Hair Loss Myths
Hair loss survey reveals need for educating consumers
HealthNewsDigest.com published a survey that was conducted by International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery of American adults about their knowledge about hair loss. The articled does not tell us much about the size or demographics of the survey sample. For example I would be interested to know how many of the participants already had some hair loss issues. How many were currently using hair loss products or treatments. What was the age distribution, and mix of male and females. But from the reading over the article it appears as though the sample size was large enough to pay attention to. The bad news for the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery of American were how few of the respondents were aware of the options available in hair surgery. Technological advances are really advancing rapidly. If you are suffering from some permanent hair loss issues you might want to contact one of their members. Here are some tidbits from the article:
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The survey found that a majority of adults believe stress and medical causes can trigger hair loss (both 58 percent), which can cause people to temporarily lose their hair. Younger adults aged 18-24 are the most likely age group to think over-brushing hair (24 percent) and shampooing too much (20 percent) can cause hair loss, both of which are common myths. When asked who they would first seek advice if they were experiencing hair loss, four in ten adults (40 percent) would choose a primary care or family physician. Only 16 percent of respondents would consult a dermatologist, and far fewer would turn to a friend or family member (8 percent) or a hairstylist (7 percent) for help. |
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I find if you want to know whether you are going to suffer from hair loss of not then look at your grandparents. Genes mostly skip a generation, so look to your grandparents and see what their hair is/was like and it will give you a clue to what your hair will look like as you age!
Comment by Alex — March 13, 2009 @ 4:59 am