Myths About Hair Loss

Hair loss effects everyone, one way or another. Although there are many truths about hair loss, there are also many myths. Some of our daily routines, like showering, and brushing our hair can damage our hair but, what's true and what's myth when referring to causes of hair loss? 

Maybe you’ve heard that wearing a tight baseball cap too often will make your hair fall out, or that if you wash your hair too much you might go bald. Well, both of these are not true.

So what really causes hair loss and what’s myth? 

Brushing your hair a lot will make it grow...

The idea of brushing the hair 100 times a day to stimulate the scalp circulation is a fiction.

In fact, if you brush your hair too much, you may end up injuring hair follicles and losing them. This myth stemmed from the thought that poor circulation causes hair loss and that brushing or massaging would improve blood flow and nutrition to the follicles. The truth is, bald or not, there is difference in scalp circulation.
 

Styling your hair too much causes hair loss...

There is some truth and some fiction when it comes to hairstyling causing hair Loss.

It is true that certain hair styles, such as tight braids or tight ponytails, can cause hair loss. These styles put tension on the hair and scalp. As for hair sprays, perm solutions, or coloring resulting in permanent hair loss there’s no truth. These applications may cause damage to the hair strands. But the hair follicles located under the skin remain safe.

Blow drying too much thins out hair...

The good news is there is no evidence that hair dryers cause thinning hair.

However, too hot or too much drying may lead to brittle and breakable hair. Keeping the hair dryer at a good distance may help.

 
Too many supplements and steroids cause hair loss...

If you were losing hair because of a lack of vitamins or minerals, why wouldn’t the back and sides of your scalp be affected?

Vitamin deficiency results in an even distribution of hair loss all over the head.

Your follicles width and amount are based on heredity.  Claims of hair growing miracle drugs or natural hair loss treatments are untrue.

However, steroid use can cause hair loss. Research has proven that anabolic steroids raise the levels of baldness-inducing male hormones. For those who are genetically prone to hair loss, steroids can speed up hair loss in as little as 3 to 6 months. While this, hair loss can become permanent. Check our hair loss causes page for more information on causes of hair loss.

Sexual activity lessens hair loss...

There is no truth to the idea that the more sex you have, the less hair you’ll lose. The same goes for the rumors that the chemicals released during sex can affect hair loss.

Hair loss is only determined by you fathers side of the family...

Many men and women believe that if their father has a full head of hair, they’ll keep a good head of hair. But hair loss or hair growth is set by a genetic sequence determined by both sides of your family. Of course, if your family tree has many balding scalps, you do have a better chance of losing hair.

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