Hair Loss: Myths and Truths

Myths and truths about hair loss... What's true, what we have wrong in our minds, what we don't consider....

 Top 5 myths about hairloss

THE EXCESSIVE EXPOSURE TO THE SUN CAUSES HAIRLOSS: FALSE

The long-term exposure to the sun can strain the scalp and your hair causing dryness and sensitivity. Sun favors the breakage and split ends, but neither it disturbs either stops the circle growth of the hair. 

The harmful sun's effects can compensated with the help of special conditioner and masks.

Sun is not gonna affect the functions of hair follicles.

Enjoy the sun wihtout a fear!

DANDRUFF CAUSES HAIR LOSS: FALSE

The dry scalp that has as a result the appearance of the dandruff and itching, is not connected directly with the hairloss. 

However, itching weakens the roots, something that later can lead to hairloss. 

So, rubing is the one that causes hairloss, not dandruff. 

THE FREQUENT SHAMPOO CHANGING CAUSES HAIR LOSS: FALSE

There are not scientific evidence that show that is we change frequently shampoo cause hairloss – unless this change implies the choice of an unpropriate shampoo.

In reality, the only thing that can damage your hair is the use of shampoo or care products with aggressive ingredients.  

HAIRLOSS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUNG WOMEN: FALSE

Hairloss / thinning is a phenomenal that it could be due to different causes involving the aging, intense stress, malnutrition, hormonal changes. 

These factors can affect each person: women, men and children of all ages. 

Hairloss is not just about men. 

HATS CAUSE HAIR LOSS: FALSE

Hair growth starts from the inside of the scalp.

To be growth right and to stay healthy, hair needs nutritient substances, minerals, and vitamins.

Also, blood circulation should be good, so that the nutrients are transferred to the hair follicles.

The hair follicle doesn't need to breathe on the outside - so wearing hats in the right size doesn't cause any problems.

The Top 5 facts about hair loss that actually apply

HAIR LOSS IS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVANCED AGE: TRUE

As we age, the hair growth cycle slows down.

As a result, the number of hairs decreases or the rate of hair growth slows down.

Consequently, hair loss is more common at older ages.

However, there are other causes, such as alopecia areata, that affect children and adults of all ages.

HORMONAL CHANGES AFFECT HAIR: TRUE

Hormonal changes are the main cause of hair loss in women.

This phenomenon takes place at certain stages of their lives: after pregnancy, during menopause, after some thyroid disorder.

Additionally, women with abnormal testosterone levels are more likely to experience hair loss.

MEDICATIONS CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS: TRUE

Some strong medications can cause hair loss.

Most of the time, the hair loss stops after the medication is completed.

BAD DIET CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS: TRUE

To stay strong and healthy, hair needs nutrients, minerals, and proteins.

Thinning hair can be a consequence of poor nutrition, which affects both the structure and the growth of the hair itself.

DIET CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS: TRUE

Yes, if it is a long-term diet that leads to vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Hair health depends on a balanced diet.

source : L'Oreal Professionel