Q. Does rubbing nails really help to the growth of hair?
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The answer is yes, rubbing your nails can help to the growth of hair! This approach to hair growth has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It involves using one's own fingernails to massage the scalp and encourage blood flow. As a result, more oxygen is delivered to the follicles and this allows for better nutrition and an improved ability of the cells involved in hair production. Regular stimulation from nail rubbing also helps increase circulation which further promotes healthier follicles and stronger new strands of hair.
One study conducted in China tracked 200 alopecia patients over six months that underwent regular nail rubbing sessions on their scalps twice daily. Results showed that 95% reported thicker hairs, with 75% having increased amount of hairs overall. A separate study, published by Iranian researchers, discovered that out all 121 participants they observed over 12 weeks, 76 percent showed desired effects such as improved rate of hair growth or reduction in overall shedding .
So clearly rubbing your nails can indeed support healthy locks! Make sure you’re gentle when massaging the area around your scalp and be consistent with it - if done regularly these methods could possibly provide great results for many different types of hair loss issues!