Go back to the days when you weren’t given a bowl of instant noodles after school because your mom claimed that MSG in noodles would cause hair loss. As with all health issues, there is speculation about the causes of hair loss. But how do we know what the urban myths about hair loss are and the facts?

You may be surprised to learn that many people cannot separate facts and myths about hair loss. This is partly based on the practice of some companies and individuals trying to keep the hair loss myth alive to sell their hair products.

Another myth may continue to circulate because people with hair loss, especially women, find it a sensitive topic to talk about openly. Until recently, most women did not want to receive treatment, but a growing number of women with hair loss are now seeking information and treatments such as non-surgical hair extensions.

There are many myths about hair loss regarding when, why and to whom it occurs. So let’s take a moment to talk about the Most Trusted Lies About Hairless. So you can get back to fighting the natural causes of hair loss and taking care of your hair.

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Myths About Hair Loss Versus Facts

Myth: Hair loss is inherited from a father, mother or grandparents.

Fact: There is no separate gene for hair loss. The genes of both parents are a factor. Researchers in the field believe that hair loss may be caused by interactions or between multiple genes inherited from both parents. So don’t blame any particular person in your family.

Myth: Hereditary hair loss only affects men.

Fact: Women also suffer from hereditary hair loss – nearly 30 million women in India alone. Often referred to as fine or thin, women’s hair goes through the same thinning process as men’s. However, diffuse thinning usually occurs in women, starting just behind the hairline to the tips or over the entire head. At the same time, men usually experience typical “male pattern baldness” – baldness at the crown (or tips) and front hairline, which shrinks. Women usually experience little or no recession at the frontal hairline.

Myth: Hair loss only occurs in adults over a certain age.

Fact: Teenagers, adults, and even children are prone to hair loss due to several factors. Ringworm of the scalp, bald spots or alopecia areata on the head and trauma to the child’s hair shaft is more significant than external friction or hair pulling trichotillomania.

Myth: More men than women have hair loss.

Fact: In fact, hair loss is just as common in women as it is in men. This may be less obvious in women because they are more careful.

Myth: Hair loss in women causes irregular menstruation and abnormal bleeding

Fact: Hair loss usually doesn’t cause menstrual cramps or affect pregnancy or endocrine function. If abnormal bleeding is detected and hair loss, something else could happen, which could be diet, vitamin and mineral deficiency or hormonal imbalance. Blood tests should be conducted!

Myth: There are many medications out there that work wonders for stopping hair loss or creating new hair growth.

Fact: By learning about the true causes of hair loss and FDA-approved treatments, your clients can learn to understand and manage their hair loss. People looking for hair loss support products may consider FDA-approved medical therapies to preserve and potentially restore their hair. For example, Finasteride (Propecia) is approved for use in men, and minoxidil (Rogaine) is available for both men and women. But it all depends on how well and whether they work at all for each individual.

These over-the-counter medications can’t affect the hair follicles at all. When a proper hair treatment like PRP is applied to the hair, additional medications are prescribed to enrich the hair regrowth process. However, it is not recommended to take the drug without consulting your dermatologist.

 Myth: Diet does not affect hair loss.

Fact: This can lead to hair loss if it is a long-term diet in which your client is deficient in vitamins and minerals. Taking more than one vitamin such as biotin or zinc will not affect hair regrowth. There is some research showing that a “crash diet” can cause temporary hair loss.

Myth: Washing your hair too often can lead to hair loss and thinning.

Fact: If you use a mild shampoo recommended by your dermatologist and after washing your hair gently, you won’t have to worry about hair loss.

Myth: Using steroids makes hair grow faster and creates more hair.

Fact: Studies have shown that anabolic steroids increase the rate of male pattern baldness. For clients genetically predisposed to hair loss, taking steroids can accelerate hair loss in as little as 3 to 6 months. Although this loss is reversible, if a person stops using steroids, it can become permanent.

Myth: Often, wearing a tight cap, hat or something similar causes hair loss.

Fact:  No research supports this claim. Hair doesn’t need to breathe. Only the hair roots live and get oxygen from the blood in the scalp.

Myth:  Birth Control Causes Hair Loss in Women.

Fact: Not all birth control pills work the same way. Unless you take birth control medications that directly increase androgen levels, it will not affect your scalp hair.

Myth: Hairstyles can cause hair loss with anyone.

Fact: Although traumatic alopecia is common, it is not. When you pull your hair under extreme pressure and expose it to high heat, such as a curling iron; or bleaching with strong chemicals, hair loss may occur.

Myth: Hair loss causes permanent hair loss.

Fact: This is not true because a temporary illness like childbirth can cause hormonal imbalance in women. But this hair may only fall out for a few months or years; the hair will generally recover once hormone levels return to normal.

Myth: Hair dye thins hair and eventually falls out.

Fact: Everything in moderation does not affect hair growth. Only when natural chemical dyes are used regularly and in extreme amounts will they affect the nutrition of the hair. It is recommended to consult a dermatologist before using any cosmetic product.

Myth: Stress causes hair loss.

Fact: Stress affects the body in many ways; It is important not to underestimate the power of stress.

However, severe traumatic stress (for example, related to a severe psychological or physical experience – a natural disaster, a family death, or an eating disorder) is usually required to cause hair loss. Some hair and scalp disorders that cause uneven hair loss, such as Alopecia areata, can be made worse or exacerbated by bouts of stress. Mild stress doesn’t usually cause hair loss – on the contrary!

Myth: When I cut my hair, it grows faster.

Fact: Your follicles are not affected by a haircut. Hair grows at a constant rate of about per month, with slight seasonal variation.

Myth: Clogged follicles on the scalp cause hair loss.

Fact: There is currently no scientific evidence that sebum (the oil made from the scalp) or removing it from the scalp affects hair loss.

Myth: Everyone is bald at 50

Fact: Baldness in men knows no age. Once hair loss starts, it doesn’t stop (which is why it’s essential to act faster) – but when it does, it’s different for everyone. According to the American Hair Loss Association, 66% of American men will experience some form of baldness in men under the age of 35, and about 85% of men will experience significant hair thinning by the age of 50.

Myth: Increased testosterone levels are the enemy

Fact: You can never be too manly for your hair! Increased testosterone levels do not cause hair loss. Male pattern baldness depends on how sensitive your hair follicles are to a DHT hormone (officially known as dihydrotestosterone).

Myth: Vitamins Can Stop Hair Loss

Fact: If you think that claims that vitamins can fix all your hair are too good to be true, you are right. It turns out that vitamins for hair loss will only help if you are entirely deficient in specific nutrients. For example, consuming too much vitamin E can accelerate hair loss.

Conclusion:

There are many rumours and beliefs surrounding hair loss, and the best thing you can do is find out the facts that will help you tell the truth from the myths. Make sure you are not considering a substitute and choose the appropriate medical advice.

If you would like to learn more about hair loss solutions at Hairsure Clinic, please get in touch with us at 040- 42 02 02 02 and book your appointment.