Let's find out about summer scalp care

■ Hair loss improvement effects of scalp serums, etc. not scientifically proven X

While applying sunscreen to the face and arms is sufficient, the scalp is left defenseless against UV rays. Consequently, products like scalp serums that can be conveniently sprayed onto the scalp are gaining popularity. However, experts state that there is a lack of scientific evidence regarding their effectiveness in improving hair loss.

You must wear a hat and keep your scalp clean.

Wearing a hat helps block ultraviolet rays. Although it might seem like blocking airflow would actually worsen hair loss, as long as you don't wear it so tightly that it cuts off blood circulation, a hat can serve as a good shield against UV rays for people with hair loss. However, it is better to wear a hat like a bucket hat, which has brims on the sides and back to cover the sides of the face and neck, rather than a baseball cap with a brim only in the front.

It is also important to keep the scalp clean. Patients with hair loss worry that washing their hair frequently will cause more hair to fall out, but the hair that falls out when washing is simply hair that has reached the end of its lifespan and is shedding normally.