Plain Truth About Hair Loss
This hair loss article unveils the myths and mysteries behind
hair loss, but before I discuss the cause of hair loss, I think
it is very important to dispel some hair loss myths.
Does Combing & Shampooing Cause Hair Loss? Natural Hair Loss is
NOT caused by combing or shampooing, though rough treatment of
the hair may contribute to some hair loss, though they certainly
are not the root cause for most human hair loss. One further
myth to dispel while we are talking about hair hygiene is the
rumor that "clogged hair follicles" cause hair loss. Well the
plain truth is that your hair is far different than your clogged
kitchen sink. The root problem with hair loss is what is genetic
actions happening in the cells below the scalp.
Does sun tanning cause Hair Loss? Not unless you get a severe
sun burn!
Other than genetics what causes hair loss? Other factors that
can contribute to hair loss include; illness, stress, nutrition,
blood circulation, thyroid gland, metabolism, age, and
medication are other leading factors to mostly temporary hair
loss.
How much hair does the normal person loose per day? Normal Hair
Loss varies - but studies indicate that humans loose around 100
- 200 hairs a day.
What causes hair to look unhealthy? Human hair grows in cycles.
As we age and the effects of our inherited gene make-up begins
to change the normal hair growth cycle so that more hair is
being lost than is being grown. This results in thinning hair
giving the overall impression of dull, brittle and aged hair.
Will having to much sex cause hair loss? No, your sexual
activity level has nothing to do with hair loss, unless you're
doing some unimaginable weird stuff.
What causes grey hair? Certain cells in the hair follicle called
melanocytes produce our natural hair color. As we age the
melanocyte production slows down causing the pigment of the hair
to produce a transparent pigment we call grey hair. Other
factors especially smoking can prematurely turn hair grey along
with vitamin B-12 deficiencies and thyroid imbalances, but the
main culprit is again heredity.
What is the main cause for Hair Loss? Most normal hair loss
commonly referred to as "Male Pattern Baldness" is caused by
your genetic make-up that you inherited from both of your
parents and as the natural process of aging causing your body
hormones to decrease or stop the growth cycle of hair follicles.
Is there a cure for Hair Loss? Not at this time, but the future
looks very promising with stem cell research, hair cloning, and
surgical hair transplants leading the way.