Let's get to the bottom of this, below are a list of the most popular and talked about hair loss myths. Find out if they're fact or fiction.
1. WEARING A HAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS - FICTION
Unless there is extreme circulation issues due to the hat being way too tight, hair loss will not occur due to wearing hats.
2. OVEREXPOSURE TO THE SUN CAUSES HAIR LOSS - FICTION
Sun can damage your skin but does not interrupt hair follicle function.
3. WASHING YOUR HAIR DAILY WILL CAUSE MORE HAIR LOSS - FICTION
The cycle of hair follicles causes about 100-200 hairs to fall per day. The old hairs are simply replaced by new hairs and the process starts all over again.
4. OLD AGE CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS - FACT
As we age genetic hair loss plays more of a part. Other factors such as Alopecia Areata can also be triggered.
5. THERE IS NO CURE FOR BALDNESS - FICTION
It's 2014,
laser hair therapy is becoming one of the most talked about hair growth tools. Hair Transplants, though not as popular as they once were still play a role in covering up dormant areas of the scalp.
