Before explaining the causes
of hair loss, it is important to dispel the hair-loss
myths that many of us have heard.
Circulation: Poor circulation
to the hair follicle is often blamed for hair loss and various
remedies claim to reverse hair loss by increasing blood
flow to the scalp. Repeated experiments have proven that
even strong medications that increase blood flow do not
grow hair. Also, transplanting hair into the balding areas
produces new hair growth, proving that circulation in the
balding areas is no different than other areas.
Clogged follicles:
One of the most common hair loss myths is that clogged
hair follicles cause hair loss. Clogged hair follicles
lead to ingrown hairs, not hair loss. Also, shampoos and
other products that are supposed to open these pores do
not stop hair loss or regrow hair.
Poor Nutrition:
There are many hair
loss products claiming to nourish the hair follicle
to prevent hair loss and thinning hair. However, healthy,
well-nourished individuals can still lose their hair and
nutritional supplements will not regrow hair.
Mites and Semodex:
One of the newest hair-loss myths is that mites cause
hair loss. Although mites and other organisms can be found
on the scalp, they do not cause hair loss. For example,
the homeless and people who live in poor and developing
countries have full heads of hair. Also, topical medications
designed to kill these organisms have never been shown
to regrow hair.
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