Does washing cause hair loss?

Question

I wash my hair quite frequently, almost every other day, because it tends to get oily quickly. My mother keeps telling me that washing hair too often causes hair loss. Is there any truth to this, or is it just a myth?

Rohan Salvi · Accepted Answer

No yaar, actually washing your hair doesn't cause hair loss. The hair that falls out during a wash was already in the shedding phase anyway. Just don't scrub too hard with harsh shampoos, that's it.

Lata Krishnan · Answer

Washing itself does not cause hair fall; it actually cleanses the scalp of oil and dirt which is essential for healthy growth. If you are losing a lot of hair, it might be due to hard water or using a very chemical-heavy shampoo. Try using filtered water for your final rinse.

Sahil Sheikh · Answer

I wash my hair almost every day after sweat-heavy workouts and it doesn't cause hair loss. The key is to keep your nutrition high with good proteins and use a gentle, sulfate-free shampoo. Clean hair is healthy hair.

Kriti Joshi · Answer

I used to be terrified of washing my hair because of the bunch that came out in the drain. But my dermatologist explained that we naturally lose 50-100 strands a day, which just gather up on wash days. Once I stopped worrying and kept my scalp clean, the shedding actually reduced.

Aniket Deshpande · Answer

Don't worry, washing your hair won't make you bald! It just washes away the hair that had already resigned from your scalp. Unless you are washing your hair with dish soap, you are totally fine.

Does washing cause hair loss?

5 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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