5 Things You Didn’t Know About Hair Fall

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Hair fall is a common issue, equally affecting men and women. And both men and women have agreed that hair loss affects not just their looks but their self-confidence. There are dozens of myths surrounding hair loss, which often detract people as they begin their search for an effective treatment. Here we will share with you 5 things you didn’t know about hair fall. Know them to differentiate between myths and facts about hair fall.

  1. Hair Fall Is An Old Age Problem:

This is the most common misconception regarding hair fall. People relate hair loss with old age and sit relaxed, thinking there is still a long time before the hair fall process will start. But remember, age is just one of many factors that can trigger hair loss. Other common factors include genetics, hormones, sun exposure, harsh weather, stress, anxiety, and numerous treatments and medical conditions. An increasing number of young people are struggling with hair loss problems nowadays, either due to these factors or due to Androgenic Alopecia – Male Pattern Baldness.

  1. Healthy People Lose Just A Couple Of Strands Daily:

Another misconception that needs to be clarified is the number of hairs lost daily under normal circumstances. Many people think that if you don’t have any problem with your hair health, you just lose a few hairs a day. But this is not correct. Even a healthy person loses up to a hundred strands of hair a day. This is because existing hair falls to give way to new hair and this is part of the normal hair growth cycle. The hair follicles in the Telogen phase shed hairs daily to allow new hair to grow from the follicles in the anagen phase.

  1. Men Are At A Greater Risk:

This is true! Men are at a greater risk to shed hair as compared to women, courtesy of their genetic composition and hormonal structure. One of the major causes of hair loss is higher levels of testosterone, a male reproductive hormone. This hormone converts into Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which starts attacking hair follicles in specific areas of the scalp – the frontal region between temples and the crown area. But this should not mean women are safe! A recent study has shown that over 40% of women suffer from female pattern baldness at some stage in their lifetime, as compared to 70% in men.

  1. Hair Fall After Childbirth Is Natural And Must:

This is just a myth! Hair loss after having a baby is quite common but this should not conclude that every woman loses hair childbirth. A study has found that 50% of the women lose hair 3 to 4 months after delivery and this is due to hormonal fluctuations.

  1. Grey Hairs Shed Easily:

This is again a false statement. Grey hairs are just as strong and healthy as pigmented ones. They are grey not because they have gone dead, but because their follicles have stopped forming melanin the natural pigment that adds color to your hair and skin.

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Written By: Dr. Cagatay Sezgin

Dr. Cagatay Sezgin is a celebrity hair transplant surgeon with over 20 years of experience in hair transplantation and restoration. He is the First Turkish Board Surgeon to become a member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and the Asian Association of Hair Transplant Surgeons (AAHRS). Moreover, he has the honor of becoming the first hair transplant surgeon in the world to perform hair, eyebrow, and beard transplantation all in one case and that too in a single session.

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