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An Instagram post claims that massaging rice water on hair for 5 minutes can repair split ends. This is FALSE claim.

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An Instagram post claims that rice water repairs split ends. The user yourskin.expert in the post makes various claims that massaging rice water on hair for 5 minutes each week promotes faster hair growth, enhances shine and smoothness, repairs split ends, strengthens hair, and act as a natural conditioner. The post can be accessed here.

Fact Check

This claim made by Instagram user is False as split ends cannot be repaired.

What are split ends?

Split ends occur when hair undergoes damage, particularly from mechanical and chemical processes, leading to the weakening and longitudinal splitting of the hair shaft. These split ends are highly undesirable among consumers, as they not only make hair more difficult to comb but also cause a fly-away effect, diminishing the overall appearance of the hair.

Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics, Mumbai explained, “Split ends, medically known as trichoptilosis, are a sign of damaged hair. They occur when the hair’s outer layer, the cuticle, becomes worn down, leading to fraying at the ends. Common causes include excessive heat styling, frequent chemical treatments like hair coloring or straightening, and environmental factors such as sun exposure or pollution. Mechanical stress from over-brushing or towel-drying can also contribute. Once split ends form, they can’t be repaired and the only permanent solution is trimming them. To prevent split ends from occurring, it’s important to use protective measures, such as applying heat protectants before styling, avoiding harsh chemicals, and keeping the hair hydrated with conditioners and serums. A healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals can also support hair strength and growth.”

Rice Water’s Benefits for Hair Health

Rice is one of the most widely consumed staple grains and serves as a crucial source of fiber, energy, and essential nutrients, including minerals and vitamins, particularly Vitamin E. Additionally, rice is rich in antioxidants, anthocyanins, and phenolic compounds. Rice water is also abundant in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it a beneficial byproduct for health.

Rice bran water extracts supports hair health by enhancing the expression of growth factors and molecular signals that sustain the growth phase of hair. It also has anti-inflammatory effects, inhibits 5α-reductase all of which promote stronger, healthier hair growth and maintenance. Rice water can enhance hair shine, smoothness, and luster, while also strengthening hair. It serves as a natural, chemical-free hair cleanser and helps maintain the scalp’s pH balance.

Can rice water repair split ends?

Rice water is often praised in hair care for its potential benefits, such as strengthening hair and promoting shine. It is rich in nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Rice water can help in hair growth, enhances hair shine and smoothness. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that massaging rice water on hair for 5 minutes can repair split ends as split ends can only be trimmed as they cannot be repaired.

A study published in World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences found that rice water can improve hair shine, smoothness, and luster, while also fortifying and strengthening the hair. 

Another study published by Kiana Hashemi et. al. found that rice bran water supports hair health by boosting the expression of growth factors and molecular signals that maintain the hair’s growth phase. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties and inhibits 5α-reductase, all of which contribute to stronger and healthier hair growth.

The Medical Dialogues Fact Check Team asked Dr Rinky Kapoor, Consultant Dermatologist, Cosmetic Dermatologist & Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics, Mumbai whether rice water can repair split ends or not and she said, “Rice water is often promoted for its hair-strengthening properties due to the presence of inositol, a carbohydrate that can help repair damaged hair. However, it’s important to note that while rice water can temporarily improve the appearance of the hair by adding shine and reducing frizz but there are no permanent effects and it cannot repair split ends. Split ends occur when the hair shaft is damaged to the point of breaking, and once the hair is split, the only way to truly ‘repair’ it is to trim the damaged ends. Trimming remains the only effective solution for split ends.”

Dr Ruby Sachdev, Consultant – Aesthetic Physician, Gleneagles Hospital Bengaluru, further explained “While rice water is often promoted for its potential benefits for hair, it’s important to understand that split ends cannot be repaired. Once the hair is split, the damage is permanent, and the only effective solution is trimming. However, rice water, which contains amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, may help in strengthening the hair, reducing breakage, and improving overall smoothness. It can temporarily improve the appearance of split ends by smoothing the hair shaft, but it cannot truly mend them. Regular conditioning and avoiding excessive heat or chemical treatments are essential to prevent split ends in the first place.”

Medical Dialogues Final Take

Rice water may enhance hair shine, smoothness, and luster while also strengthening the hair. However, there is no scientific evidence or medical consensus to support the claim that massaging rice water on hair for 5 minutes can repair split ends. As per experts, split ends can only be trimmed to repair them.

Thus, the claim that massaging rice water on hair for 5 minutes can repair split ends is FALSE.

Kolkata: Violence against medical professionals continues to escalate by showing no sign of slowing down as a recent incident took place at Calcutta National Medical College and Hospital (CNMC) where a drunk patient and his relatives allegedly verbally abused, assaulted and threatened junior doctors and nurses in the emergency department over delay in treatment.

Based on the complaint of a senior resident doctor at the hospital’s emergency department, the Beniapukur police arrested two persons under relevant sections of Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). They were produced before a Sealdah court and remanded in cop custody till Oct 5.

According to the complainant, multiple junior doctors including female doctors were assaulted by the relatives after the patient was brought to the emergency department in a drunken state.

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The incident happened at around 4 am on Sunday when a patient along with his family members reached the hospital with an injury on his hand. As per a TOI news report, the patient had suffered severe injuries on his right hand after hitting an aquarium at his home following a family dispute. His hand was bleeding profusely. 

“He was brought to the hospital in a drunken state. His wife and other family members had entered the emergency area despite doctors’ objection,” said a senior officer of Kolkata Police.

