Is hair/skin care different for men and women? Dec 22, 2023 Everyone wants glowing skin and healthy hair, irrespective of gender. Unisex skin/hair care treatment does not give the desired results as there are physiological differences between the men’s and women’s skin and hair. This blog discusses the difference between male and female skin and hair and how to maintain it. Know the difference Does skin thickness matter? The thickness of the skin varies between men and women. Men have thicker skin when compared to women, who have thinner, sensitive skin. The reason is the collagen density and sebum production, making the male skin thick and robust. Women’s skin is thin, resulting in quick signs of ageing. Skincare products are developed keeping in mind these differences and catering to the skin needs of each. Does hormone play a role? Testosterone, a male hormone, stimulates oil production, resulting in acne and breakouts. Meanwhile, the estrogen produced in the female gives soft and supple skin. The skincare industry has understood these differences and designed unique products to address the issue. Combating the challenges of facial hair? Men need special attention due to stubborn facial hair growth. Regular shaving causes skin irritation, so sophisticated grooming products are required in order to combat this challenge. A range of grooming products is available to give them a smooth and comfortable shaving experience, promoting rich facial care. Does our skin age differently? Men experience slower ageing compared to women due to their collagen density differences. Due to the low collagen density, fine lines, crowfeet, and loose skin are standard in women. Anti-ageing solutions differ for men and women, as they are designed for your unique needs and worried about ageing skin? Contact our best skin treatment in Chennai at Helios. Should we use different hair care products? Hair care products are purely a personal choice. Products can be chosen depending on the density of your hair, dandruff issues, scalp dryness, etc. You can hardly find gender-variant shampoos, hair oil, or hair creams on the supermarket shelf. For more on hair transplant in Chennai, meet our team at Helios. Using a customised skin and hair care routine can work wonders. Speak to an expert at Helios, one of the best skin clinics in Alwarpet, for more details. [singlecat]

What’s the remedy for unwanted facial or body hair? Feb 4, 2020 Unwanted facial or body hair can be embarrassing and emotionally disturbing and is mostly unacceptable. Many home remedies, creams and methods have been tried or used down the ages but none have been useful in considerably reducing the density of hair. With the introduction of laser technology into modern medicine excess facial hair in women (hirsutism) and also men with excess undesirable body hair now have a lasting solution.Hirsutism is the excess growth of terminal hairs in a male distribution in women. While most women have fine, faintly visible hairs over the face which is normal some women have coarse thick black hair that grow on the face and body as in men. About 50% of hirsutism is due to high levels of male hormones (androgens). Women normally have low levels of androgens, though levels vary. Higher levels can over-stimulate the hair follicles and lead to excess hair growth.Hirsutism has many causes. Hormonal abnormalities are an important cause. This may be the result of polycystic ovarian syndrome, Cushing’s syndrome (increased cortisol from pituitary, adrenals or steroid intake), congenital adrenal hyperplasia and some tumours. Some medications can also produce excessive facial hair. In the familial type hormones are absolutely normal. In addition, obesity that is so common today can worsen hirsutism, as male hormones are higher in obese individuals. Therefore your doctor will ask for certain blood tests that measure the amount of male hormones. In addition an ultrasound or CT scan may be done to check the ovaries and adrenal glands for cysts or tumors. Treatment of hirsutism will involve treating the underlying hormonal imbalance. Weight loss is an important step in reducing the male hormones. The commonly used medications are oral contraceptives which contain estrogen and progesterone and anti-androgens which block the male hormone receptors thereby preventing the actions of male hormones. The simplest and the most effective method of treatment of excessive unwanted hair is laser hair reduction (LHR). The ‘R’ in LHR is used to denote reduction and that it is a is not laser hair ‘removal’ as with repeated sessions of laser we can reduce the hair growth to a large extent and few hairs may remain at the end of 6 sessions which may require further touch up sessions. Few things that you need to know before you go for a LHR. What is the machine that is going to be used is it a diode? Long pulsed NdYag? Or is it only IPL? The efficacy will vary depending on the equipment. The diode being the most effective. The company of the laser equipment should also be asked for as lower end machines do not give satisfactory results. Who is going to perform the LHR? Is the person performing the procedure adequately trained? Pre cooling and post cooing of skin is extremely important to reduce the pain and side effects. What can you expect? You will start seeing a visible decrease in the density of hairs after 2 sessions. After each session the hair that grows will be less thicker than before the start of LHR. You will achieve your maximum results at the end of 6-8 sessions. Removal of unwanted excessive hair over the face can greatly improve appearance as well as self-confidence. Dr M Shraddha MD, DNB, PhD. consultant dermatologist Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Apollo Medical Centre Kotturpuram [singlecat]