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HAIR MYTHS
By Mike Mahoney
Hair loss due to clogged pores and clogged follicles
Many of the 20th century hair products aimed at helping
thinning hair were based on the theory of clogged pores and
follicles. Some such products are still around today.
 Medical
experts say that hairs grow with such force that they can
penetrate intact skin, never mind oily residues in
follicles. One only needs to use common sense.
Poor diet
A normal consumption of protein and vitamins are
included in almost everyone's daily diet. Contrary to
popular opinions, diet has nothing to do with androgenetic
alopecia (male or female pattern baldness). Case studies of
World War II concentration camp victims who were dying from
starvation had no increased hair loss.
Shaving the head prevents baldness
In some cultures, women still shave male children
in the belief that shaving the head will prevent baldness.
The illusion of more hair is felt but not seen with the
shaving of the scalp. It is a myth that shaving has
any credible evidence of effectiveness in avoiding hair
loss.
Baldness is predominantly a man's problem
Take the total of balding men in the world and reduce it
by one-third and you have the approximate number of women
with thinning hair.
MYTHS THAT
UPSET BALD PEOPLE
By Esther Friedman
What seems to bring out the worst in people when it comes to
baldness? It is the importance society places on appearance
and youthful image. Baldness connotes unattractiveness,
physical weakness and old age in our image-oriented society.
 How
often does Hollywood cast a bald man or woman as the hero?
When is the last time you saw a bald television star? In the
bible, Sampson’s strength is attributed to his hair. In
England, judges and lawyers still wear wigs to signify
power.
Research revealed that the person with full head of hair was
rated as most handsome, strong, and attractive. The person
with a balding head of hair was rated weak, dull, and
unattractive. Studies show employment discrimination based
on a person's appearance. A man with full head of hair will
get the job that a bald person was just refused, both with
the same qualifications. Since hair loss is a sign of age
and weakness people with baldness do not get the opportunity
in some companies who wish to promote a youthful image and
strength.
Baldness evokes feelings of vulnerability, loss of
self-esteem, embarrassment of self-image. Single men and
women who had begun losing hair in their early twenties are
more likely to suffer from an extremely low self-esteem.
They feel less attractive than others by looking older than
their actual age. Balding men reported glancing in the
mirror constantly and wearing hats even in warm weather.
Many feel self-conscious and worry constantly that others
are looking at them. A low self-esteem stems from
individual's own perception of what a beautiful body image
should be, all due to our society expectation of beauty and
power.
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