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There has been a lot of debate on whether UAE tap water causes hair loss.

This is a subject of research, but yes, desalinated water does tend to dry out hair strands and lead to harmful scalp build up. As a result, hair becomes brittle and prone to breakage.

What really causes hair loss?

Hair loss is a progressive disorder. Water, weather, genetics and advancing age play contributing roles but mostly it’s due to medical reasons.

And what are they?

Iron deficiency, hormonal imbalance, thyroid, diabetes and polycystic ovary syndrome. In some cases underlying heart conditions are also responsible for hair loss

So what should hair loss sufferers do?

Consult a doctor to determine which treatment is right as there are 40 different kinds of hair loss.

There is a great deal of scepticism about the effectiveness of homeopathy?

It’s unfounded as international clinical studies have corroborated the fact that homeopathic remedies can control, stop, or reverse hair loss effectively.

Can oils restore lost hair?

This is a myth. Oil is big business. They can’t help you grow, at best they can only condition your scalp.

Any tips to prevent hair loss?

Stay healthy, eat a balanced diet, never comb your hair when it’s wet, use a wide tooth hair brush and stay away from oils and chemical procedures.