Hair Transplant Podcast - HAIR TALK with Dr.John Watts Hair Transplant Surgeon and Dermatologist

#AskDrJohnWatts Ramaswamy asks: Sir, I have been using Minoxidil for hair growth. I was wondering if it is good to take a head bath regularly using Kunkudukai (soapnut)? Please explain.   In his response, Dr John Watts informs Ramaswamy any mild shampoo can be used for cleaning the scalp. “If you are using a homemade shampoo like Kunkudukai (soapnut) there is no problem. However, you must ens...

#AskDrJohnWatts | Is there any test by which one can predict the degree or extent of baldness one may have in the future? | Dr John Watts Vijay Kumar asks: Sir, is there any test by which one can predict the degree or extent of baldness one may have in the future? How do I know if I am prone to baldness in the future? Please explain.    In his response, Dr John Watts informs Vijay Kumar...

#AskDrJohnWatts I am 17-year-old and my hairline is receding fast. My father has a receding hairline problem too. Please advise. | Dr John Watts Status World asks: Sir, I am 17-year-old. I have dandruff and hair fall problems. My hairline is receding fast. In my family, my father has a receding hairline problem. I do not have money to consult a doctor. Please advise what I can do to solve my issue...

#AskDrJohnWatts Advantages of using 8X shampoo. Will it lead to hair growth? Can it prevent hair loss and held in hair fall control? Anonymous asks: Please tell us about the advantages of using 8X shampoo. Will it lead to hair growth? Can it prevent hair loss and held in hair fall control? Please explain.   In his response, Dr John Watts informs that 8X shampoos are primarily used as an...

#AskDrJohnWatts Does hair tablets causes testicular pain as a side effect. Is it possible that both are linked? | Dr John Watts Suresh Laxman asks: Sir, I have been using Dutacet 0.5 mg for the past 3 years. I have testicular pain as a side effect. Is it possible that both are linked? Please advise. In his response, Dr John Watts informs Suresh Laxman to immediately stop using the drug Dutacet, a...

#AskDrJohnWatts What is the difference between hair fall and hair loss? Please explain. RMRS asks: Sir, I always wondered whether there can be hair growth on the spot where we faced hair loss. Is it permanent loss or temporary loss? Are the pores closed completely for the hair follicles to grow again in such a scenario? Please explain. In his response, Dr John Watts informs RMRS that this is a com...

#AskDrJohnWatts If nutritional deficiency and lack of improper diet can lead to hair loss how come, several beggars, sadhus, Aghoris and homeless people have long growing hair? In his response, Dr John Watts praises Sway Lee for his interesting observation. “It is true that nutritional deficiency can lead to temporary hair loss but you can regain it once you resume a nutritional diet. So is true w...

#AskDrJohnWatts If I wear a helmet, will it lead to hair loss? Is it true? Please advise.

#AskDrJohnWatts Is there any insurance scheme available for undergoing a hair transplant procedure? PTC Napolean asks: Sir, is there any insurance scheme available for undergoing a hair transplant procedure?    In his response, Dr John Watts informs PTC Napolean that since the hair transplant procedure is treated as elective surgery, no insurance company supports such a medical procedure...

#AskDrJohnWatts Mahi M asks: Sir, how many days after a hair transplant procedure one can ideally join a gym? In his response, Dr John Watts informs Mahi that many health-conscious have expressed the same doubt after undergoing a hair transplant. “Ideally, one needs to wait at least 30 days before one takes up strenuous weight training in a gym,” he said. Initially, one must strictly avoid lifting...

#AskDrJohnWatts I am into bodybuilding. If I undergo a hair transplant procedure and continue taking the steroids, will I go bald again? Will it be useful? Please advise. True Muscles asks: Sir, I am 33 years old and I am into bodybuilding. I also take steroids for muscle growth. My front area has gone completely bald. If I undergo a hair transplant procedure and continue taking the steroids, will...

#AskDrJohnWatts If we use a pillow of much height, it may affect our blood circulation to the scalp and we may lose hair. Is it true? M Raju asks: Sir, I doubt the role of pillow in hair loss. I wonder if we use a pillow of much height, it may affect our blood circulation to the scalp and we may lose hair. Is it true? Is there any connection? Please answer.   In his response, Dr John Watts in...

#AskDrJohnWatts Mr Rockstar asks: Sir, what is DUPA? Recently, I consulted my dermatologist about my hair loss problem. He diagnosed my condition as DUPA. Is there any treatment for this condition? Can I use Finasteride as a solution? Is a hair transplant procedure a solution to this problem? Is there no treatment for this condition? Please advise. In his response, Dr John Watts informs Rockstar t...

