Hair fall and Folliserum FAQs

Q1: What is the hair growth cycle?

A1: Hair on the scalp grows about 0.3 to 0.4 mm/day or about 6 inches per year. At any given time, a random number of hair will be in one of three stages of growth and shedding.

Anagen: The active phase of the hair

Catagen: The transitional phase of hair

Talogen: The resting phase of hair

Q2: How much hair loss per day is considered normal?

A2: Almost everybody loses hair every day. It is normal if you lose about 50-100 hair per day.

Q3: Why am I experiencing hair loss?

A3: You may be losing hair due to many causes. Important causes that can lead to hair loss or hair thinning include:

1. Family history of baldness

2. Nutritional deficiencies like less protein and iron intake, excessive intake of vitamin A.

3. Physical or emotional stress.

4. Infections and hormonal disorders.

5. Childbirth, menstrual cycle and menopause.

6. Improper hair care such as excessive use of chemicals and blowers, etc.

Q4: Which areas of the head are most commonly affected?

A4: In men, baldness usually affects the hair line and crown area.

In women, initially there is thinning of the hair on the top of head which can lead to baldness.

Q5: How long can hair loss last?

A5: Duration of hair loss mainly depends on its cause. If you experience hair loss due to some stressful event or illness, then your hair may re-grow after few months. If you are expreriencing male pattern baldness, then it may continue for rest of your life. Hair loss due to any nutritional deficiency can last until you correct the diet and / or provided with appropriate nutritional supplement for such hair loss.

Q6: Is there any relation between my diet and hair loss?

A6: Yes, there is a link between diet and hair loss. A balanced diet is necessary for a healthy scalp and hair.

Proteins:
If you protein intake is less, it can also lead to hair loss. Therefore, eating protein-rich diet including nuts, seeds, beans, egg, fish, etc can help to stop your hair loss.

Vitamins:
A proper balance of vitamin A, B complex, C and E is essential for nourishment of hair follicle. Defeciency of these constituents may stop hair growth or make the hair brittle.

Iron:
Insufficient iron intake can also be a reason for your hair loss. Consuming iron-fortified cereals, soybeans, pumpkin seeds, white beans, lentils, and spinach may help you prevent hair loss.

Eating habits and disorder:
Crash diet, eating disorders like not having sufficient diet may lead to hair loss.

Q7: How is hair-loss treated?

A7: Treatment for hair loss is usually based on the cause of hair loss. Your doctor will identify the cause and treat your hair loss accordingly. In addition your doctor may prescibe you with nutritional supplements for the nourishment of hair which may play a role in hair loss treatment.

Q8: How should I take care of my hair?

A8: It is important to see your doctor if you observe excessive hair loss. Follow your doctor's advice and take your medications regularly. For good care of your hair and to reduce hair loss, it is essential to consider the following do's and don'ts.

Do's: 
1. Have a wholesome and balanced diet.

2. Use a good shampoo and conditioner regularly to reduce damage to your hair.

3. Consult a dermatologist to help you identify the cause of your hair loss and ways to prevent or treat it.

Don'ts:

1. Use of dyes and other chemical treatments like bleaching and perming.
Perms work by using chemicals to change hair texture, either creating waves or curls. Traditionally, a stylist will wrap hair in rods before putting perm lotion on to set the curl. After letting the lotion sit, stylists rinse it out, dry hair as much as possible, and use a neutralizer to halt the perming process.

2. Tight hair styles or elastic hair bands.

3. Brush or comb when the hair is wet.

4. Excessive scalp massage or brushing.


Q9: What is Folliserum?

A9: Folliserum is a novel hair growth serum used in the management of hair loss made of 5 active infredients. Folliserum is beneficial in the management of shedding of hair (Talogen Effluvium) as well as excessive thinning of hair or pattern hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia). It is a cosmeticaly elegant and 'alcohol-free' formulation.

Q10: When do I see visible results?

A10: Visible results of treatment for hair loss depend on the cause, severity of hair loss, and also vary from person to person. It is very important to understand that under normal circumstances also, hair grows to about 1 cm in one month. Hence, you need to be patient, follow the doctor's advice and take medicines regularly as prescribed. It may take minimum of 3-6 months to see visible result. Some people tend to discontinue the treatment as they do not see the results spontaneously. Compliance plays a vital role in the treatment of hair loss.

Q11: What are the benefits of Folliserum?

A11: Folliserum is made up of 5 active ingredients namely Procapil, Adenosine, Niacinamide, Cococin and Melatonin. Adenosine increases blood supply to hair follicles by promoting dilation of blood vessels. Cococin has proteins, amino acids, sugars, vitamins and minerals that promote cell proliferation. Niacinamide reduces scalp inflammation while Procapil improves hair anchoring.

Q12: For how long should I use Folliserum?

A12: Folliserum is recommended to be used 1 ml twice a day for minimum of 3 months or as directed by physician.

Q13: Directions of use:

A13: Apply once or twice as recommended:

1. Take sufficient quantity of Folliserum on your palm.

2. Part hair and apply Folliserum on affected areas of the scalp.

3. Gently massage to rub in.

Q14: Precautions:

A14: Do not use on skin that is red, painful, scraped, irritated, cut or infected. Wash hands thoroughly after applicatioin. Avoid getting the product in your eyes. Rinse your eyes with large amounts of cool water if occurs.
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