FAQ

What precautions shall I take if I develop acne?

Use non-comedogenic products or oil-free products including moisturiser and sunscreens.

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Does diet affect acne?

There’s still research being done on the impact that diet can have on acne. Several studies show that low glycemic index food will improve your acne as it prevents spikes in your blood sugar.

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Can stress cause acne?

Yes, Stress can aggravate your acne.

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Who are more likely to get acne?

People of all ages can get acne, but it's most common in teenagers due to hormonal changes. In females with PCOS conditions are more prone to acne.

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When I wash my face with salicylic acid based facewash, my skin feels very dry. Does this happen with every facewash?

It is a property of Salicylic acid to dry up the skin and clean the pores, thus reducing acne. However, there are some facewashes having some emollient actives like Allantoin which will stop your skin from drying.

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My skin dries when I am taking medication for acne, but when I use routine moisturizers in summer for it, it causes even more acne. What should I do?

Some moisturizers can cause further obstruction of pores, thus flaring acne. However, there are some moisturizers which are very light which can be used in summer. Moreover, find a gel based moisturizer which contains acne treating actives.

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What causes acne?

Acne is caused by clogging of pores and inflammation of pilo-sebaceous unit (which includes your hair follicle and sebaceous glands). Hormones – androgens – increase sebum production from sebaceous glands and this allows the bacteria which causes acne to feed, grow and cause inflammation.

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What is the role of biotin (Vitamin B7) in hair health?

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, stimulates keratin production in hair and can increase the rate of follicle growth. It is not stored for long in the body - most of yours is from the foods you eat. In order to be effective, it needs to be consumed which can be both from diet or supplements.

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Which shampoo I can use after Hair transplant?

A shampoo which is mild, pH balanced, having no SLS, one having conditioning effect can be used after a hair transplant. It would be better if it has some hair regrowth actives like Procapil, Caffeine, Arginine, etc.

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What is the role of Adenosine in hair growth?

As per Pubmed, Adenosine significantly increased the anagen hair growth rate and the thick hair rate. No side-effects were encountered during the trial. Adenosine improved hair loss in Japanese women by stimulating hair growth and by thickening hair shafts.

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What role does caffeine has in hair regrowth?

According to research, the caffeine in coffee can help stimulate hair growth and stop hair loss. Some studies found that caffeine helped block the effects of DHT in male hair follicles. It stimulated hair shaft elongation, resulting in longer, wider hair roots.

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What supplements should I take for Hair and Nail health?

You can take supplements which are rich in Biotin and other vitamins as well as micronutrients which are not usually available in our day-to-day nutrition.