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Questions regarding FUE Hair Transplant

1. Am I eligible for FUE hair transplant? a) For an FUE hair transplant, the patient must be ageing in between 25-45 years. Patients below 25, above 45 are not eligible. Above 45, the hair doesn’t grow, below 25, too young for a hair transplant surgery. b) The patient must have donor’s hair, that is hair must be thick with good density at the back of the head or the sides of the head. Less, weak donor hair will not give you effective result post-surgery.   2. Will my hair regrow after hair transplant? Yes, your hair will regrow post-surgery. Medications, PRP therapy will boost the implanted hair and 80-90% of implanted hair will regrow. 3. How much time will it take for hair to grow fully? Post FUE hair transplant surgery, the new hair starts growing after 3 months, after 6 months, you can see hair grown, after 9months to 1 year, the hair fully grows. 4. What is the cost of FUE hair transplant in Mumbai? FUE hair transplant cost in Mumbai depends on the number of

One of the worst scalp condition - Pityriasis Amiantacea!

What is pityriasis amiantacea?

Pityriasis amiantacea is a scalp condition in which there is excessive yellow scaling on the scalp. Thick silvery or yellowish scales encircle the hair shafts. This may bind down tufts of hair. The scales resemble asbestos, thus the french word for asbestos - “amiante” is given to it.
Pityriasis amiantacea can easily be misdiagnosed with psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis or lichen planus due to the similarity in scalp conditions. However, in pityriasis amiantacea, the scales are attached to both the hair shaft and the scalp. Pityriasis amiantacea may be present with inflammatory conditions. 

What is the treatment?

Treatment for pityriasis amiantacea depends on the specific underlying disease. 
  • Olive oil may help to loosen the adherent scales.
  • Washable leave-on creams containing salicylic acid, coal tar, and sulfur may be of help in reducing the scaling and inflammation.
  • Intermittent courses of topical steroids are useful for psoriasis and various types of dermatitis, often as lotions or gels.
  • Antifungal shampoo is often prescribed and may be helpful for underlying seborrhoeic dermatitis.
  • Oral antifungal agents are necessary for confirmed tinea capitis infection.
  • Oral antibiotics may be prescribed for bacterial infection.
Get the best pityriasis amiantacea treatment in Mumbai at Nubello Aesthetics. Nubello Aesthetics is one of the top hair clinics in Mumbai with 8+ years in the industry. With best dermatologists, trichologists, Nubello has delivered 10K+ happy clients. 


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