Hair loss. The myths you should stop believing

We would all like healthy, strong hair to be proud of. And often, worried that we might damage our hair, we adopt behaviours that are completely useless or even counterproductive and harmful to hair health.

There are in fact several myths about hair loss, commonplaces that spread because of poor information on the subject and that often help fuel anxiety in people suffering from baldness or other scalp problems.

With this article we would like to bust these myths and help you understand what can really help you strengthen your hair, preventing hair loss and perhaps encouraging regrowth.

Cutting your hair helps it grow: false

Let's start with one of the most widespread myths, the belief that cutting your hair regularly makes it stronger and thicker.

In truth, getting a cut does nothing at all in this respect.

Thinning out your hair cannot make it grow faster and certainly cannot stimulate regrowth. This is because scissors act on the lengths and not on the hair bulb, which is mainly responsible for the vitality of the hair.

So why go to the hairdresser regularly to have it trimmed?

To get rid of split ends which, if neglected, can travel up the hair shaft and make it more fragile and damaged. Cutting them off (or preventing them by using the right products) can only do the hair good, leaving it healthier and therefore more beautiful to look at.

Washing your hair too often ruins it: false

The idea that washing your hair frequently can ruin it and encourage hair loss is also completely unfounded.

It's true: when we rinse our head after shampooing, we often see lots of hairs ending up in the shower tray.

But it is perfectly normal for this to happen.

During washing, we rub the scalp more or less gently, producing a "mechanical trauma" that causes hairs to come away. These, however, are hairs that were already destined to fall out because they had reached the end of their life cycle.

To be more precise, their roots have entered the telogen phase, the final period in which the hair follicle goes into rest and stops its activity. When a hair reaches this stage, it is in effect already "dead", but it still takes three months to come away.

This usually happens at the first pull, in other words when we brush our hair or in the shower, precisely when we are shampooing.

What can make the difference when washing is not so much the frequency as the cleansing products used in the shower.

Shampoos based on harsh surfactants can trigger irritation and inflammation, attack the scalp and encourage dehydration, brittleness and split ends.

If you need to shower often, perhaps because you go to the gym or the pool or for other personal reasons, we recommend TRICODIN SHAMPOO DELICATO HF, a cleanser designed for daily use, formulated to deep-clean hair and scalp, removing dirt effectively but gently. It is a nourishing, moisturising and protective shampoo, able to release all the beneficial power of vitamins H and F, which support the health of skin and hair and help against erythema and flaking.

Chlorine in swimming pools makes you go bald: false

If you often go to the pool, you should be more afraid of skin infections than of baldness.

Contrary to common belief, the chlorine in pools cannot cause hair loss or encourage thinning.

Otherwise all professional swimmers, who train regularly in the pool, would be bald!

It is true, however, that chlorine is a particularly aggressive substance that can alter the pH of the skin and scalp and dehydrate the hair, stripping it of its natural protection, the hydrolipidic film that coats it.

The result?

Drier, more brittle and duller hair.

For this reason, taking a few extra precautions when you go to the pool can help you have healthier hair.

Remember to always wear a protective swimming cap that keeps your hair out of direct contact with chlorinated water.

But above all, always take a shower after your swim. Fresh water, combined with a suitable shampoo, will help you remove residues of chlorine and other potentially harmful chemicals.

For this purpose we suggest TRICODIN SHAMPOO CAPELLI SECCHI E SFIBRATI, a treatment shampoo that does not just ensure deep, gentle cleansing, but acts directly on hair stressed and damaged by chlorine, giving it new strength and vitality.

Thanks to the moisturising, emollient and soothing properties of its active ingredients, it helps hair regain its natural shine. It leaves hair soft and glossy as silk and protects it from sun damage thanks to the UVA/UVB filters in its formulation.

Wearing a hat makes your hair fall out: false

No, there is no connection between wearing a hat and baldness, whether male or female, so we can show off our favourite accessory in every season with complete peace of mind.

In fact, wearing a hat is an excellent way to protect yourself from the sun's rays, which can damage skin and hair.

What matters is that the style you choose is comfortable and that the hat is made of natural fibres, which do not trigger irritation or inflammation.

Headwear that is too tight and made of synthetic materials, in fact, stresses our hair in various ways.

First of all, it is not breathable, so it prevents the scalp from getting enough oxygen. Deprived of the right supply of oxygen, the skin cannot carry out its normal processes: blood circulation slows down, toxins and other waste substances are no longer expelled regularly...

In addition, always bear in mind that, although it does not cause hair loss, a hat encourages hair to become greasy, and it gets dirty quickly when we wear a cap for a long time. This is due to an overproduction of sebum, which builds up on the scalp and gives our hair that greasy look, weighed down by excess oil.

