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Return To Hair Loss Article Archive   Search the Article Archives Top Ten Myths About Hair Loss By Rak Pandey Have you ever seen the show Myth Busters? Well we're about to bust some common myths and misconceptions related to hair loss. Call us the 'Hair-Myth Busters.' The following myths have been passed on for generations. Some of them have been heard so many times that they must be true. Right? No. A myth is just that-a myth. There's no scientific evidence that supports any of these tall tales. Myth 1: Wearing a ball-cap can make you go bald. Oh, weve all heard this one before. Now ask yourself this: How come all of the professional baseball players arent bald? This old tale is assumed to be passed down from the time of WWI. Incidentally, soldiers started reporting hair loss and attributed it to their uniform hats. We could only attribute these reports as coincidence, as men display signs of male pattern baldness in their twenties. Myth 2: Men who are balding should trim their hair every few weeks. It will make hair grow back faster. Sorry guys, it isnt true. Your head is not a lawn. Hair cannot be compared to weeds. When hair is gone, its gone-unless of course its temporary hair loss. Thats entirely different. Otherwise, medical treatments are the only solution to re-grow missing hair. Myth 3: Split ends must be repaired or youll go bald! Unfortunately theres nothing that can repair split ends. Nevertheless, split ends should be cut off, as the split ends will spread and promote more damage to your hair. Myth 4: Women and men experiencing hair loss arent brushing their hair enough. Woah! This Hair Myth has been busted. Excessive brushing is the leading contributor to split ends and breakage of hair. This doesnt mean you shouldnt groom yourself anymore! Just get your hair the way you want it and put the brush down! Nobody needs to stroke their hair with a brush 100 times a day. Myth 5: If you shave your head, less hair will grow back Spare us the Hair Scare! You cant shave away your hair follicles...Your hair will grow back if you shave your head. Myth 6: Balding Men should pluck all of their gray hair, as two hairs will grow back in place of each one! If this were true, balding men would be pulling out their grays by the fistful, just to get a full head of hair. I suppose theyd dye it later...But this story is obviously bogus. Myth 7: Baldness can always be traced back to the mothers side of the family. Poor mom! While pattern baldness is genetic, it can be passed down from the mother or fathers side. It may or may not skip generations. Guys, dont expect mom to reimurse you for your Minoxidil purchases! Myth 8: Most women arent attracted to bald men. Um, tell that to Bruce Willis, Billy Zane, Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Montel Williams, Billy Corgan, Michael Stipe, Charles Barkley, Stanley Tucci, Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Cage, and Vin Diesel. This one is obviously nothing more than a myth. Myth 9: Losing 100 hairs a day is NOT normal. Actually, thats very normal. Thats the average amount of hair that a person sheds on a daily basis. Myth 10: Blow Dryers Cause Hair Loss Not exactly. Blow Dryers can over-dry and damage your hair. But once the damaged hair fall out, new hair will replace it. Balding isnt connected with blow-drying your hair. About the Author: If you choose to publish this article on your site, you MUST include the byline below with direct html links intact, and the article must not be edited in any way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About The Author Raj Pandey is the creator of a female and male hair loss treatment program at www.inhairit.com, and has written hundreds of articles and tips about dealing with hair loss . For B12 Hair Loss Vitamin

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