1. Hair loss is hereditary from maternal side: Hair loss is genetic and the truth is it originates from both maternal as well as paternal side of the family.

2. Hair loss is caused by wearing a tight fitting hat which is a wrong belief.

3. Most hair experts believe that use of a comb is better rather than the brush but it is not true.

4. Hair loss can be prevented by standing on the head. Adding more blood to the head will stimulate growth. However this is a wrong notion.

5. It is believed that cutting your hair after certain time will make it thicker which is false.

6. Hair dryer can cause hair loss but the truth is that limited use of hair dryer as recommended by the manufacturer will not cause hair loss.

7. Washing your hair with too much of shampoo causes hair loss which is not true as hair loss seen during shower may be because of the heredity or some other reason.

8. It is believed that there is no treatment for hair loss but the truth is that there are several ways by which hair loss can be treated.

9. Stress causes hair loss is true only in certain circumstances but this is not the case with prolonged stressors.