Hair Loss Treatments - Some Hair Loss Myths Answered

Here we try and get rid of some of the common misconceptions about hair loss.



Hair loss can to attributed to your mother side



There is no question Baldness is hereditary, however it can come fro either side.



Cold water can cure hair loss



This can assist with your circulation, but will not help hair loss



Daily hair loss means you are balding



Not neccessarily, you can lose up to 100 hairs a day naturally



It is not normal to suffer hair loss from our 30´s



As you age, the number of hair follicles on your scalp will progressively reduce. With ageing, hair becomes finer and sparser.



Hair products can cause hair loss



Hair care products don’t cause hair loss. You can mix as much gel, mousse or spray in to your hair as you like.



Standing on your head cures hair loss



Standing on your head to increase blood flow won’t regenerate your scalp. Blood circulation has no influence on hair loss.



Constantly wearing hats causes baldness



Unless your hat is so tight that it puts excessive tension on the hair, it doesn't matter if you wear a cap 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Hats do not lead to hair loss.



Brushing or massaging the scalp can reduce hair loss



Blood circulation doesn’t boost hair growth. However, too much brushing may cause injury, leading to loss of hair.



Hairstyles don't cause hair loss



Styles that put too much tension on hair, such as tight plaits, ponytails, corn-rows or winding too tightly on to rollers (especially heated rollers), can cause some hair loss.



Cutting your hair will make it grow back thicker



Hair feels thicker after a hair cut because hair is thicker at the base. Cutting your hair will not prevent male or female-pattern baldness.



Blow drying doesn't cause hair loss



Blow drying can damage, burn or dry the hair, which can cause it to fall out. But this hair will grow back immediately. It is not considered to be permanent hair loss.



Wigs and toupees make hair loss worse



Hair doesn’t need to breathe. Only the roots are alive, and they get their oxygen from the blood in the scalp. Wigs and hairpieces only damage hair if they are too tight.



Excessive washing of hair causes hair loss



Washing with shampoo only removes hair that has already fallen out.



Long exposure to the sun leads to hair loss



Hair loss occurs at the follicle level. Fortunately, your hair acts as a shield against the sun to protect the roots.



Hair dyes cause balding



Most hair-colouring treatments contain chemicals that, if not properly used, are harmful to hair. However, such dyes don’t cause hair loss.



Diet can cause hair loss



A balanced diet is essential for your general health. However, there’s no evidence that certain types of food boost hair growth or cause hair loss.



Stress causes hair loss



Stressful episodes, such as an accident or surgery, can cause hair production to shut down temporarily. Stress doesn’t cause male-pattern baldness.



Hormone problems cause hair loss



Problems with your thyroid gland can cause hair loss. Women may also experience short-term hair loss shortly after pregnancy.



Steroids have no side effects on hair



Steroid use can cause hair loss. Research has proven that anabolic steroids raise the levels of baldness-inducing male hormones.



Source: NHS