Wearing hats frequently can cause hair loss... Concerns about inflammation when worn tightly for long periods

Autumn is called the season of hair loss. This is because human hair tends to grow more in spring and decrease in autumn. 80-90% of hair loss cases are due to genetic (androgenic) alopecia. The main causes are genetics, aging, and male hormones (DHT), but environmental factors such as Westernized eating habits, extreme dieting, and smoking also have an influence.

 

Professor Kwon Oh-sang of Seoul National University Hospital's Department of Dermatology explained on the 2nd, "Inflammatory substances secreted from the fat layer can worsen hair loss, so caution is needed regarding obesity." In the early stages of hair loss, the hair on the crown and front of the head becomes thinner than at the back. Additionally, hair follicles shrink and sebaceous glands enlarge, which can increase oiliness. Therefore, if your hair feels oilier than usual and your combing becomes smoother, you should pay attention to potential hair loss.

 

If diagnosed early and appropriate treatment such as medication is started, the progression of hair loss can be slowed and significant recovery effects can be expected. Professor Kwon said, "If more than 100 hairs fall out per day or the hairline on the forehead gradually moves upward, hair loss can be suspected." Five common misconceptions and truths about hair loss have been compiled.

 

Frequent hair washing does not promote hair loss (X).

 

I think that the more you wash your hair, the more hair falls out, but losing fewer than 100 hairs a day is normal. Washing your hair frequently helps keep the scalp and hair clean, which is good for preventing hair loss. However, be cautious with strong shampoos that irritate the scalp or excessively hot water.

 

Wearing a hat frequently causes hair loss (False)

 

Wearing frequently used items itself is not a problem. However, if you wear tight hats or wigs for a long time, it can cause scalp inflammation or folliculitis, leading to a deterioration of scalp condition.

 

Hair loss is inherited across generations (X)

 

The idea of "generational inheritance" is not true. Even among siblings, differences in lifestyle habits or eating habits can lead to varying degrees of hair loss.

 

④ Hair loss is inherited maternally (△)

 

Hair loss is fundamentally influenced by genetic factors from both parents. However, since the male hormone receptor is located on the X chromosome inherited from the mother, certain types of male-pattern baldness can be inherited maternally.

 

Pulling out white hair will cause more white hairs to grow (X)

 

Pulling out white hairs does not cause more white hairs to grow in their place. However, actions that stimulate the hair roots can worsen hair loss, so it is advisable to avoid pulling out white hairs.

 

Min Tae-won Medical Correspondent

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Lately, I've been dieting to lower my blood sugar levels.

Because I am doing it, my hair is falling out a lot.

I was afraid of washing my hair because of hair loss.

I am sharing information because I have it.

But the five things are facts I know.

It's the complete opposite.