As hair loss is one of the most common issues suffered by both men and women, it’s unsurprising there’s a lot of misguided information floating around. The hair loss market is worth billions of pounds, with companies constantly setting up in the industry to cash in on this embarrassing and often devastating problem.
The majority of hair loss solutions advertised on the market are nothing more than gimmicks. It’s also important to realise that a lot of the information provided out there in terms of hair loss cures could actually make the problem worse, instead of better.
Here, we’ll look at some of the most common myths regarding hair loss and uncover the truth behind them.
Myth #1: The hair can fall out if you blow dry it too frequently
This is definitely one of the biggest myths floating around. While blow-drying the hair on a regular basis can dry it out, causing it to become brittle and snap off easily, it won’t actually affect the hair follicle.
Hair loss occurs when the follicle becomes damaged. Blow-drying simply has the potential to damage the shaft, rather than the follicle. So, blow-drying your hair isn’t going to lead to hair loss.
Myth #2: Over-shampooing the hair will cause it to fall out
While it’s true that overusing chemicals on the hair such as bleach, can cause hair loss, shampoo isn’t one of them. Over-shampooing can lead to greasy hair, and like blow-drying, it can cause damage to the hair shaft over time, but it’s very rare for a shampoo to cause hair loss, regardless of how often you use it.
Myth #3: Stress leads to hair loss
Now, this is one of the only myths floating around which does have some truth to it. Stress can lead to hair loss, but it usually has to be a significant amount of long-term stress in order to trigger the hair to fall out. Normal levels of stress will not affect the hair, and even if you do suffer hair loss from significant stress, it’s usually only temporary.
If you are concerned about hair loss, rather than researching online, it’s much better to visit an actual specialist. They’ll be able to assess the problem and advise you on the best course of treatment. There’s loads of different treatment options available today, but it’s vital the cause of the condition is diagnosed before treatment can be started.
