10 common myths about hair loss

Myth 1: Only men suffer from hair loss

Truth: Hair loss affects both men and women. Women often experience thinning hair all over the scalp, while men tend to lose hair in specific patterns.

Myth 2: Hair loss comes from the mother's side of the family

Truth: Genetic hair loss can be inherited from both the mother and the father. It is a combination of genes that influence the risk.

Myth 3: Washing your hair often causes hair loss

Truth: Regular hair washing does not lead to hair loss. The hair that falls off when washing is already in the resting phase and would have come off sooner or later.

Myth 4: Shaving your head improves hair growth

Truth: Shaving your head does not affect hair follicles or hair thickness. This is an optical illusion as shorter hair can look thicker.

Myth 5: Only older people lose hair

Truth: Hair loss can start in your teens or 20s, depending on genetic and hormonal factors.

Myth 6: Stress is the main cause of hair loss

Truth: Stress can contribute to hair loss in the form of telogen effluvium, but genetic and hormonal factors are often the main causes.

Myth 7: Using hair products causes hair loss

Truth: Common hair products such as shampoos, gels and conditioners do not cause hair loss. However, some chemical treatments can temporarily damage hair.

Myth 8: The sun causes hair to fall out

Truth: Overexposure to the sun can damage hair and make it dry, but it does not lead to permanent hair loss.

Myth 9: Hair loss can be stopped completely with supplements

Truth: Supplements can help if the hair loss is caused by a lack of nutrients, but they do not affect genetic or hormonal hair loss.

Myth 10: Hair transplants always look unnatural

Truth: With modern techniques like FUE and DHI, hair transplants can give very natural results. It's all about precision and experience.

How ZARC Hair Clinic can help you

At ZARC Hair Clinic, we are experts in diagnosing and treating hair loss. Through our in-depth knowledge and advanced methods such as PRP and hair transplants, we can help you regain thicker, healthier hair. Contact us today for a consultation!

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