Male pattern baldness occurs only in older men.
In fact, this is not true. This myth appeared because old men have more noticeable baldness. The process of alopecia can last for years, and at the age of 40 a man may no longer have hair on his head. In addition, according to statistics, baldness in men most often occurs between the ages of 20 and 30 years. It is not uncommon for hair to fall out even in adolescence. But there is a connection between age and alopecia. It is important to remember that the earlier hair loss begins, the more catastrophic it can become in the future. So do not hesitate to detect the first signs of the disease at an early age and see a doctor immediately. In the early stages, baldness is often successfully treated (for example, with solutions such as Mintop Forte or Regaine).
Hair loss is inherited through the maternal line.
A common statement: if you want to know about your predisposition to baldness, look at the head of your grandfather (your mother’s father). In fact, it is a delusion. In 2005, a group of German scientists discovered the gene for hair loss on the X chromosome, which we inherit from our mother. This discovery gave rise to a myth. Scientists have already debunked this in 2008, when the second gene for alopecia was discovered in male heredity. Thus, any parent can be the “cause” of male pattern baldness. In addition, it only matters if your alopecia is genetically determined.
Alopecia due to excessive use of shampoo.
No one specifically creates a shampoo that can cause baldness. Moreover, shampoo manufacturers are interested in us using as much shampoo as possible.
Frequent haircuts are useful for hair.
Many men think that hair on the head grows in the same way as on the face. Unfortunately, the scalp reacts differently to shaving and cutting. But really, after the haircut it may seem that the hair has become thicker. This is because the hair is thicker at the roots, and as soon as the ends are cut, the hair seems too “raised” and beautiful. But this is a deceptive effect, in fact, after cutting the hair on the head does not change.
The number of hair follicles can be increased.
The more follicles you have on your scalp from birth, the more your whole life will be. They may die, but new follicles, unfortunately, will never appear. The only way to increase their number is to transplant.
Stress is the cause of all diseases, including alopecia.
This is probably the only myth about alopecia, which can be considered a myth at least to some extent. But stress can cause very specific types of alopecia, such as alopecia areata, in which hair does not fall out, but stops growing. But stress is not the main cause of baldness in men.
Headdress is harmful to hair.
It is “wrong” to compare the head with other parts of the body. On the knees and legs, for example, hair can really fall out as a result of active friction on clothes. But hats and caps are not able to injure the hair so much as to cause baldness. In addition, in cold weather, hats protect hair from the harmful effects of the environment.