Regarding the question of "whether masturbation can cause hair loss or skin deterioration", there is currently no scientific evidence to show that masturbation has a direct causal relationship with hair loss or skin problems. These concerns often stem from folk rumors or misunderstandings of physiological mechanisms.
1. The main causes of hair loss are genetics and hormones, and have no direct connection with masturbation.
2. Skin condition is affected by endocrine, care habits and nutrition, and masturbation itself will not cause skin deterioration.
3. Excessive masturbation may indirectly affect health through fatigue or stress, but it needs to be combined with other factors for comprehensive judgment.
1. Main types and causes of hair loss
• Androgenic alopecia (accounting for more than 90%):
• Determined by genetic genes, hair follicles are sensitive to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and cause atrophy.
• Key points: Testosterone in the body will rise briefly after masturbation, but it will recover quickly, and will not significantly change DHT levels in the long run.
• Alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, etc.: related to immunity, stress, malnutrition, not masturbation.
2. The truth about masturbation and androgen
• Short-term fluctuations: testosterone levels may rise briefly (about 145%) within 48 hours after ejaculation, and then return to normal.
• Long-term effects: Many studies (such as the Journal of Sexual Medicine) have shown that regular ejaculation does not lead to a sustained increase or decrease in androgen levels.
3. "Kidney deficiency and hair loss" is a concept of traditional Chinese medicine
• Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "kidney essence deficiency" may cause hair loss, but the "kidney" here is a functional system concept, which has nothing to do with the kidney organ in Western medicine, and does not specifically refer to masturbation.
• In modern medicine, hair loss needs to be diagnosed through scientific means such as hormone testing and hair follicle endoscopy.
1. The real factors affecting skin condition
• Sebum secretion: regulated by androgen, but masturbation does not significantly change hormone levels.
• Hygiene habits: Masturbating without washing hands may cause facial or vulvar infection, but it is a problem of operation, not caused by masturbation itself.
• Diet and work and rest: High-sugar, high-oil diet and staying up late have a much greater impact on the skin than masturbation.
2. Clarification of common misunderstandings
• "Masturbation causes acne": Acne is related to excessive secretion of sebaceous glands, accumulation of keratin and bacterial infection, and has no direct connection with masturbation.
• "Semen loss makes the skin dull": Semen components (protein, zinc, etc.) can be regenerated daily, and normal metabolism will not cause nutritional deficiencies.
3. Indirect effects of psychological stress
• If you feel strongly guilty about masturbation, long-term stress may affect the skin through the chain reaction of "stress•increased cortisol•skin inflammation", but this is a psychological mechanism rather than a direct physiological effect.
1. Dealing with hair loss:
• Check family history and test hormone levels (such as DHT and thyroid hormones).
• Use medical methods such as minoxidil, finasteride (doctor's guidance required) or hair transplantation.
2. Skin management:
• Keep clean, sunscreen, and avoid high-sugar diet.
• When acne is severe, you can use retinoic acid and antibiotic ointment (doctor's advice required).
3. Adjustment of masturbation habits:
• Avoid excessive masturbation (such as multiple times a day and affecting life), and stop when the body does not feel tired.
• Pay attention to cleanliness after masturbation to reduce the risk of bacterial infection.
