~ Myths about hair loss

Myth: If I want to know whether I'm going to lose my hair, I should look at my mother's family.
Fact: The genes for hereditary hair loss are carried on both sides of the family. And the tendency to hereditary hair loss can skip generations. So the best advice is to look at all the men and women in your family. If they all have full heads of hair, it's likely you'll keep yours.

Myth: If I take special dietary supplements I can prevent hair loss.
Fact: In most cases, hair loss is due to your genes and the way the hair follicles respond to male hormones. Although severe malnutrition can bring on hair loss, it most likely won't be hereditary hair loss. However, a poor diet can bring on predestined hereditary hair loss earlier than expected.

Myth: Will colouring my hair cause hair loss?
Fact: Many hair treatments, such as bleaching and colouring, can be hard on your hair. Occasionally, if the chemicals are too strong they may cause the hair to break off near the scalp. But no hair treatments will cause hereditary hair loss.

Myth: There is nothing available that actually stops hereditary hair loss.
Fact: Minoxidil is medically approved for treatment of hereditary hair loss. It's been shown to help slow or stop hair loss in 4 out of 5 users and encourage new hair growth in some users.