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Top 6 of hair loss myths

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1. The Myth  : Hair loss can be predicted by looking at your mother's father.
   The Truth : Baldness is inherited, but it's a combination of genes passed on

from both the mother's and father's side of the family.

2. The Myth  : Hair loss stops after a certain age.
   The Truth : Hair loss is a progressive trait that doesn't stop at any

particular age. Regardless of whether a person still has a full head of hair or thinks they've lost all they can, hair loss can increase over time.

3. The Myth  : Special shampoos that "unclog" hair follicles can prevent
                     baldness.
   The Truth : There is no scientific proof that follicles can actually
                     "clog" and prevent hair growth.

4. The Myth  : Wearing a hat or helmet can cause hair loss.
   The Truth : Headwear like hats and helmets have no effect on hair

loss. However, heavy hairpieces that are attached to existing hair by weaves, tape or glue can sometimes lead to hair loss called "traction alopecia."

5. The Myth  : Brushing or massaging the scalp can reduce hair loss.
   The Truth : There is no scientific proof that brushing or massaging the scalp to improve circulation will prevent or reduce hair loss.

6. The Myth  : Losing 100 Strands of Hair Per Day is Normal
   The Truth : The average number of follicles in your scalp is between 100,000 to 150,000, 90% of which is in the growth cycle at any

given time. It has been said that we shed about 100 strands of hair per day - however, this number has turned out to be a gross overestimate. Although the exact number of hair shed varies from person to person, new studies have indicated that only about 20 to 50 strands are shed normally in a day. Thus losing 100 strands per day may be an indication of the early stages of hair loss.