Hair Loss FAQ

Can Sexual Abstinence Stop Hair Loss?

No. The basis for the myth that abstinence can help prevent hair loss comes from a study which demonstrated that after three months without sex or masturbation, testosterone levels in a healthy adult male will dramatically decrease to that of a pre-pubescent child. Although this is true, high-testosterone levels are not a definitive marker of baldness; many studies actually show a paradoxically low testosterone level in balding persons.

Intercourse is an excellent form of exercise, which has been shown to slow the onset of balding. A healthy individual should masturbate or have intercourse at least three to four times a week.

Just make sure your partner doesn’t pull on your hair too hard.[1][2]

Can Exercise help to stop hair loss?

Yes. Hair loss can be caused by the shrinking and closing of hair follicles. This is often due to an inadequate blood supply to the scalp.

Exercise is an excellent way of ensuring regular flow of blood to the scalp. Ideally an individual should exercise for at least twenty minutes a day.

Can weight lifting cause hair loss?

No. Although heavy exercise such as weight lifting can increase the amount of testosterone your body produces which in turn will increase the amount of DHT (a male hormone which causes hair follicle miniaturisation in genetically susceptible individuals) the benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle outweigh the negative effects that DHT could have on your hair.

However individuals taking anabolic steroids or supplements designed to unnaturally increase testosterone levels may see an increase in the onset of male-pattern baldness. [3]

What Shampoo can stop hair loss?

There are currently no shampoos clinically proven to stop hair loss. There is however various shampoos that may possible help to slow the onset of balding: Revigen Bio-Cleansing Shampoo, Nioxin System 3, Dermenodex Scalp Cleansing Shampoo and PhytoCyane Revitalizing Shampoo all have received positive customer reviews.

Ensuring your scalp is dandruff and infection free is the best way to prevent hair loss, but before you order the latest and greatest dandruff removing shampoo remember over-shampooing can cause premature hair-loss.

Shampoo your hair twice a week to preserve its strength.

Does Masturbation cause Hair loss?

No. It is a myth that masturbation causes hair loss. The ‘here-say’ comes from a study which demonstrated that after three months without masturbation, testosterone levels in a healthy adult male will dramatically decrease to that of a pre-pubescent child. Although this is true, high-testosterone levels are not a definitive marker of baldness; many studies actually show a paradoxically low testosterone level in balding persons.

Intercourse is an excellent form of exercise, which has been shown to slow the onset of balding. A healthy individual should masturbate or have intercourse at least three to four times a week.

Just make sure your partner doesn’t pull on your hair too hard.[4][5]

Does Testosterone cause hair loss?

No. Testosterone does not cause hair loss. 5% of testosterone in males will be converted to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which has been shown to cause the miniaturisation of hair follicles in individuals with a genetic propensity to baldness.

However the amount of Testosterome in a healthy male body will have a negligible effect on hair loss.

Not sure if I’m going bald…?

You probably are going bald.

Over 70% of men and 30% of women will go bald at some point.

Keep track of your potential hair loss by taking regular pictures of your scalp and hairline to check for any changes. The main causes of hair loss are stress and a poor diet.

Reducing stress factors and improving your health are the most effective methods to prevent hair loss.

Losing hair when young – less than 20.

It is rare for young people under the age of 20 to lose their hair. If a young person is experiencing hair loss it is most likely to be from a health problem as opposed to a genetic predisposition. The most common cause of hair loss in young people is Tinea Capitis also known as Scalp Ringworm.

This is a contagious fungal infection that can be treated with an anti-fungal shampoo.

Hereditary hair-loss conditions such as Alopecia Areata and male-pattern baldness can occur in individuals as young as 14 years of age, however this is extremely rare.

What causes hair loss for teenagers?

It is rare for teenagers to lose their hair. If a teenager is experiencing hair loss it is most likely to be from a health problem as opposed to a genetic predisposition, such as male-pattern baldness. The most common cause of hair loss in young people is Tinea Capitis also known as Scalp Ringworm. This is a contagious fungal infection that can be treated with an anti-fungal shampoo.

Hereditary hair-loss conditions such as Alopecia Areata and male-pattern baldness can occur in individuals as young as 14 years of age, however this is extremely rare.

Rogain/Propecia Side effects?

There are various side effects associated with both Rogain (Minoxidil) and Propecia (Finasteride).

Rogain users could suffer from decreasing blood pressure, scalp irritation, eye irritation, light-headedness excessive weight gain and hair loss.

Propecia users could suffer from erectile dysfunction, impotence, testicular-pain, complete loss of sexual appetite, clinical depression, prostate cancer and breast cancer.

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What Drugs prevent hair loss?

Corticosteroids, minoxidyl, dutasteride and finasteride are all drugs which can prevent hair loss.

All of the aforementioned drugs can have disastrous side effects such as impotence, clinical depression, cancer and even hair loss.

Stress related hair loss

Both emotional and physical stress has been shown to accelerate hair loss in genetically predisposed individuals. This is because prolonged stress can cause adrenal fatigue which will lead to ill health and hair loss.

