India, Nov. 4 -- Social media algorithms tout onion juice concoctions, overnight oiling rituals, and fermented rice water as miracle fixes for hair loss and premature greying. But are these kitchen remedies actual science, or just sticky, smelly placebos? To separate hair myths from clinical reality, in this week's HT Health Talk, we spoke with Dr Shraddha Kologi, visiting consultant, dermatology and hair transplant surgery, Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru. Also read | Dimple Kapadia shares the secret to gorgeous hair: 'Excellent' natural haircare ingredients like onion juice

First off, take a deep breath: losing 50 to 100 strands a day is not abnormal. However, if you're noticing visible scalp, sudden patchiness, or silver strands popping ...