For men, hair loss is devastating. Watching their hairline disappear is threatening to the ego. It brings feelings of their youth fading as fast as their hairline. It can affect intimate relationships and it’s not completely unheard of for men to change their careers because of it. It seems extreme, but this is how overwhelming and how tragic hair loss can be. The American Hair Loss Association® tells us,
“Androgenetic Alopecia or common male pattern baldness (MPB) accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men. By the age of 35, two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of appreciable hair loss.”
There are a lot of myths about this to let’s just unmuddy the waters a little.
What are some common myths about hair loss?
If your maternal grandfather is bald, you will be too!
Nope. Nada. Absolutely not! There is no one magic gene that says, “you will be bald!” Truth is, it takes two to tango! Genetic history from both parents determines the degree of hereditary male pattern baldness.
What you eat doesn’t influence your hair loss.
Ding! Ding! Ding! It certainly can. If you’re eating a poor diet lacking in essential vitamins and minerals, it definitely can affect your hairline. People who have gone on “crash diets” complain about hair loss frequently.
Taking biotin or zinc helps your hair grow.
Sorry, this one’s false. Taking these may improve your fingernails or skin texture but there is no scientific proof that they help your hair grow.
Too much testosterone is public enemy #1.
Totally false. Go ahead! Be the man! It’s not your testosterone that you have to worry about, it’s DHT. DHT is an androgen; a sex hormone that helps assign your gender characteristics, such as body hair. It can make you lose your hair faster. Not to worry, there are treatments that target DHT to help slow the process.
Styling products, perms, and hair colors will make your hair fall out.
Think again! You go right ahead and beautify away! These things may damage the hair itself but do not affect the hair follicles which govern hair growth.
Shaving your head will make your hair grow back thicker.
It might make you sexier, but it won’t help your hair. Good genetics and a healthy diet determine the amount of hair on your head.
With all the rumors flying around about what’s good for hair loss, it’s like chasing your own personal white rabbit. The best course of action is to study the science of it! Really educate yourself. At Genesis II, we can help you determine the best course of action for you. Call or click here for your free consultation today!
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