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    Doctors Share 4 Types Of Shampoos That Can Weaken Hair Follicles And Cause Excess Shedding

    By Marissa Matozzo,

    21 days ago
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    Losing hair or noticing it thin or shed can be disheartening, and it’s  important to seek advice from a dermatologist to determine the most suitable course of action for your individual hair care needs. While hair loss may be a natural part of aging or imbalanced nutrition, using certain products daily like shampoo, can also exacerbate or trigger it.

    To prevent these negative effects, we checked in with medical professionals and hair specialists who broke down specific shampoo types and chemical ingredients that may cause loss and/ or thinning, as well as critical alternatives that promote growth and nourish dry, weak, and dull strands.

    Read on for tips, suggestions and insight from dermatologists Dr. Yoram Harth , MD, Medical Director of MDhair, Dr. Elaine Kung , MD, FAAD, founder of Future Bright Dermatology and Dr. Enrizza P. Factor, writer at My Eczema Team.

    We also checked in with hair experts and stylists including Ghanima Abdullah , cosmetologist at The Right Hairstyles and Dr. Rebecca Hilton , hair expert at J-Beauty, Lauren Udoh , hairstylist and ‌Hair‌ ‌Creative‌ ‌Director‌ ‌of‌ ‌WigReports, Jean Will , co-founder of NiaWigs Inc. and Shandi Nichelle , founder and CEO of Freewell.

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    4 Shampoo Ingredients & Types That Often Exacerbate Hair Loss & Thinning, Doctors Say

    1. Silicones

    Silicones, commonly found in shampoos, are often portrayed as beneficial due to their ability to enhance shine and gloss.

    However, Factor stresses, their detrimental impact on scalp health should not be ignored as they can stifle its ability to receive necessary nourishment. "Silicones in shampoo can cause hair loss by coating the scalp so that nutrients cannot be absorbed," she warns.

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    2. Parabens

    The presence of parabens in shampoos may lead to a host of hair-related issues, Factor tells us. These include "dryness and scalp irritation" as well as "fading hair color and hair loss."

    Since they are "generally unsafe," she says "it is best to avoid parabens until proven otherwise."

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    3. Sodium Chloride

    According to Harth, sodium chloride, a frequent component of mass-produced shampoos, is not recommended for women who are experiencing hair loss or thinning .

    Commonly used to thicken shampoos and conditioners, it can "dry the scalp, causing redness and itching," Harth notes, and this scalp irritation can "damage hair follicles and cause more hair loss."

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    4. Sulfates

    Having already thin, fine and delicate hair and adding harsh sulfate-based products can exacerbate or worsen hair loss, Udoh explains. “This harsh detergent, sodium lauryl sulfate [SLS]  is a common ingredient in shampoos and conditioners and is known to strip away natural oils, leaving hair feeling dry, brittle, and damaged,” she says. This ingredient in conditioners can “also cause scalp irritation and hair loss.”

    Will agrees, and adds that sulfates “are one of the most detrimental” ingredients that may be found in popular conditioners. “Surfactants such as sulfates are used to remove debris and excess oil from the scalp,” she reiterates. “They can make your hair frizzy and trigger an allergic response to your scalp. Furthermore, when used for lengthy periods of time, they can cause hormone disruption,” she adds.

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    2 Healthier Shampoo & Conditioner Ingredients That Promote Hair Growth

    1. Biotin

    Biotin (aka vitamin B₇) is an important nutrient often found in foods like eggs, broccoli, bananas and milk. Many people take biotin as a supplement as they age, Abdullah explains, to strengthen their tresses. If also using a shampoo with biotin as a main ingredient, one can really reap the benefits of this vitamin in more ways than one. “Biotin is the ingredient to look for in shampoo if you want thicker, fuller, healthier hair ,” Abdullah says.

    Abdullah highlights the benefits of incorporating biotin-infused shampoo into one's hair care routine, which includes enhancing hair growth, relieving discomfort associated with itchy hair. “Not only can it be taken as a supplement, but when used in shampoo the ingredient goes directly into the hair follicles.”

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    2. Saw Palmetto

    Incorporating saw palmetto into your shampoo can prove to be advantageous in reducing hair loss, Hilton says, as it is a highly sought-after ingredient in the realm of hair care.

    "Saw palmetto is a natural extract from the berries of the Serenoa repens plant and has been used for centuries for the treatment of various conditions including hair loss," she explains.

    Hilton adds that "saw palmetto works by blocking the production of DHT ," which helps to "reduce hair shedding." Kung concurs, and points out that because saw palmetto is a DHT blocker, it is "helpful in the treatment of female pattern baldness that can become quite apparent when a woman is in her 40s."

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    The Bottom Line

    Overall, Kung stresses that choosing the right shampoo for your hair is crucial as "shampoos are not only scalp cleaners, but indubitably act as preventing the hair shaft damage." Many scalp diseases are also "treated by active ingredients that are added to the shampoo's formulations," she says.

    She concludes that "shampoos are typically composed of 10–30 ingredients, although products with as few as four ingredients are available." While awaiting a doctor's recommendation for a tailored treatment for your hair and scalp, it is recommended to keep a lookout for products that contain biotin and saw palmetto, as suggested by our experts.

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    Lisa
    19d ago
    Marc Anthony shampoo, conditioner and leave in conditioner are awesome! My hair is thicker and healthier and I don’t lose hair any more. OGX love it but makes my hair fall out
    Mark Shineberg
    19d ago
    Good for Dogs too.
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