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 There are a lot of hair loss myths out there. Many of them can affect your decision to treat your hair loss. These myths might be holding you back from consulting with a qualified surgeon to see if you are a good candidate for a hair transplant procedure or other hair restoration procedure. If so, it’s time to get moving! It’s never too soon to see a professional about your thinning hair.

Myth One: If you shampoo your hair too often, you’ll make your hair fall out.

This myth is definitely false. Habits like excessive shampooing can result in hair breakage though, and this may resemble thinning. However, your problem can be solved easily by finding the right hair care products to properly care for your hair! Shampoos that are less harsh and well-formulated conditioners will have your hair growing and healthy in a few months, as new hairs grow in and the broken hairs are replaced. Another tip – don’t brush hair when it is wet. Comb it instead.

Myth Two: You can be suffering with hair loss, even in your late teens.

This belief is absolutely true! You can already begin to permanently lose hair in your late teens and early 20’s. In fact, androgenic alopecia (the most common type of hair loss in men and women) can begin as early as the end of puberty for men! While you may want to have a hair restoration procedure done as soon as possible, hair transplant procedures are more successful when hair loss is stabilized. In the meantime, a qualified hair transplant surgeon will be able to suggest other treatments to help you to retain as much of your natural hair as possible. Look for clinics that offer a variety of hair loss treatments, such as the Sure Hair clinics. These kind of clinics can continue to help you with your hair challenges, from proven medications to hair restoration and hair transplants.

Myth Three: If you wear a wig, it will make your hair fall out.

This belief is false. Again, the culprit is usually hair breakage, rather than true hair loss. Proper wearing of wigs and protection of your natural hair will allow you to wear wigs confidently. Also, keep in mind that it is perfectly normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. However, if you are wearing a wig throughout the day, you will suddenly see all of these hairs being lost as the wig is removed. Don’t be fooled! The wig is not to blame; it’s simply your normal hair loss. So, if you are wearing a wig to camouflage your current hair loss, breathe easy – and make sure that you are taking steps to conserve your current hair and keep it healthy.

There are six main characteristics that will determine your suitability for a hair transplant procedure:

1. Age
2. Gender
3. Extent of hair loss
4. Hair type
5. Density
6. Race
7. Scalp laxity

Normally, young patients between the ages of 18 and 25 are not the best candidates. At this age, any existing hair loss is likely to continue, affecting the long-term results of any procedure. Active hair loss at this stage can be best treated by medications.

Gender will affect hair loss, both in pattern and appearance. Generally, men will have localized areas of thinning or complete baldness, while substantial hair remains elsewhere. Women, conversely, will usually have generalized thinning over the complete head. This difference in how the hair is lost tends to make men better candidates for transplants in general.

The extent of your hair loss will also determine whether you have viable donor areas. If your active hair loss has stopped, your transplant surgeon will also have a better chance of placing hair grafts for the best result. Look for an experienced surgeon to evaluate your hair. In the Toronto area, the SureHair clinics are one possible option for good, qualified hair transplant specialists.

Beyond your level of hair loss, your hair type will actually affect whether you are a candidate for hair transplantation. If your hair is thick and coarse, it will provide more coverage than fine hair. Wavy hair is another advantage, as it also provides more coverage than straight hair.

The actual density of hair on your head is key to whether you have enough hair for donation. The more hair that you have remaining on your head once your hair loss has stabilized, the better the chances that you will qualify as a good candidate for a hair transplant.

Your racial background will also play a part in your evaluation. People from Asia typically have very straight hair and fewer hair follicles. Patients with this genetic background will need to ensure that they consult with a surgeon who is familiar with their unique needs.

Individuals of African descent will usually have curly, coarse hair, which results in a much better cosmetic result. Further, darker skin tones will mean there is less contrast between the hair and the skin. One disadvantage for this racial type is that keloid scarring is a much bigger issue, which may mean that donor site scars are more noticeable.

Those of Caucasian descent will have the widest range of hair and skin types. Generally, those with coarse, dense, wavy hair and a skin tone close to their hair color, will have the best results.

Scalp laxity is the last major factor in your suitability for hair transplant. A qualified surgeon can tell you more about this, but the more lax your scalp, the more hair you can harvest for donation.