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Unexplained Hair Loss

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                                   USEFUL BUT IGNORED REASONS Hi! whenever I scroll down the social media platforms , I usually find various "effective" hair products that can benefit you in several ways like:- hair fall control, dandruff control, early graying of hair etc. But for what reason that I do not understand is how to decide if these products will be beneficial to oneself or not? It can only be decided if we are fully aware about the cause that is leading to such conditions.  Let me give you an example! I hope everyone will be able to relate with that because I am going to consider the recent Corona pandemic that we all went through globally. But if noticed that we were only able to combat that deadly situation after proper research and establishing the target . After that the results were promising. Now consider the major problem of hair fall among men and women. I hear people talki...

Follicular Hyperkeratosis

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                                        FOLLICULAR HYPERKERATOSIS It is a skin condition characterized by thickening of outermost layer of skin due to the deposition of keratin in the hair follicles leading to the appearance of elevated cone shaped papules on the skin surface. It is commonly observed in children and subsides by the time they reach adolescence. Causes:- Vitamin A deficiency Prolonged exposure to arsenic Sensitivity to drugs like Vemurafenib or Dabrafenib Other underlying conditions like lupus, scleroderma, eczema, psoriasis Signs and Symptoms It is usually self-diagnosable as per the appearance of the papules Usually, the arms, thighs, cheeks, and buttocks are where the pimples are found. They are usually painless and itchy, although they might be white or red at times. Home remedies prevalent:- Limit bath time and use warm water. Long baths or showers with hot water el...