De-clobbering Common Scalp and Hair Care Myths – Part II

Fact: Round balding patches might be indicative of alopecia areta

Presence of an autoimmune disorder, alopecia areata causes a person’s immune system to erroneously assail the hair follicles leading to hair fall – most often abruptly. Majority of the individuals would experience a single or duo balding spots, however in several situations total body hair loss occurs. Though this disease is not detrimental however it could have a psychological impact on the affected person. Hair re-growth occurs with or without therapy. Regrettably, several individuals fail in responding to therapy and might undergo repetitive hair fall and re-growth.

Myth: In case the father suffered from baldness the same would occur to the son as well

Fact: Genetics are responsible for ninety percent male pattern baldness

Although heritable, the attribute might hold a greater influence from a person’s maternal family rather than the father’s side. Male hair loss mostly begins with hair line that recedes from the temples to the top area and leaves a horse-shoe like shape of hair patch at the sides of a person’s head. Medicines for slackening hair fall are Propecia or finasteride, Rogaine or minoxidil.

Myth: heritable hair fall does not afflict women

Fact: Female Pattern baldness is a matter of concern

Hair fall among females translates to hair that thins out all over the head. Disparate to males, women atypically become bald and have a tendency of having a more gradual hair loss as compared to men.

Other common fallacies are that longish hair would not exert a tension on the roots leading to more hair fall nor would getting your hair shampooed would draw hair out – it is merely those hair that were shedding already. Made especially for women, hair care product Rogaine or minoxidil or prescription drugs could assist in preserving hair.

Myth: Sunscreen for the hair is not essential.

Fact: Hair too requires sun-protection similar to the skin.

Excess sun exposure could lead to hair brittleness, dryness which cause easy breakage and split ends. Those people with thinned out hair have a greater chance of suffering from sunburns on the scalp area. One could opt for hair care brands that have sun-protection to a certain extent, though it could be tough to have even coating on the hair due to which using hats when outdoors is advised.

Fact: Hair healthy menu of salmons, carrot, oyster, brazil nuts.

Hair care tips for shiny locks comprises of daily consumption of omega-3 fatty acids; carrot, spinach (vitamin A source); oyster, walnut (zinc source), brazil nut (for selenium), less-fat dairy, veggies, whole grains which are also great for cardiac health.

Myth: Greying hair is a sign that the body is growing old quicker than it should.

Fact: Premature greying is heritable.

Untimely greying is not essentially associated to aging. In case a person is below forty years of age and has a mane full of grey hairs then there is likelihood that it is genetic. Greying could also be an indication of being anemic, deficit of vitamin B12, thyroid conditions or vitiligo.

Read more at: De-clobbering Common Scalp and Hair Care Myths – Part I

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