Myths About Hair Loss
Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved for the first time a drug-free product for the treatment of baldness in males with androgenetic alopecia, a progressive, diffuse, symmetric loss of scalp hair.
The Hairmax Lasercomb®, a hand-held laser device manufactured by Lexington International, is sold on the Internet for $545. According to the company, as the device is drawn through the hair, its laser beam strikes the scalp to promote new hair growth.
In light of this new product, here are a few myths about hair growth and loss to consider.
1) Shaving the hair on your face or legs makes it grow faster. This myth has caused many a young boy to delay that first shave and has struck fear into the hearts of young ladies concerned about hair on their legs.
2) Frequent brushing is good for the hair. Excessive brushing can in fact damage the hair.
3) Brushing can make thinning hair fall out more quickly. Genetic factors are the major determinants of when hair loss begins and how rapidly it progresses.
4) Tight hats cause baldness. In fact, it's a good idea to wear a hat while at the beach. A heavily sun-burned scalp can speed hair loss.
5) Taking frequent showers causes baldness.
6) A frightening experience can turn hair gray or white almost overnight.
7) Dandruff is contagious. Not true, but you can get some nasty critters from using another person's comb.
8) Split ends can be repaired without cutting them off.
9) Hair should not be washed every day.
10) Baldness is inherited from the mother's side of the family.
11) It is harmful to color your hair during pregnancy. Although most experts agree that the fetus cannot be hurt if the mother colors her hair during pregnancy, some doctors disagree - so it's best ask your obstetrician.
12) Straightening the hair can lead to breast cancer.
13) Going to sleep with wet hair can cause scalp infections.
14) Hair shouldn't be combed when it is wet.
15) For thick shiny hair, eat a diet rich in protein and iron.
The Hairmax Lasercomb®, a hand-held laser device manufactured by Lexington International, is sold on the Internet for $545. According to the company, as the device is drawn through the hair, its laser beam strikes the scalp to promote new hair growth.
In light of this new product, here are a few myths about hair growth and loss to consider.
1) Shaving the hair on your face or legs makes it grow faster. This myth has caused many a young boy to delay that first shave and has struck fear into the hearts of young ladies concerned about hair on their legs.
2) Frequent brushing is good for the hair. Excessive brushing can in fact damage the hair.
3) Brushing can make thinning hair fall out more quickly. Genetic factors are the major determinants of when hair loss begins and how rapidly it progresses.
4) Tight hats cause baldness. In fact, it's a good idea to wear a hat while at the beach. A heavily sun-burned scalp can speed hair loss.
5) Taking frequent showers causes baldness.
6) A frightening experience can turn hair gray or white almost overnight.
7) Dandruff is contagious. Not true, but you can get some nasty critters from using another person's comb.
8) Split ends can be repaired without cutting them off.
9) Hair should not be washed every day.
10) Baldness is inherited from the mother's side of the family.
11) It is harmful to color your hair during pregnancy. Although most experts agree that the fetus cannot be hurt if the mother colors her hair during pregnancy, some doctors disagree - so it's best ask your obstetrician.
12) Straightening the hair can lead to breast cancer.
13) Going to sleep with wet hair can cause scalp infections.
14) Hair shouldn't be combed when it is wet.
15) For thick shiny hair, eat a diet rich in protein and iron.
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