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Is Wearing a Cap Bad for Your Hair?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog, Hair Transplant

No, A widely believed hair loss myth is that frequent cap usage leads to baldness. In reality, medical evidence confirms that wearing a cap does not directly cause hair loss. Hair follicles function beneath the scalp and are not affected by covering the head. Hair...

How Many PRP Sessions Are Needed for Hair?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog, Hair Transplant

3-6 PRP treatments would yield visible effects and durable long-lasting results. However, the number of sessions will depend on the degree of hair loss, genetics, lifestyle factors, and the condition of your scalp. Your PRP treatment plan from Redefine Hair Transplant...

Which Acid Is Best for Skin Whitening?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Yes, glycolic acid, kojic acid, and lactic acid are considered the best acids for skin whitening and brightening. Glycolic acid deeply exfoliates and improves skin tone, kojic acid reduces melanin production to lighten pigmentation, and lactic acid gently brightens...

Can Vitamin B12 Reverse Hair Loss?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Hair Transplant

Yes, Vitamin B12 helps in the production of red blood cells and thereby carries oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles. A deficiency weakens follicles, resulting in thinning and heavy hair loss. To achieve long-lasting results, consulting experts in hair loss...

Is Vitiligo Genetic?

by Dr Harikiran Chekuri | Jan 8, 2026 | Blog, Plastic Surgery

Yes, While there is no current cure for vitiligo, modern medicine provides many means of controlling its spread and potentially creating pigmentation through either topical agents and phototherapy to create colour within the depigmented areas or through the use of...