Minoxidil questions on its treatment and should I use it?

Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication designed to reduce blood pressure. During the medical trails it was found to cause hair growth in some subjects. It is most commonly used to treat hair loss in its topical foam form.

Before using Minoxidil a person should consider that the side effects can include decreasing blood pressure, scalp irritation, eye irritation, light-headedness excessive weight gain and hair loss.

Does ejaculation leads to hair loss?

No. The basis for the myth that ejaculation can cause hair loss comes from a study which demonstrated that after three months without sex or masturbation, testosterone levels in a healthy adult male will dramatically decrease to that of a pre-pubescent child. Although this is true, high-testosterone levels are not a definitive marker of baldness; many studies actually show a paradoxically low testosterone level in balding persons.

Intercourse is an excellent form of exercise, which has been shown to slow the onset of balding. A healthy individual should masturbate or have intercourse at least three to four times a week.

Just make sure your partner doesn’t pull on your hair too hard.[6][7]

Does stress really cause hair loss?

Yes. Stress is one of the major contributing factors to hair loss. Both emotional and physical stress has been shown to accelerate hair loss in genetically predisposed individuals. This is because prolonged stress can cause adrenal fatigue which will lead to ill health and hair loss.

Has any one else had hair loss with weight loss?

Hair loss often coincides with dramatic weight loss. This is most often due to either a vitamin deficiency or hormone imbalance. A healthy diet is the best treatment for preventing further hair loss and strengthening hair.

Can hair dye cause hair loss?

Yes. Hair dyes can weaken hair follicles causing the hair to become damaged and fall out. Also an allergic reaction to hair dye may cause hair loss. Henna hair dyes are a safer alternative to chemical based dyes.

Does washing your hair too much cause hair loss?

Yes.

Washing your hair removes the natural oils that help to maintain and strengthen your hair. Also synthetic emulsifiers and harsh detergents that are found in many shampoos can damage your hair follicles leading to hair loss.

Washing your hair twice a week with a shampoo that contains essential oils as opposed to detergents is sufficient to clean your hair and aid its growth.

How much hair loss is normal?

An average person loses between 40 and 120 strands of hair every day. Although it is difficult to monitor how much hair you will lose in a day, a good way to track your hair loss is to monitor the amount of hair you find on your pillow after a night’s sleep (as long as you make sure to clean your pillows beforehand).

Taking regular photographs of your scalp and hairline is also another good way to track hair loss.

What vitamins stimulate hair growth?

Vitamins B, C and E are essential in promoting healthy hair growth and strength. Vitamin B helps strengthen hair follicles, Vitamin C encourages tissue building and Vitamin E promotes blood circulation, bringing oxygen to the hair and scalp.

The best way to ensure you have the correct vitamins in your system is to adhere to a healthy diet.

What can cause severe hair loss?

There are many factors that can contribute to severe hair loss. The most common causes of hair loss are stress and poor health. However genetic conditions such as male-pattern baldness and alopecia can also cause severe hair loss.

What causes hair loss aside from genetics?

The most common causes of hair loss are stress and ill health. However Tinea Capitis also known as scalp ringworm is another non-genetic cause of hair loss: this is a contagious fungal infection that can be treated with an anti-fungal shampoo.

Does drinking a lot of diet coke really cause hair loss?

Drinking large amounts of any drink containing Aspartame (which Diet Coke does) may lead to hair loss. There is currently no research that proves a definite link between Aspartame consumption and hair loss, however the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has compiled a list of over 92 symptoms associated with Aspartame, which include hair-loss, hair thinning and balding.

There are also hundreds of sites filled with consumer testimonials stating how they have noticed significant hair re-growth since cutting aspartame containing products from their diet.

Are there any alternatives to using Rogaine?

Minoxidil, primarily marketed as Rogaine is one of the most effective medications designed to slow the balding process and encourage hair growth, however some individuals may find that it does not work or that the side effects, it may cause, prevent use.

Finasteride, most commonly marketed as Propecia is another well known hair-loss prevention drug and is an alternative to Rogaine. However Finasteride can cause an abundance of side effects such as erectile dysfunction, impotence, testicular-pain, complete loss of sexual appetite, clinical depression, prostate cancer, breast cancer and even hair loss.

Surgery is another possible alternative to Rogaine. Hair transplantation or restoration surgery usually involves taking hair follicles that are genetically predisposed not to diminish, such as from the back of the head and moving them to the areas of the head where balding is occurring. The majority of hair transplants are a permanent solution to balding; although they will decrease overall hair density. Also in some cases, such as when balding occurs outside of the transplant zone, further surgeries may be needed to replace these new balding areas with growing hair.

A hairpiece, wig or toupee is another alternative to using Rogaine. Realistic looking wigs can be very expensive and require a large amount of maintenance, but can be a final solution for people with aggressive hair loss.

The best alternative to Rogaine is a healthy and relaxed lifestyle. Even if genetically predisposed to balding, a healthy and stress-free individual will suffer much less hair loss than if they are regularly stressed with a poor diet and lack of exercise.