Busting Four Common Myths About Hair Loss
Reviewed by Zang and Ridwan
What’s truth and what’s myth? Keep reading to uncover the four most common hair loss misconceptions that have been thoroughly debunked!
No one wants to experience hair loss, and depending on your personality, you might hesitate to acknowledge it’s happening.
However, there are many misconceptions surrounding hair loss that everyone should be aware of.
With 65 million men and women affected, it’s important to understand the real facts about this issue.
Continue reading to uncover the four most common myths about hair loss.
1. Baldness is Inherited from Your Parents
An intriguing fact about hair loss is that it’s not strictly a genetic condition. Instead, it is classified as a polygenic condition, meaning multiple genes contribute rather than a single one.
While statistics indicate that baldness can run in families, there is no scientific evidence proving it is directly inherited from either parent.
2. Pulling Out Grey Hairs Encourages Grey Growth
A common fact about hair is that plucking gray strands does not cause more to grow in their place.
However, that doesn’t mean plucking is a good idea. Repeatedly removing hairs can permanently damage follicles potentially leading to a form of hair loss known as Traction Alopecia.
That said, if you spot a stray gray before heading out and feel the need to remove it, you can do so without worrying about it multiplying.
3. Hair Loss is an Age-Related Condition
For years, many believed that baldness was solely tied to age, but research has shown otherwise. In reality, about a quarter of men begin experiencing hair loss while still in their twenties.
Further dispelling this long-held belief, studies indicate that the earlier hair loss begins, the more pronounced it is likely to become.
4. Wearing Baseball Caps Will Make You Go Bald
Many people believe that wearing baseball caps causes baldness, but this is simply untrue. While caps cover your hair, they do not impact the roots or follicles.
Hair loss is primarily caused by repeatedly pulling hairs from the root, a condition known as Traction Alopecia. Unless your cap is so tight that it forcefully removes hair when taken off, you can wear it without worry.
There is No Shame in Talking About Hair Loss
For years, hair loss has carried a stigma, and while these common myths have been debunked, it remains a sensitive topic for many people worldwide.
Fortunately, hair loss is not untreatable, and for those ready to take action, we are here to help.
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Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how we can help you address hair loss.