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Pollution-Proof Guide To Tame The Tresses

December 07, 2023

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Hindustan Times

Experts help decode the link between high AQI and hair health, share ways to help minimise the havoc

- Ruchika Garg

Pollution-Proof Guide To Tame The Tresses

The effect of air pollution on one's lung health is not unknown. But, what you may not know of is how detrimental high AQI (air quality index) can be on hair health. A research published in October highlights pollution as a potential trigger for hair loss. The study looked at the effect of particulate matter on the cells at the base of hair follicles. These cells are called human follicle dermal papilla cells. The analysis revealed that exposure to PM10 and diesel particulate matter lowered levels of beta-catenin, a protein key for hair growth.

We speak to experts to understand what exactly happens, how the effects can be mitigated and our hair can remain healthy.

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