In this case, the solution may be to use a treatment shampoo such as TRICODIN SHAMPOO CAPELLI GRASSI, which can act on sebum production, normalising it, while soothing irritation and cleansing deeply, leaving hair clean and light.

Good habits against hair loss: our anti-hair loss tips

Baldness is a problem that affects thousands of people, men and women of all ages, who have to deal with hair loss even at a very young age.

In many cases, a key factor is genetics.

Androgenetic alopecia, which shows itself as progressive thinning on the scalp caused by the action of the male hormone on the hair follicle, has a hereditary component.

But even if there is a predisposition written in your DNA, a lot can be done to prevent hair loss or at least keep the problem under control.

Lifestyle does in fact play a part and can speed up (or slow down) the process.

Having looked at the myths on this subject, we would now like to give you some practical advice, telling you about the good habits to follow to counteract hair loss and take the best possible care of your hair.

Anti-hair loss nutrition: for healthy hair, eat well

The best anti-hair loss diet? A healthy, balanced diet that takes our needs into account. Even though what we eat is not directly responsible for hair loss, what we put into our body can have a positive or negative influence.

To have healthy, strong hair, you need to take in the nutrients that play an important role in the hair cycle, allowing the hair to be "built".

Its main component, which gives it volume and structure, is keratin, a solid protein that is synthesised from two fundamental "ingredients": cystine and methionine, two essential amino acids found in good quantities in meat and fish, lentils and egg yolk.

All foods that, in the right proportions, should be included in an anti-hair loss diet.

The essential fatty acids, Omega 3 (alpha-linoleic acid) and Omega 6 (linoleic acid), also contribute to the wellbeing of the scalp and hair, counteracting hair loss.

Omega 3s are found in nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds), in various kinds of fish such as salmon, tuna, cod and sardines, in green leafy vegetables, in linseed oil and seeds and in chia seeds.

Omega 6s, on the other hand, can be obtained by eating nuts and seed oils.

These are joined by Vitamins, in particular B vitamins, essential for metabolising the amino acids that make up keratin. Then Iron, a trace element essential for tissue oxygenation, Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin C.

For the right anti-hair loss therapy, see a dermatologist

There are so many anti-hair loss products on the market, so many that you are almost spoilt for choice!

Shampoos, supplements, vials, serums... A quick online search with the right keywords is enough to be swamped by adverts promising fast results.

However, when you notice that your hair is thinning and you are worried about baldness, it is best to see your trusted dermatologist. The specialist is in fact the only one with the skills and the right tools to investigate the causes of the problem, on the basis of which they can suggest the remedy best suited to the specific case.

Which symptoms should you watch out for?

Not only heavier hair loss than usual, but also discomfort or pain that could signal a disorder that needs treating.

After a clinical assessment, the dermatologist may prescribe specific tests and examinations to reveal any nutritional deficiencies or hormonal or immunological problems.

Only then is treatment prescribed. Usually, in the case of androgenetic alopecia, the dermatologist suggests taking two medicines with different mechanisms of action: minoxidil and finasteride.

Minoxidil is a vasodilator, usually used to treat hypertension. When applied directly to the skin of the scalp as a foam or lotion, it stimulates the dilation of blood vessels, increasing the supply of blood and oxygen to the hair follicles. In this way, the life cycle of the bulb is extended, as it is well nourished and stimulated to produce new hair.

The medicine finasteride, on the other hand, blocks the conversion of testosterone into its active form, which is responsible for hair loss.

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Its formulation, based on Serenoa repens, biotin, sulphur amino acids, trichogenic aluxine and vitamin F, is the result of a skilful blend of carefully selected ingredients to give the hair a boost of energy and improve microcirculation and tissue oxygenation.

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Play sport and reduce stress: physical activity against hair loss

Physical activity, especially outdoors in contact with nature, has numerous benefits for our body, as is well known.

What you may not know, however, is that sport also has a positive impact on hair.

How?

When we move, especially if we are doing a cardio workout, in other words one that puts the cardiorespiratory system under strain (running, aerobics, cycling, swimming), the heart beats faster and, as a result, blood flow increases, moving more quickly towards the different parts of the body and bringing nourishment to all the tissues.

This boost of oxygen and energy also reaches the scalp and hair, which benefit greatly from it.

But that's not all.

Exercise is also one of the best remedies for stress because it lets you clear your mind and release built-up tension. Relaxing is good for you because it rebalances cortisol levels, a hormone that in large quantities can have very negative effects on the hair.

Please note

Information provided for informational purposes only, which cannot constitute a diagnosis, the prescription of a treatment, or a substitute for a direct relationship with your doctor or a specialist consultation. Always seek the advice of your own doctor and/or specialists.

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