Antibacterial Soap and Hair Loss – Is There a Connection?

Many years back I started using antibacterial soap for my body – we were all told that it was good for general cleanliness and keeping unwanted odors at bay and it seemed to work. These days I even use it on my face – shocking I know – but let’s not discuss that here.

During the days when my hair was falling I came across an article in Men’s Health magazine which I liked reading from time to time. This article made wonder if antibacterial soap was responsible for my hair loss and it made me quit using my Lifebouy right there and then.

With a very catch title “Cleanliness is Next to Girliness”, the article (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071207150713.htm) mentioned a report which apparently showed that when antibacterial soap is absorbed it to the body it mimics testosterone, causing the body to slow down production of real testosterone. The report has been hotly debated but I didn’t want to take any chances so I stopped using anti-bacterial soap.

I am not sure if testosterone levels in women has any thing to do with hair loss but it got me scared and I though I didn’t want to be using anything that would disrupt any natural hormone production. If any one has any information to support or dispute this thought, feel free to share it.