Don't buy into all the hair loss myths you may hear, and there are a lot of them floating around. Many of them just aren't true, and knowing which ones are false can help you maintain a healthy head of hair for years to come. Some of them do have a grain of truth to them, but most are simply myths that don't have any relation to reality. So, read on to learn more and get your hair loss myths decoded.

TIGHT HATS
You've probably heard that wearing tight hats, like baseball caps, can lead to hair loss. That's just not true, so don't toss out those hats just yet.

STYLING AND CUTTING AND IMPROPER HAIR CARE
Do you think too much styling or improper hair care can cause you to lose hair? Well, there is a shred of truth to this myth. If you choose extreme hairstyles, like super-tight ponytails or cornrows, you could experience some hair loss because the tight styling can loosen up the bulb of the hair root. However, regular styling and blow-drying won't cause you to lose any more hair than normal.

Some people believe that cutting the hair makes it grow back thicker and fuller, but that's not the case. Your hair grows according to its own characteristics, and cutting it won't help it grow any faster.

TOO MUCH SHAMPOOING
Has anyone told you that too much shampooing can lead to increased hair loss? Don't believe them! Shampooing has nothing to do with hair loss, and cutting back on shampooing isn't something you need to consider. Everyone loses hair every day, you just happen to notice it more when it's in the shower or the sink, so don't stress about washing your hair, it's better for your hair care routine to keep your hair and scalp clean and healthy.

VITAMINS THAT GROW HAIR
Many people will tell you to take vitamins to prohibit hair loss, but vitamins aren't the answer, either (that would be too easy!). It never hurts to take a daily vitamin dose, but vitamins won't prevent hair loss, because hair loss is based on hereditary, and vitamins can't change that.

STRESSED OUT
It's been suggested that stress can cause you to lose hair. Stress can create a lot of health problems, but hair loss isn't one of them. Unless of course, you tear your hair out due to stress, then it can lead to hair loss!

CLOGGED PORES AFFECT THE WAY YOU GROW HAIR
Some people believe that clogged pores or poor blood flow to the scalp can result in hair loss, but that's just not true. Hair loss begins at the root of the hair, the follicle, and if the follicle dies, the hair falls out, and that's that. It has nothing to do with pores or blood flow, it's all a matter of heredity.

IF DAD GOES BALD YOU WILL TOO
Don't worry if your dad goes bald. Actually, hair loss is hereditary, but it comes from both your parents' genes, not just your dad's, so even if your dad does go bald, you may not, if you have strong genes from your mom's side of the family, too.

YOU CAN’T PREVENT HAIR LOSS - ROGAINE (MINOXIDIL) EMERGENCE
There are some topical treatments that can help grow hair that has been lost, and one of them is Rogaine (minoxidil). In fact, Rogaine is only one of two topical, non-surgical treatments that is fully approved by the FDA. Some people think there's nothing you can do to prevent hair loss, but that's simply not true. Treatments like Rogaine can help a wide variety of patients suffering from hair loss, so check with your doctor to see if minoxidil is right for your condition.

GET TREATMENT
If you're worried about hair loss, even if you haven't experienced it yet, get treatment, and start a program now to ensure your hair stays healthy and intact. Talk to your doctor about a topical treatment like Rogaine, and use the product for several weeks to see if it works for you.

You don't have to put up with hair loss, you can fight back. The sooner you start your treatment plan, the sooner you can look forward to more healthy hair and scalp.