Androgenic baldness affects many men in adulthood, with varying levels of importance. As for the solution of this problem, there are those who pretend nothing has happened, but there are few, those who opt for the hair transplant and those looking for often useless shortcuts.
As for the prevention of the problem, the phenomenon has given rise to many false myths, which often translate into senseless attitudes, and in some cases someone takes advantage of good faith by proposing solutions that have no scientific basis.
So let's find out what's true about baldness.
Does a bald man have more male hormones and are therefore more manly?
FALSE. It is true that androgenetic baldness has a hormonal basis, but the problem lies in the hair reacting to male hormones, not the other way around. Even if a man's virility were only the result of hormones, we could have two equally “manly” men in front of us, but one bald and one with hair.
Can a good diet and the use of supplements cure baldness or prevent hair loss?
FALSE. A good diet and smoking abstinence can certainly improve the health of our hair. But if the cause of baldness is genetic, these remedies are ineffective for regrowing hair or slowing hair loss. Hair that no longer grows is lost forever.
Does wearing a helmet or caps accelerate hair loss?
FALSE. The helmet saves life and does not accelerate hair loss. The hat, on the other hand, as well as protecting from the cold can protect them from the sun which is not a great friend of the hair.
Is there a non-surgical hair transplant?
FALSE. This is a simple toupee, not a transplant.
Does washing your hair once a day accelerate hair loss?
FALSE. Of course, suitable products must be used for one's own hygiene, but daily washing does not affect baldness.
I lose several hairs a day: is it baldness?
FALSE. Baldness must first be diagnosed by a dermatologist or an experienced surgeon. In any case, it is normal to lose up to 100 hairs per day.
Are medicines an alternative to transplantation?
FALSE. There are no medicines that can restore our hair. These drugs can slow down the fall a little, but when they are stopped, after years of therapy, the benefits obtained are lost in a few months.
