Helmets & Hair Loss?

suresh_gs · 7th March 2014, 12:27

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Originally Posted by audioholic

Another stupid trend is girls don't prefer wearing helmet since it spoils their hair. God bless them all.

The same logic applies to menfolk too. If they were helmets , they will lose hair. Whom are they going to impress now? The one whom they have impressed has become his life partner.

After this whether the guy loses or has hair on his scalp, what difference does it make.

I have seen guys cover their rear view mirror of the bike with helmet. The moment they spot a cop, they are quick to wear the helmet. God save these guys!!!

audioholic · 7th March 2014, 12:50

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Originally Posted by suresh_gs

The same logic applies to menfolk too. If they were helmets , they will lose hair. Whom are they going to impress now? The one whom they have impressed has become his life partner.

After this whether the guy loses or has hair on his scalp, what difference does it make.!!!

I am 22, and I have already lost quite a bit of hair after I started using the helmet. Cant help. I can lose hair and flaunt my bald scalp but am not interested in losing my head

Sheel · 7th March 2014, 15:23

I have used helmets for the past 12+ years and still using without losing any hair.

Stats generally don't point out to helmets for losing hair. Maintain hygiene and a small read, though I always practiced as my helmets are always snug fit (right fit).

Not wearing a helmet results in heat, dust & pollution affecting your scalp, thus maybe affecting hair loss.

supremeBaleno · 7th March 2014, 15:55

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Originally Posted by audioholic

I have already lost quite a bit of hair after I started using the helmet.

How do you say that ? Is there some study/stats pointing to this ? Asking because I have always been wearing a helmet while biking and no issues with hair-loss.

I have had some TN colleagues (male at that) tell me that they don't wash their hair daily because it will lead to hair-loss. Apart from wondering what point there was in taking a daily shower if you are not wetting your head, it made me go

because if that were the case, Kerala should be a bald state - most folks shower twice daily. BTW, one of the colleagues sports a receding hairline now. So much for his theory.

binand · 7th March 2014, 16:11

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

How do you say that ? Is there some study/stats pointing to this ? Asking because I have always been wearing a helmet while biking and no issues with hair-loss.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traction_alopecia

audioholic · 7th March 2014, 16:34

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Originally Posted by supremeBaleno

How do you say that ? Is there some study/stats pointing to this ? Asking because I have always been wearing a helmet while biking and no issues with hair-loss.

I have had some TN colleagues (male at that) tell me that they don't wash their hair daily because it will lead to hair-loss. Apart from wondering what point there was in taking a daily shower if you are not wetting your head, it made me go

because if that were the case, Kerala should be a bald state - most folks shower twice daily. BTW, one of the colleagues sports a receding hairline now. So much for his theory.

Yes I do wash my hair everyday since I believe wetting the head wont do harm. But from 18-22, the amount of hair I had has thinned out, and its prominent in the places where the helmet fits snugly. Though I dont entirely attribute hair fall to helmet, there are many more persons who have experienced the same.

mints21 · 7th March 2014, 22:58

Hi,

Helmet is one of the most essential item, that is used by almost all two wheeler riders across the country. The safety features and types have been discussed on this forum extensively.

However, a certain section of the two wheeler users feel that regular and extensive use of the helmets result in hair loss or hairs getting rough. They have no choice but to bear this brunt silently.

The idea of this thread is to seek the opinion of fellow BHPians on this.

If some of you do agree that the use of helmets over a long time causes hair loss, then what are the possible remedies and solutions to overcome this problem.

Samurai · 7th March 2014, 23:18

I feel the following thread should address this problem.

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shift...lp-thread.html (The Trichologist, Hair & Scalp Thread)

7th March 2014, 15:23	#3
Sheel Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Purnea (Bihar) Posts: 9,985 Thanked: 15,112 Times View My Garage	Re: Accidents in India - PICS I have used helmets for the past 12+ years and still using without losing any hair. Stats generally don't point out to helmets for losing hair. Maintain hygiene and a small read, though I always practiced as my helmets are always snug fit (right fit). Not wearing a helmet results in heat, dust & pollution affecting your scalp, thus maybe affecting hair loss.
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7th March 2014, 22:58	#7
mints21 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: India Posts: 843 Thanked: 1,411 Times	Use of Helmets lead to hair loss: Agree or Disagree Hi, Helmet is one of the most essential item, that is used by almost all two wheeler riders across the country. The safety features and types have been discussed on this forum extensively. However, a certain section of the two wheeler users feel that regular and extensive use of the helmets result in hair loss or hairs getting rough. They have no choice but to bear this brunt silently. The idea of this thread is to seek the opinion of fellow BHPians on this. If some of you do agree that the use of helmets over a long time causes hair loss, then what are the possible remedies and solutions to overcome this problem.
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7th March 2014, 23:18	#8
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 26,002 Thanked: 49,699 Times View My Garage	Re: Use of Helmets lead to hair loss: Agree or Disagree I feel the following thread should address this problem. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shift...lp-thread.html (The Trichologist, Hair & Scalp Thread)
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