How long does it take to grow hair 12 inches?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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Hair growth varies from person to person and depends on lot of factors like nutrition, hormones and genetics. But on an avg hair grows half inch per month.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a 22-year-old female and I've been dealing with thinning hair for the past 2 to 3 years. My scalp is becoming more visible, and just recently, I noticed my frontal hairline seems to be receding. I also happen to be obese and often use heat styling on my hair. I'm really concerned and curious to know if there's a way I can get my hair back to its former state. What can I do to recover my hair?

Hairfall could be due to obesity,maintai healthy weight and consume balanced diet,visit Dermatologist for appropriate management

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Can nilac gel be used as an antibacterial cream at night? I'm trying to find out if it's safe and effective for this purpose.

yes

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I'm dealing with rough, dry skin and an uneven skin tone, and I'm wondering if using vitamin E capsules and rosewater on my face would help. Is it safe to apply vitamin E directly on my face, and are there any side effects I should be aware of?

Yes you can do the but needs more proper approach,visit Dermatologist for the same

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