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8 Hair Loss Myths You Should STOP Believing

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Hair loss is an annoying experience, but unfortunately, a lot of people have to go through it in their lives. And as always, when something that is not actually pleasant happens, we try to find out who is to blame. What caused your hair to fall out? Could you have done something to prevent that?

But be aware that if you start to lose your hair, there is probably nothing that you’ve done wrong. Before blaming yourself for things that are not true and misconceptions that people have about hair loss, you should try to read this list that debunks some of the most common myths about this widespread problem.

8 Surprising Causes of Hair Loss

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Hair loss also called “alopecia,” can be something temporary or it can be chronic, and in this case, you usually lose your hair permanently, so you can’t grow it back. This condition can affect your scalp, but sometimes it can also make you lose hair from the entire body. 

Alopecia could be the outcome of genetics (heredity), hormonal imbalances, illnesses, or a distinctive aspect of aging. Anyone can experience hair loss on their scalp, but men tend to experience it more frequently than women.

Baldness is typically defined as a significant amount of hair loss on your scalp. The leading factors in baldness are heredity and age.

Some people will just let their hair loss develop naturally without treatment or intervention. Others choose to undergo one of the various methods to prevent additional hair loss or to stimulate new growth.

A dermatologist can diagnose the cause of your baldness or thinning hair, determine how to stop the loss of your hair or stimulate new growth, and provide treatment options. Check out a few of the most typical reasons for hair loss before you schedule your appointment.