typical U-shape around the back and sides of the head. The hair that remains is often finer, and does not grow as quickly as it used to.

Hair loss in women
Women can also suffer hair loss, especially those with many relatives who are also prone to losing their hair.

The female pattern sets in at a later age than in men and is usually limited to the top of the head. Total baldness is rarely seen in women.

Treatment Procedure  :

The medicines are given to the patient according to the type of hair problem . The patient during the treatment should follow the instructions and guidelines provided by the doctor.

Dr. Ranu Gupta has prepared following combination of medicines-:

Herbal Heena, Hair Oil & Medicines - Medicines to be taken internally and externally both acts well for hair problems. By using these medicines the falling of hair stops within 2-3 months and new hair starts growing .

Medicines to be applied locally on scalp i.e. herbal heena and oil nourishes hair roots and makes hair root strong and healthy. They also makes a protective layer on scalp to prevent dandruff and hair splitting.

Heena is a combination of Reetha, Amla, Bhrangraj and so many more benificial medicines that stops premature greying of hair and makes hair black, shiny, long and healthy.

The duration of treatment varies from person to person.

We  successfully treat such type of hair problems .

These images are copyright of Dr. Khandelwal's Astha Clinic Unauthorised use subjected