Myths about hair loss

Did you just discover a patch of baldness on the back or side of your scalp? You need to get to the root of the problem in order to treat it. You might be surrounded by all those myths about what cause or fix hair loss. Let us separate fact from myth, once and for all.

Myth 1: You will lose your hair if your mom’s dad did

Fact: Your hair loss susceptibility is decided by a variety of genes from both immediate and extended relatives. That said, if hair loss generally runs in your family, you are more likely to deal with it.

Myth 2: Hair thinning only happens with age

Fact: Even though you may be disappointed reading this, you are never too young to start losing your hair. If you are genetically predisposed, it can hit as early as in your teens. But hair thinning is chronic and progressive. So, the sooner you treat it, the better. It is important to watch out for hair thinning symptoms.

Myth 3: Washing your hair too much can cause thinning hair

Fact: Shampooing cleanses the scalp and that is not going to affect the root. Are you wondering about the hair strands on the shower floor? They have likely come to the end of their natural cycle anyway. The hair washing process gets rid of the stuff that’s already come loose from your scalp. Keep in mind not to scrape a comb or brush through wet hair. These can break hair strands.

Myth 4: Your diet has no impact on your hair health

Fact: What you eat every day doesn’t just play a role in the health of your body. It also affects the health of your hair. Deficiencies in iron, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and thyroid irregularities are linked …