What are the dangers of frequent hair pulling?

Frequent hair pulling is mainly due to some gray hair problems. In fact, gray hair is a phenomenon that many people are prone to. Some may be genetic problems. It is not recommended to always pull out these white hairs, which can easily cause folliculitis. Instead, you should pay attention to understanding the correct method of black hair and prescribe the right medicine.

1. Pulling out hair can easily cause folliculitis. As for gray hair, many people just pull it out one by one as it grows. However, there is a saying among the people: Don’t pull out white hair casually, because if you pull out one, three will grow. Director Li believes that this statement has no scientific basis. He explained that the growth of black hair is mainly formed by melanocytes in the hair roots. As we age, the pigment cells at the base of the hair follicles stop producing melanin, causing gray hair to form. Although forcibly pulling out white hair will not make it grow more, it will damage the hair roots. Especially if you pull out too much, it may cause folliculitis.

2. So, if you have one or two white hairs, it doesn’t matter whether you pull them out or not; but if your white hair suddenly increases, you can’t just pull them out.

3. There are still hidden dangers in hair dyeing. When there are more white hairs, many people will choose to dye them black or other colors. In this regard, Director Li suggested that it is better to let nature take its course. Although there is no definitive conclusion on whether hair dyes are carcinogenic, dyes are chemicals after all, and they do pose hidden dangers such as allergies. In addition, the scalp is closest to the brain, and frequent contact with chemicals will definitely cause harm to other organs of the human body. People with low immunity should especially avoid dyeing their hair.

4. The best way is to see a doctor immediately, find out the cause of gray hair, and then prescribe the right medicine. If the body is deficient in trace elements, you can eat some foods that are beneficial to hair growth, such as Polygonum multiflorum, potatoes, taro, etc., which can stimulate the hair roots and supplement the nutrients of the hair roots. If your hair turns gray due to stress, you need to relax and let your hair grow back black.