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Alopecia Areata Myths about alopecia areata


These are a few of the common myths heard by physicians and hair loss specialists:

:. Combing your hair weakens the hair follicles.

:. Hats and wigs cause alopecia.

:. Washing you hair on a daily basis increases hair loss.

:. Excessive sweating of the scalp causes hair loss.

:. 100 strokes of the hair brush daily will create healthier hair.

:. A short hair cut helps to strengthen the follicles.

:. Shaving one's head will cause the hair to grow back thicker

:. Frequent shampooing contributes to alopecia.

:. Standing on one's head will cause increased circulation and thereby stimulate hair growth.

:. Dandruff causes permanent alopecia.

:. There are cosmetic products that will cause the hair to grow thicker and faster.

:. Alopecia does not occur at younger age (teens or early twenties).

:. Alopecia affects only intellectuals.