A trichologist has destroyed the main myth about shampooing

Natalia Sirmais, a doctor of the first category, a dermatovenerologist, a trichologist, a mycologist, a podiatrist, a cosmetologist, and a dermatooncologist, dispelled the main myth about shampooing. In an interview with Radio 1 on Tuesday, April 7, the expert noted that the frequency of hair washing is individual and depends on needs — it does not affect either the appearance of gray hair or baldness.

She explained that when changing the usual washing regime, it may seem as if the hair is falling out more, but this is not due to the disease, but to the fact that part of the hair simply lingers and is washed off at the same time.

According to the expert, it is worth focusing on the type of scalp: if it is oily, it can be washed daily, if it is dry, it can be washed every three to four days. The main rule, she says, is to wash your hair as it gets dirty, not according to a schedule.

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On April 5, trichologist, dermatovenerologist Eduard Bucharov dispelled the myth about the connection of shampoos with baldness. According to him, shampoo is not the cause of baldness. It may be unsuccessful in its composition for a particular person, it may provoke irritation, but the mechanism of pathological hair loss is associated with deeper processes.

In March, Yulia Markova, a trichologist and dermatovenerologist, in an interview with Life.ru She warned that in a week the comb becomes dirtier than the rim of the toilet bowl due to millions of bacteria. During combing, bacteria can be transferred from the hair to the skin of the face, especially if a person often touches the hair and does not cleanse the skin. This leads to clogged pores, inflammation, and the appearance of pimples and blackheads, especially in people with oily and combination skin.

In February, Oleg Bucharov, a trichologist and dermatovenerologist, called non-compliance with the drinking regime one of the causes of itchy scalp. The doctor noted that hot water and frequent use of thermal appliances can dry out the skin. Itching also often occurs due to mistakes in hair care, including when shampooing too infrequently or, conversely, frequently. 360.ru .

In January, dermatologist Mariyat Mukhina said that the frequency of shampooing depends on individual characteristics. For dry scalp, it is enough to wash it with shampoo once every five days, and for oily scalp — daily. You can rinse your hair with running water without funds every day, regardless of skin type, writes RT.

Earlier, trichologist Claire Fullam said that thin, straight hair requires more frequent washing than thick, curly hair. The myth that infrequent washing of hair is useful does not correspond to reality, notes Pravda.Ru .

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