Are The Hair Loss Myths Legit?
People always told me that wearing hats too much would make you go bald... and so does:
Getting too much direct sunlight.
Taking hot showers.
Swimming in public pools.
Pulling on your hair too much.
Having dirty hair.
Using too much hair gel.
Washing with the wrong shampoo.
Stripping the natural oils from your hair.
Bad diets.
And so on, and so forth.
From experience, I've seen people who wore hats every singe day... and still had a full head of hair. These hair loss myths, I don't know if they hold water when put to the test, but I could see how your scalp being unhealthy can cause hair loss.
In fact, it happened to me. When I was in high school, I had this weird habit of wearing beanies with my hair still wet. Not soaking, but you know, just after a quick towel dry. The moisture caused the skin on my head to get infected or something. And it was extremely itchy! I had giant red lesions which were scabby, and my hair was falling out in patches. Luckily, I was young enough to quickly bounce back from this ordeal. So scalp health can definitely affect your hair, especially if it stays too wet or too dry.
It is a vicious cycle of coolness, because as I got balder, I began wearing hats even more!
I am not a doctor or a licensed professional, this are just observations from my own experiences dealing with hair loss. The issue is complicated, since every head of hair is different. What works for me, might not work for you. Your reasons for the receding hairline could be totally different from mine, but our end result is the same.
I suspect not drinking enough water and/or a bad diet could actually be a factor, My hair didn't get noticeably thin until I was 27, from there it was all downhill. The only big change I could think of, which happened during that period, was my diet got REALLY bad and I stopped working out regularly. I began drinking a lot of alcohol, which also made me gain weight. But these are just assumptions, I cannot say for sure either way. I was also getting older so maybe those hormonal changes finally hit.
What are some common hair loss myths you have heard? Although, myths might not be the best word to describe it, but that is the only word I can come up with. Maybe theories? What are some common hair loss theories you have heard?