Will washing my hair frequently cause a lot of hair loss?

According to the number of monthly patients treated for hair loss over the past five years released by the National Health Insurance Service, the total number of patients from January to June was 10,000, but in December, it reached 12,453.

Hair repeatedly falls out and regrows after a certain period, and this process is divided into the growth, regression, and resting phases.

During the resting phase, more hair falls out than usual; however, since humans exhibit a non-specific mosaic pattern in their hair growth cycle, changes similar to molting in animals cannot be observed. Nevertheless, as hair becomes tangled by the cold winter wind, symptoms of hair loss appear more pronounced.

What should you do to prevent hair loss? First, it is best to shampoo at a time when it causes less irritation to the scalp. It is advisable to avoid going to bed immediately after washing your hair in the evening, as moisture remains overnight. Rushing to shampoo, dry, and style your hair right before going to work in the morning is also not recommended. Shampooing leisurely in the early evening allows for better hair care.

When washing your hair, it is advisable to avoid strong irritation to the scalp. When drying, instead of rubbing vigorously with a towel, gently pat your hair to remove moisture and dry it with cool air. Hot air can dry out the scalp and hair more than necessary. It is also a good idea to use a hair essence with UV protection.

Many people think that washing their hair frequently will cause a lot of hair loss, but the opposite is true. If you do not wash your hair often, secretions such as dead skin cells and sweat accumulate on the scalp, clogging pores and promoting hair loss, so you must always keep your scalp and hair clean and healthy.

Occasionally, many women complain that their hair falls out rapidly after giving birth. This occurs when the number of hairs increases during pregnancy without transitioning from the growth phase to the regression phase, and then rapidly shifts to the regression and resting phases after delivery, resulting in hair loss. However, since the hair that falls out grows back, there is no need to worry too much about hair loss after childbirth.

/Contributor: Director Seo Dong-hye, Areumdaun Nara Dermatology & Plastic Surgery


source Does washing your hair frequently in the dry winter cause more hair loss? - Your Health Guide Health Chosun (chosun.com)