Trouble started when the interns at the emergency unit of the hospital prescribed immediate surgery which the patient and his family members did not want to accept and kept on pressurising for other forms of treatment.

Alleging delay in treatment, the drunk patient along with his relatives started allegedly abusing and threatening the on-duty doctors and then assaulted them.  However, the situation was brought under control after the intervention of other doctors, hospital security, some patient relatives and cops. 

“The doctors were verbally abused and then assaulted after they did not want to treat the patient in any other manner,” the officer told PTI. 

Later, on-duty doctors treated the patient by conducting a minor OT to stitch up the patient’s cut injury and then filed a complaint at the police station. Acting on the complaint, the police registered an FIR and arrested two persons. The duo is reported to be the patient and his brother. 

Speaking to TOI, the principal of CNMC Subhra Mitra said, “It happened around 4 am. Timely cop reaction brought the situation under control. The doctors even conducted a minor OT to stitch up the patient’s cut injury.”

Medical dialogues had previously reported that junior doctors initiated a cease-work protest on Friday night after several of their colleagues were reportedly attacked by the family of a patient who died during treatment at the state-run Sagar Dutta Medical College and Hospital in Kamarhati. Around a mob of around 20 people allegedly attacked and thrashed junior doctors and nurses. 

Doctors alleged that a group of 20 individuals entered the female ward and attacked interns, house staff and PGTs. The doctors were allegedly abused and manhandled during the incident.

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Madhya Pradesh: Through a recent notice, the Director of Medical Education Madhya Pradesh (MP DME) has informed regarding the commencement of the registration process for NEET PG counselling in the state for this academic year 2024.

In its notice, the DME informed all the eligible candidates who have qualified the NEET PG 2024 that the process of registration for admission to all postgraduate course seats (MD/MS) in government, autonomous and private hospital colleges of Madhya Pradesh state is being started from tomorrow, i.e 02.10.2024. Hence All candidates including serving candidates should register themselves compulsorily.

After several controversies, NBE conducted the NEET-PG 2024 exam on August 11 and its results were declared on August 23. However, approaching the Supreme Court bench, several candidates pointed out how the exam format was changed just one month before the scheduled date and the exam was converted into a two(2) session examination with separate papers for each session which is against NBE’s guidelines of having one common examination.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that during the last hearing of the case, while considering the plea, the Supreme Court on September 20 had expressed displeasure over the last-minute changes in the exam pattern by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

During the recent hearing, the Apex Court bench noted that there was no appearance on behalf of the Central Government. Accordingly, the bench had ordered, “We request the presence of any of the Additional Solicitors General to assist this Court in the matter.”

“A copy of the order may be communicated to the office of the Solicitor General so that necessary arrangements can be made for representation of the Union of India. List the Petitions on 4 October 2024,” it further mentioned.

To view the official Notice, Click here : https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/notice46-254933.pdf

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Ahmedabad: Zydus Lifesciences has received the EIR report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for the inspection conducted at its transdermal patch manufacturing facility located at Pharmez, Ahmedabad.

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. is an innovative, global life sciences company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of healthcare therapies. Zydus has been actively discovering and developing New Chemical Entities (NCEs) novel biologicals, several biosimilars and vaccines as a part of its innovation pipeline. Over the last decade, Zydus has introduced several products in the market for treating unmet healthcare needs with vaccines, therapeutics, biologicals and biosimilars.

New Delhi: Writing to the Deans and Principals of Medical Institutes under the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Commission has invited applications from medical colleges seeking the inclusion of new postgraduate medical qualifications.

In this regard, the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of NMC had on 11.09.2024 issued a public notice asking the medical institutes conferring an MBBS and postgraduate or super-speciality medical qualification to apply to the concerned Board, along with required documents, for inclusion of any new PG medical qualification, which is not already included in the list.

Then, on 24.09.2024, the PGMEB issued another notice mentioning that medical institutes desiring to start a new MD/MS, DM/MCh, PDF, PDCC or 6 YEAR DM/MCh qualification may seek the guidance of this Board by sending their requests. For this, the colleges were asked to submit a formal proposal along with the required fee.

Referring to the NMC PG Board’s notices, the Secretary of NMC, Dr B Srinivas on 27.09.2024 issued a notification stating, “Reference is invited to Public Notice no. N-P016(20)/1/2024-PGMEBNMC-Part(1) dated 11-09-2024 and no. N-P016(20)/1/2024-PGMEB-NMCPart(2) dated 24-09-2024 of the Post Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB)… All concerned stakeholders are requested to kindly take note of the same.”

The National Medical Commission (Recognition of Medical Qualification) Regulations, 2023, prescribes the procedure for the inclusion of new medical qualifications. As per the Regulation “Any medical institution conferring an undergraduate or postgraduate or super-specialty medical qualification may apply to the concerned Board, along with such documents and information, for inclusion of any new medical qualification, which is not already included in the list”.

NMC PG Board in its notice dated 11.09.2024 requested all Medical Colleges/ Institutes who wish to apply for a new PG medical qualification which has not been included in the Annexure-I, II, Ill, IV, V and VI of Post Graduate Medical Education Regulations-2023 to apply for the same in application form for starting of a new a qualification (Specialty), which is available on the NMC’s website (Under “Information Desk” -, “Download Application Forms NMC” -4 “Form for Starting of New PG Qualification” at SI. No. 5).

The applicants need to attach the following annexures with the application form:

(a) Standard Assessment Form Part-A [Institutional Information common for all PG Specialities]. See SI. No. 2 at Download Application Forms NMC.

To view the NMC notice, click on the link below:

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/nmc-invites-application-for-nee-pg-qualification-254964.pdf

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