Can shampoo make your hair fall out?

I totally relate to this! Last year I tried a trending shampoo and my hair was falling out in bunches. It stopped only after I went back to a simple, chemical-free baby shampoo. Don't fall for heavy advertisements, simple is always better.

I noticed major hair fall and thought it was my new shampoo, but my doctor pointed out it was due to fluctuating blood sugar levels. If you have high sugar, the blood circulation to the hair roots gets affected. Keep your diet in check and monitor your HbA1c levels regularly.

I visited a senior trichologist at Apollo Hospital for my sudden hair thinning. He clearly told me that while shampoos can cause temporary hair breakage due to dryness, actual root-level hair loss is usually internal. You should get a proper diagnosis done rather than just changing brands.

With our busy schedules, we often wash hair in a rush and leave shampoo residue on the scalp, which damages the hair follicles. Just spend two extra minutes rinsing thoroughly under running water. If time is short, wash less often rather than doing a half-hearted quick job.

While checking your shampoo ingredients is important, hair strength primarily comes from what you eat. If you lack protein, iron, or zinc in your vegetarian diet, your hair will fall out regardless of what shampoo you use. Include a handful of soaked almonds and pumpkin seeds daily.

As someone working in health, I see many patients complaining about this. Shampoos with sulfates and parabens can weaken the hair shaft, leading to easy breakage when combing. Try using a mild, clinical shampoo and don't rub wet hair too hard with a towel.