Chandu Bolagani asks: Sir, can PRP and Minoxidil turn grey/white hair into black or control greying of hair? My second question is about my silky hair. I have a styling problem with silky hair that seems very fragile and they are curly in appearance. If I opt for PRP, will they turn into normal hair? Can you replace my curly and silky hair with straight and normal hair grafts from elsewhere? Is it...

#AskDrJohnWatts  Veera Brahma A asks: Sir, can vitamin deficiency lead to hair fall? Can it lead to baldness? If we take an adequate vitamin supplement, can we control hair fall and baldness or have hair growth on the bald spot? Please explain. In his response, Dr John Watts informs Veera Brahma that it is true that vitamin deficiency can lead to hair loss. “But it is not true that it may lea...

#AskDrJohnWatts Prakash asks: Sir, will indulging in masturbation lead to hair loss? Please explain. In his response, Dr John Watts tells Prakash that it is a myth and a misconception that many have. “I have answered this question on numerous occasions. Masturbation should be seen as normal for any gender and it has no link with hair loss,” explained Dr John. He said that many get this notion as t...

#AskDrJohnWatts Just like blood donors, why can’t we have hair donors for hair transplants? | Dr John Watts JN Laxman Nag asks: Sir, just like blood donors, why can’t we have hair donors for hair transplants? In his response, Dr John Watts informs Laxman that it is a good concept but not scientifically viable at this stage in the case of hair transplant. “We use hair grafts from the same person as...

#AskDrJohnWatts After a hair transplant when to take Biotin and Minoxidil? How many sessions of PRP required? | Dr John Watts Surendra asks: Sir, it is 50 days since I had undergone a hair transplant. I want to know from you how many days I must take Biotin? How long should I take Minoxidil? How many sessions of PRP I may need to take? Please advise    In his response, Dr John Watts tell...

#AskDrJohnWatts Santosh asks: Sir, I have closely observed several hair transplant results of people who had undergone the procedure. One thing that immediately strikes me is how their hairline had turned out. Some hairlines that are drawn look natural, while others look unnatural and bad. Who is to be blamed for this: the doctor or the patient? 👉 Watch Full Video 👈 👉 Get consultation with Dr J...

#AskDrJohnWatts | Is Derma Rollers good? Can it help in hair regrowth? Can we get new hair after using it? | Dr John Watts Vignesh Tech Channel asks: Sir, is Derma Rollers good? Can it help in hair regrowth? Can we get new hair after using it? Please explain.     In his response, Dr John Watts tells Vignesh that derma rollers help in creating mild inflammation on the scalp that...

#AskDrJohnWatts Can we go for hair transplant if scalp has Seborrheic Dermatitis or Dandruff? Sai Ram asks: “Sir, I am suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis. I have faced hair loss on my scalp and beard. Though I have taken medication, the relief was temporary as the problem returns. If I undergo a hair transplant, can I solve this problem? Will it work? Is there any other natural treatment for thi...

#AskDrJohnWatts When hair grafts are extracted from the donor region doesn’t it leave the place empty?  Anonymous: When hair grafts are extracted from the donor region doesn’t it leave the place empty and won’t the site look bald if you extract hair?    In his response, Dr John Watts explains that there is no way the donor site would look bald even if hair grafts are removed. “...

#AskDrJohnWatts Can Neo Hair Lotion Control Hair Loss & Promote Hair on Bald Scalp? | Dr John Watts Neo Hair Lotion is in the spotlight as it is getting attention with aggressive advertising claiming it is a one-stop solution for hair loss. But does it promote hair growth & bring hair back on bald spots?    Is it approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other...

#AskDrJohnWatts Hair loss due to typhoid fever, will I regrow hair again? | Dr John Watts K Satyanarayana asks: “Sir, three years ago I had a typhoid attack. Soon after I noticed hair loss and hair thinning. What should I do? Please advise    In his response, Dr John Watts tells Satyanarayana that after the typhoid attack the body goes into recovery mode. “However, it is likely that duri...

#AskDrJohnWatts : How Far Can You Trust & Use Online Hair Products Like Man Matters? | Explained by Dr John Watts In our hectic lives, many hair loss patients find it impossible to consult a dermatologist or a trichologist for lack of time. Being tech-savvy, they also get exposed to myriad online hair care products like supplements, lotions & creams marketed by scores of brands that promis...