Hard Water Was Causing Me to Lose Hair

Dr. Rassman,

I am a regular reader of your website. It is very helpful and informative. I have read that the type of water does not cause any hair loss, but I recently experienced in part of California where I stayed there for a month, i used to lose lot of hairs in the shower. After I moved back to my previous location my hair loss in the shower stopped. After inquiring with the water company they told me that I had moved to an area where the water source is from a well and its hard water. The new area where I live its surface or soft water.

i have ready at many places that hard water is not responsible for the hair loss, but I am really surprised with my experience with hard water. Is it that everyone responds differently to stimulus? what are your thoughts on this? thanks a lot

My thoughts are everyone is different and everyone has varying experiences. I do not believe hard or soft water has anything to do with genetic balding, but it may have something to do with how your hair feels in its texture and overall feel.