Dr Walia's Skin, Laser & Hair Transplant Clinic

Hair loss is a common problem being faced by men all over the world. It can be a matter of significant distress. Causes of hair loss in males:- There are numerous  causes of hair loss in males. One of the commonest cause being  androgenetic alopecia i.e  Male pattern baldness. It is a genetically driven process & usually starts in 30’s increasing progressively over years. The most common complaint being recession of hairline. It usually spares the occipital area. Other than this hair loss can occur due to: – Prolong illness After Surgery Nutritional Deficiencies. Patchy hair loss can occur due to alopecia areata and rare causes include those of scarring alopecias Diagnosis : Clinical Dermoscopy Lab Investigation Scalp biopsy if needed Treatment | Management Medical Treatment oral medium Topical Medium   PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy ) Hair Transplant (for AGA)          

1. Regular Shampooing with mild shampoos 2. Good nutrition is of utmost importance 3. Balanced diet rich in proteins and essential vitamins 4. Avoid all the artificial treatments - straightening, rebonding and blow drying 5. Don't use hot irons 6. Avoid use of dryers on wet hair 7. Regular exercise with stress management 8. Meditation 9. For any hair related issues contact your dermatologist at the earliest 10. Avoid usage of over the counter drugs Dr. Walia's Skin, Laser & Hair Transplant Doctor

Sexually Transmitted Diseases ( STDs) are on rise in Mohali, Chandigarh and Punjab. This may be due to westernisation of society. We at Dr Walia Skin Clinic promote youngsters to know about safe sex and thus prevent spread of sexually transmitted diseases in community. Most common method of spread is skin to skin without condom protection. Other modes of spread like IV drug users are limited to HIV, hepatitis B & C. Almost all STDs are prevented by condoms though 100% protection is not present if lesions are present outside the area covered by condom. Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases start with precautions during sex. Reason a person who comes to clinic with one sexually transmitted disease is more venerable to other STDs and for that patient and community use of condom is very important. These STDs can manifest in a number of ways like painful ulcer, vaginal or urethral discharge , can also present as painless lesion like warts and in syphilis. Other manifestat

Use suns cream(prefeably non-greasy & non-comedeogenic) every three .   Use Goggles, shades, hats & umbrellas.   Drink Plenty of water   Take balanced diet   Eat 2-3 Servings of fruits daily  Use cotton scarves to cover your face when going out.   Avoid over the counter drugs e.g Painkillers, Antibiotics   Always consult your doctor before taking any medicine  Dr Walia's Skin & Laser Clinic

Follicular Unit Extraction(FUE) is an advanced technique for hair restoration ,where individual follicles are extracted from back of scalp, beard rarely from chest and implanted in to the bald areas on  frontal scalp to create a new hair line. Few hair may fall after implantation, but the hair root along with the hair germ remains at the site of implant, which regrows the hair after few months. Since hair growth is slow  i.e. 1-1.5cm/month, It takes atleast 5-6 months to notice a significant hair growth. We also make sure that the hairline created gives a natural look. The site where the follicular grafts are extracted will be eventually covered by regrowth of existing hair. No sutures are used during any stage of surgery, hence it doesn’t carry any risk of scar formation. It is a day care procedure, which takes few hours after which patient can go back home comfortably. Patients need to follow the instructions as advised , to prevent chances of infection and to promote the grow

Male pattern baldness is a common cause of hair loss in men which results in gradual decrease in density and loss of hair from anterior scalp with relatively preserved  hair on posterior scalp. Why is it caused ? It is caused due to action of male hormones (Androgens) on hair follicles . Some people may also have familial/ genetic predisposition . Can it occur in Females ? Yes, it can occur, but it seldom results in complete baldness in females. Females have decrease in density and gradual thinning over frontal scalp with preserved anterior hair line. How will it progress?  It progresses gradually over many years resulting in loss of hair over frontal scalp. In some people it can progress very fast over few years(5-6 years) leading to baldness over anterior half of scalp. Can it be prevented? Yes, one has to be started on oral and topical medication as soon as it is diagnosed . The treatment needs to be maintained till the time patient wants to preserve his/her