Facts and myths about hair loss

Good hair is a key component of our overall “package” along with fair skin, a bright smile, and a stylish ensemble. This is the paradigm of our appearance-conscious society. However, when we start to lose it, we start to feel like our overall appearance has been compromised.

If you are starting to bald, know that it can be genetic and it can come from anywhere in your family. If the hair loss gene is evident through the glowing dome of a relative or family member, it likely resides in you as well.

My brother spent much of his adult life under a welding helmet and has many more challenges than our father. However, wearing a hat does not cause hair loss. Unless what you wear on your head is so tight that it restricts blood flow, thus cutting off circulation to your hair follicles, that is not the cause of your loss.

  1. Whatever hair care product you use won’t make your hair fall out, so you can use gel, mousse, and hairspray with all your heart … all to the delight of hair product retailers. .
  2. Do not try to stand on your head to promote blood flow to the hair follicle, it will not work and may give you a headache. (Do some people really do this?)
  3. Cutting your hair does not make it grow thicker again. This is a misconception. When you cut your hair, you break the tip, giving it the appearance of being not only darker, but thicker. When hair grows naturally, the ends are tapered and look finer and clearer. This is true for hair anywhere on the body.
  4. If you notice your hair falling out when you dry it, this may be caused by the heat from the hair dryer. A hair dryer not only fills in the hair shaft, it can also dry out, burn, and cause breakage. In this case, the hair grows back and the hair loss is not permanent.
  5. Brushing your hair can cause breakage and damage. It is better to use a comb. Brushing can also lead you down a path to patterned baldness and split ends.
  6. Daily or excessive washing of your hair does not cause hair loss or the products you use when you wash it. It is recommended to wash your hair 3 times a week, but washing it more will not cause hair loss.
  7. Chemical hair coloring products will damage your hair, if not used correctly, but will not cause it to fall out.
  8. Stress can cause hair loss if you have experienced, say, surgery or some other traumatic event on your system. Stress can temporarily stop the growth of hair follicles. Eliminating the instigator of your stress will get your hair growth back on track.
  9. A hormonal imbalance can cause temporary hair loss, as is common in women after pregnancy. If it happens to you, the important thing to remember is that your hair will grow back.
  10. The hormones themselves are not related to hair loss, but be aware if you are a bodybuilder and taking anabolic steroids. The chemical component of steroids will accelerate hair loss and the recovery of lost follicles will take years!

It seems that genetics are the leader when it comes to hair loss. What to do when your hair falls out? … Hug her. Shave it, fill it in, weave it, make a hairpiece or leave it alone. Regardless of what you choose, make it work for you and forget about the others. Your hair is not who you are!

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