Hair loss genes are inherited from the mother's side of the family
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Hair loss can't be predicted by studying the family tree. You can get the genes from any one of your parents. However, if baldness runs in your family then you are most likely to get it too.
Losing hair every day is not a sign of baldness
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An average person sheds up to 100 hairs in a single day. If you are experiencing hair fall, like after you wash your hair, then it is not a sign of baldness. However, consult a dermatologist if you experience heavy hair loss.
Hair loss only affects men and not women
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Women are just as likely to experience hair loss as men. In female pattern hair loss, women start experiencing hair thinning from the top of their heads. Loss of hair density is followed by baldness.
Hair loss is not restricted to old people. People in their 20s and 30s can also have it.
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Although baldness is common among senior citizens, some people in their 20s and 30s also experience baldness due to their genetic make-up.
Certain hairstyles can lead to hair loss and baldness
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Avoid hairstyles that put a lot of pressure on the roots of the hair and pull at the scalps. Tight buns, braids and knots should be avoided.
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