Hair Loss & Hair Fall Treatment in Pune

Losing 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Hair loss is when more hair falls than regrows, so the scalp slowly thins or bald patches appear. Shedding well above the usual range, often after illness, fever, childbirth or stress, is a related but different problem, and it usually settles on its own. Telling the two apart is the first job of a consultation.

Hair loss treatment in Pune at The Skin Firm starts with a scalp assessment at our clinic in Mohammed Wadi, NIBM. In many people more than one factor is involved, such as genes, hormones, nutrition, stress or a scalp condition, and the treatment that helps depends on which one is driving it.

Hair fall is easy to ignore while it is gradual. Earlier assessment tends to work better, and some types of hair loss cannot be reversed once the follicle has scarred.

Pattern (hereditary) hair loss. Inherited genes shrink follicles over time. It shows as a receding hairline or crown thinning in men and a widening part in women, and it is the most common reason for gradual thinning.

Shedding after a trigger. Illness, high fever, surgery, childbirth, major weight loss, stress or stopping some medicines can push many hairs into the shedding phase together. It usually appears a few months after the trigger and typically settles in about 6 to 9 months. For pregnancy-related shedding, see our postnatal hair loss page.

Medical causes. Thyroid disease, low iron, zinc or protein, and hormonal conditions such as PCOS can all thin hair, and treating them can reverse it.

Patchy and scalp conditions. Alopecia areata causes round bald patches. Fungal infections and scalp psoriasis can cause scaly, inflamed areas. Scarring alopecias destroy follicles, so early diagnosis matters.

Hair care and medicines. Tight hairstyles, harsh chemical treatments and some medicines can cause loss. Never stop a medicine on your own because of hair fall; talk to the prescribing doctor first.

The American Academy of Dermatology lists these and more in its causes of hair loss.

Hair grows in cycles, so a change in shedding or density shows over months, not days. Anyone promising a quick fix for hair loss is not giving you the full picture.

The American Academy of Dermatology notes that minoxidil usually needs about 6 to 12 months of regular use before its effect can be judged, and finasteride about 4 months. It also notes that benefits fade if the medicine is stopped. Some people see extra shedding in the first weeks of minoxidil as hairs reset, and we tell you what to expect before you start.

PRP is a newer option. Research suggests it may slow hair loss in some people, usually as a series of sessions with reviews in between. The evidence is still developing, and results vary from person to person.

Starting earlier gives treatment more to work with. No treatment works for everyone, and hair cannot regrow from follicles that have been scarred. At your visit we explain what is realistic for your type of hair loss, review progress at set intervals and adjust the plan if it isn't helping.

The cost of hair loss treatment in Pune depends on the cause and stage of your hair loss, the treatments advised (medicines, PRP, mesotherapy, laser or a combination), the number of sessions and review visits, and whether blood tests are needed first.

Two people with hair fall rarely need the same plan, so we don't work from a fixed price list. After your scalp assessment you get the recommended plan and a written fee for it, and you can decide at your own pace. Ask for the full plan, including follow-up visits, before you begin.

To see how a plan is put together, read about PRP-based GFC therapy and hair mesotherapy.

Every hair loss treatment has risks to weigh. Scalp injections such as PRP and mesotherapy can cause pain, bruising, swelling and, rarely, infection at the injection site. Minoxidil can irritate the scalp and, in some people, cause unwanted hair growth on the face. Finasteride and spironolactone are prescription medicines with side effects your doctor will explain, and they are not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell us if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Some hair loss needs a medical diagnosis first, such as scarring (cicatricial) alopecia, patchy autoimmune hair loss (alopecia areata), thyroid problems or iron deficiency. The American Academy of Dermatology says that finding the cause comes first, and that early care matters in scarring conditions because scarred follicles cannot regrow hair.

Choose a clinic where the person who treats you is clear about their qualifications. At The Skin Firm, Dr. Monica C., Consultant Dermatologist (MD Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy; NMC-registered), assesses medical causes and prescribes where needed, and Dr. Karishma Singh, Skin & Aesthetic Specialist and Founder, leads treatment planning. If anything in your history needs a doctor's opinion before treatment, we tell you.

We welcome hair loss patients from across South Pune, including NIBM, Mohammed Wadi, Kondhwa, Wanowrie, Undri, Magarpatta, Hadapsar and Camp, and from nearby areas of Pune.