Hair loss in men is a common and growing issue, mainly because it is hereditary and is still being passed down from generation to generation. It is also one of those topics that comes with more myths than facts. Everyone seems to have an opinion, a solution, or a horror story to share.
But if you’re trying to make sense of what’s real, it’s time to clear the air. Let’s break down some of the most common hair loss myths, and what you actually need to know.
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Hair Loss Only Affects Older Men
While it’s true that hair loss is more common as men age, a lot of them start noticing thinning hair in their early 20s or even during their teens.
Genetics plays a huge role in hair loss, and male pattern baldness doesn’t wait for you to hit 50. Also, other conditions like chronic stress and medical issues can make you lose your hair faster and earlier.
Once You Lose Your Hair, There’s No Going Back
In some cases, especially where genetics are involved, hair loss can be permanent and progressive. This means your hair won’t grow back after you lose it. But in other cases, where the hair loss is caused by environmental or health factors, you might start seeing improvement and regrowth with proper care.
Hair loss treatments, however, work in both cases. The most common and effective treatment is PRP for hair loss, and it’s actually backed by science and is being used by dermatologists worldwide. It involves injecting platelet-rich plasma from your own blood into your scalp.
This process allows and stimulates your hair to grow back. So, the idea that lost hair can never come back is not always true.
Wearing Hats Causes Baldness
Unless your hat is pulling your hair out, you’re good. Wearing hats won’t and can’t cause hair loss. This myth comes from the idea that hats “suffocate” your scalp or cut off the oxygen, preventing it from reaching your hair.
That isn’t how biology works. If anything, hats protect your hair from the UV rays and harmful stuff in the air.
Shampooing Too Often Causes Hair Loss
Washing your hair regularly or frequently doesn’t make it fall out. You might see them do so when you’re in the shower, but what you’re seeing is hair that was already on its way out.
Your hair goes through a shedding phase, which can last for weeks, and when you shampoo and massage your scalp, it just speeds up the process.
That said, harsh shampoos can still irritate your scalp, so always use gentle ones.
Hair Loss Means You’re Unhealthy
While sudden or patchy can be a sign of an underlying issue, male pattern baldness is mostly genetic. A lot of healthy men deal with thinning hair and progressive hair loss, but it’s not always a reflection of their overall health.
Some mental and medical conditions – like stress, depression, and weight changes – can affect your hair, but the loss is always temporary. And everyday stress most likely won’t make you lose your hair.
In any case, it’s best to take care of your mental and physical health, regardless of your hair being involved.
