"Scientific" treatment of hair loss is the key to treating the symptoms

These are all rumors about hair loss!

"Three thousand strands of worry" are worrying

"One day to get rid of it" is more annoying

The hair loss rumors are getting more and more outrageous

Let us recognize

The true face of those "bald"

Eating MSG will cause hair loss? Not true!

I believe many people have heard the saying that "eating MSG will cause hair loss", so is this saying reliable?

MSG is not a chemically synthesized product but a fermented industrial product, generally produced by "Corynebacterium glutamicum" fermenting in starch liquid. The main component of MSG is sodium glutamate, which can be converted into glutamine and tyrosine when entering the human body, becoming an important component of human protein and will not cause hair loss.

There have been many reports of people being bald due to overeating. In addition to MSG, other foods such as meat, milk, and garlic have also been implicated. Although reducing the intake of high-fat foods can help improve the scalp environment, it does not mean that you should completely avoid consuming meat, milk and other foods. A balanced diet is more important. The saying that "garlic contains a lot of vitamin A and eating it will cause hair loss" lacks scientific basis. A proper amount of vitamin A is necessary for healthy hair growth. The vitamin A content in garlic is not high. It is not advisable to discuss the harm without considering the dosage.

Silicone oil in shampoo can cause hair loss? Exaggerated!

Many people are afraid of the word "silicone" and believe that the silicone oil (generally referring to polydimethylsiloxane) in shampoo products is the "culprit" that causes clogged scalp pores and hair loss.

There is no evidence that silicone oil will clog the pores of the scalp and cause hair loss. Silicone oil has been approved by regulatory authorities around the world and is safe and widely used in cosmetics. High-purity silicone oil is almost non-toxic and difficult to be absorbed by the skin. The hydrophobic film formed by silicone oil on the scalp is breathable and will not clog the pores of the scalp. In addition, most of the silicone oil will be rinsed off during shampooing, and almost no residue will remain on the hair follicles, let alone be absorbed by the hair follicles.

Not only silicone oil, but also sodium laureth sulfate in shampoo was once widely rumored to cause hair loss, but this statement also lacks evidence to support it. It should be noted that this cleaning ingredient has a strong degreasing ability and is easy to irritate the skin. If the scalp is sensitive, it is best to use a mild amino acid shampoo.

Can exfoliating your scalp cure hair loss? There is no scientific reason!

There is a saying that "excessive dandruff blocks the pores of the scalp, and even the best shampoo cannot get nutrients into the scalp, leading to hair loss. At this time, you need to exfoliate your scalp."

The so-called treatment of hair loss by removing keratin is not scientific. Normal people can just wash and care for their scalp daily, and do not need to exfoliate deliberately. If dandruff increases abnormally, it will affect hair growth to a certain extent, but generally will not cause hair loss. If you have hair loss problems, don't blindly listen to the "scams" of unscrupulous merchants.

In addition to this seemingly "scientific" method of treating hair loss, there are many folk remedies such as "applying concentrated salt water to the hair roots", "washing hair with beer", "eating black sesame seeds", etc., all of which are unreliable. There are many reasons for hair loss. It is recommended to go to a regular hospital's dermatology department (hair loss clinic) for treatment. Identifying the cause, regular treatment, and taking the right medicine are the key to solving the problem of hair loss.

(Source: Comprehensive China Pharmaceutical News, Beijing Youth Daily, etc.)

This article was reviewed and approved by Professor Yang Liping, Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department of Beijing Hospital

(Editor: Yan Dandan)

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