Huang Zitao Used Ginger On Bald Spot To Regrow Hair — And It Backfired Badly

Former EXO member Huang Zitao recently found himself trending online after he temporarily paused filming a variety show due to breathing difficulties.

There were also rumours that he was going bald... They were somewhat true, though. 

The 32-year-old decided to set the record straight via a livestream to clear the air.

“Can you believe what’s online? How could I possibly be bald!” he said, showing off his thick locks.

That said, the ‘Mask’ singer did admit he experienced alopecia areata, a form of localised hair loss, or spot baldness, on the right side of his head.

It was due to rapid weight loss and aggressive cutting carbs during a stressful work period.

Thing took a comedic turn when he shared that his mother suggested a home remedy: ginger slices. She claimed it would regrow hair overnight and applied a couple of pieces to his balding spots.

However, Zitao found that the areas where ginger slices were applied worsened.

“Not a single hair was left. The more I rubbed, the balder I became,” he laughed. “Never apply ginger like that!”

​According to PubMed Central, applying ginger slices or juice can potentially inhibit hair growth rather than promote it

The experience took a real emotional toll on Zitao.

He revealed that he broke down over it and even cried in front of his wife, Chinese singer-actress Xu Yiyang.

Zitao also avoided public appearances out of embarrassment and worried constantly on set that hairspray might fail him and expose the bald patches mid-shoot.

Thankfully, his hair gradually grew back over several months after seeking proper medical treatment.