If you're desperate for "thicker hair" but nothing seems to be working, a dermatologist revealed her secret weapon. Dr Neera, who shares her expertise on TikTok under the handle @dermatologysurgeon, confessed she experienced hair loss herself. But she swears by a four-minute trick which significantly helped her regain her locks.

Now she "refuses to gatekeep" her method . She admitted she's still on her " hair growth journey", but shared "three hair growth secrets" that could help thicken and strengthen your hair. The first tip is a simple daily routine that can yield results.

She advised you should "massage your scalp for four minutes a day for thicker hair" using a scalp massaging tool of your choice. But why does this work? The Wimpole Clinic explained: "Scalp massage works by increasing blood flow to your follicles. Massaging your scalp can also stretch the cells of the hair follicles, which stimulates them to produce thicker, stronger hair.

" Healthline also stated: "Researchers reported that hair regrowth was 'significantly improved' among those who underwent scalp massages compared to the control group. "According to a small 2016 study, researchers concluded that regular scalp massages may lead to thicker hair." Dr Neera's subsequent advice was to "use Nizoral shampoo at least two times a week to reduce hair fall and hair loss".

One commenter mentioned: "I looked on Amazon for Nizarol and it's all anti-dandruff shampoo," prompting Dr Neera to clarify: "Yes. But it contai.