August 3, 2011

Hair Loss: True or False

  1. Excessive hair wash causes hair loss
    FALSE: Frequency does not the issue. You can shampoo regularly. Remember, a CLEAN scalp is a HEALTHY scalp.  Healthy scalp can lead to healthy and beautiful hair.o:p>
  2. Blow-drying produces hair loss
    FALSE: Blow-drying can damage hair, which can cause it to fall.  But it will grow back and this is not permanent hair loss
  3. Brush 100 strokes each day to accelerate hair growth.
    FALSE: Brushing too much can damage hair cuticle. Don’t do that. It can lead to split ends and hair breakage. In fact, your hair reacts better to a comb than a brush.
  4. Color treatment causes hair loss
    FALSE: Most hair coloring products contain chemicals that can do serious harm to the hair itself if not properly used or use it too often, but it wont instigate hair loss.
  5. Long sun exposure causes hair loss
    FALSE: Hair loss appears at the follicle level and so the sun would have to penetrate at this depth to do any damage.
  6. Poor diet is related to hair loss
    TRUE: it's necessary to eat right in order to be healthy. Although no individual food has been proven to be beneficial or detrimental to hair, make sure your diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.
  7. Stress causes hair loss
    TRUE: Severe stress (e.g. from injury, surgery or even tension at work), can hold hair production, causing temporary hair loss (alopecia areata).
  8. Wearing tight braids, ponytails or buns causes baldness
    TRUE: Over time, hair breakage or loss as the result of tight, stressed styles, can become permanent. Try to relax your head and minimize scalp tension.
  9. A sunburnt scalp can lead to hair loss
    TRUE: Severe sunburn or a series of burns that occur over time may damage delicate hair follicles at the root level. People with a genetic predisposition towards hair loss may accelerate the onset of hair loss activity. Choosing hair care products with sunscreen provides some protection.

Well, we know about these more or less, but have you ever wondered how many people getting hair loss and will you go bald?

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