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Myths Around Hair Loss Shampoos

Updated: Dec 15, 2021

Hair loss is a common problem throughout the world, and men and women have been trying to reverse it for centuries. In modern times, we have seen many new technologies and medical advances that claim to help or prevent hair loss. One popular set of items are hair loss shampoos. Available from many different brands, these products claim that they can prevent thinning of the hair, and some even claim that they can promote the growth of new hair.


Being able to simply apply some shampoo and benefit from a new thick head of hair seems too easy, doesn’t it? That’s because it probably is, and many of the claims perpetuated by these companies are unfounded. Let’s look at some of the myths about hair loss shampoos.


Menthol Shampoos can help prevent hair loss


One common myth is that shampoo containing menthol can help promote growth and prevent male pattern baldness. While menthol has beneficial properties for both your scalp and your hair, its ability to reverse balding is overstated. Healthier hair, in general, may negate some of the effects of balding, but menthol alone cannot prevent your hair from thinning or encourage your body to produce more hair.


If you use hair loss shampoos early in life, you can prevent balding later


Some people don’t buy into the idea that shampoo can be a miracle cure for hair that is already lost, but they still believe that certain shampoos can prevent balding later in life. While there are long-term benefits to using certain shampoos, staving off baldness is not necessarily one of the direct ones.

If you take care of your hair your entire life, there is a better chance that you will enjoy a full, healthy head of hair as you age. But if your genetics dictate that you are going to lose hair at some point, there is no shampoo that is going to prevent it. Proper care might diminish the effects, but your body is still going to follow its natural order.


Ketoconazole Shampoo works to promote hair growth


Ketoconazole is a medication that is used in shampoos that treat dandruff, and many people believe that these shampoos have helped them to remedy their hair loss woes. This is true in some cases, but not for the reasons that they think it is.

Dandruff is caused by a fungal infection which is why many people suffering from it notice their hair becoming thinner. But this is not due to male pattern baldness or genetics, it is an underlying issue that is treated by ketoconazole. These shampoos work for those experiencing temporary balding because of the fungus, but they won’t help if your hair was thinning naturally.


Hair loss shampoos are the only way to restore your hair


This is the biggest myth out there and might be the most harmful one. These shampoos promise impossible results that they can’t deliver. This is pretty much an outright lie, and the companies that promote them should not be trusted to give you a fuller head of hair.


Is there any hope for new hair?


While hair loss shampoos are mostly bunk, there is, in fact, hope for those who want to look in the mirror and see that vibrant, youthful, full head of hair once again.


Scalp Micropigmentation sometimes referred to as hair tattoo, is a revolutionary technology that uses tiny needles and natural pigments to replicate the appearance of real hair. It is a fantastic option for those who are suffering from thinning hair and want to get back to that full natural look. Micropigmentation can give definition to any part of your hair and is beneficial for both those who are only thinning in certain areas or those who have gone completely bald.


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