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According to the Y chromosome sages at AskMen.com, the answer is no. It's important, however, to let your scalp "breathe" for at least seven hours each day. The column goes on to shoot down several other balding myths. Hair products, trauma, playing with your hair, and sunbathing won't cause hair loss. In the case of trauma, there have been reported incidents of hair growing back white, but not falling out. We found some details on the causes of hair loss at familydoctor.org. Contrary to popular belief, hair loss in men is often a result of an overproduction of male hormones. Of course, a healthy diet is important, and extreme stress is never good. The late
Roger Maris, who lost his famous crewcut while pursuing Babe Ruth's home run record, is a prime example of stress-related balding. Yahoo! Health offers more information about male pattern baldness, including some interesting facts about hair growth. Head hair grows at an average rate of half an inch per month. Hairs grow for an average of two to six years, then "rest" before falling out.
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