Top 10 of hair loss myths - 1

Myth 1 : Hair loss can be predicted by looking at your mother's father

Truth : Hair loss is a hereditary trait and can be inherited from either the mother's or father's side. Many men believe that if their father has a full head of hair, they'll keep a good head of hair, it is a myth.

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Myth 2 : Hair loss will stop after a certain age

Truth : Hair loss is both progressive and unpredictable. It doesn't stop at any particular age. Regardless of whether a person still has a full head of hair or thinks they've lost all they can, hair loss can increase over time.

Myth 3 : Losing 100 strands of hair per day is normal

Truth : The average number of follicles in your scalp is between 100,000 to 150,000, 90% of which is in the growth cycle. New studies have indicated that only about 20 to 50 strands are shed normally in a day. Thus losing 100 strands per day may be an indication of the early stages of hair loss.

Myth 4 : Brushing or massaging the scalp can reduce hair loss

Truth : The idea of brushing the hair 100 times a day to stimulate the scalp circulation is a fantasy. In fact, if you brush your hair too much, you may end up injuring and losing hair.

Myth 5 : Taking medicines can increase hair follicles

Truth : The number of hair follicles is determined by genetics and cannot be changed by taking drugs or supplements. The only proven way to increase the number of follicles is by hair transplant surgery. Similarly, the diameter of hair shaft, the maximum length of growth, rate of hair growth, hair color, tendency to curl, and tendency to gray are genetically determined.

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