How many hairs do you lose a day female?

Ladies, are you worried about how much hair you’re shedding? Are you spending more time than usual cleaning out your hairbrush or drain? Fear not, we’ve got the scoop on just how many hairs you lose a day and what’s considered normal. So put down that magnifying glass and let’s dive in!

Shedding is Natural

First things first, shredding is perfectly normal! It might seem alarming to see clumps of hair on your pillow or in the shower but it’s actually very common. In fact, most people can lose up to 100 strands per day without even noticing.

The Hair Growth Cycle

To understand why losing some hairs each day is completely natural, we need to look at the science behind our hair growth cycle. Your scalp has around 100k-150k hair follicles, which contain tiny blood vessels supplying them with oxygen and nutrients needed for healthy growth.

There are three main stages of the cycle:

  1. Anagen: this lasts between two and six years when new hair forms.
  2. Catagen: this lasts around two weeks where there’s no capillary connection with Old Follicle.
  3. Telogen: Once an old strand falls off your head after four months of shed telogen process follows then comes back Anagen phase again.[^1]

The average person will experience anywhere from five to seven cycles throughout their lifetime depending on genetics and health habits such as diet and exercise routines.

But How Much Is Too Much?

While losing 50-150 strands per day may be considered normal for most people, if you notice excessive shedding over several days or weeks (let’s say you’re finding yourself clogging your bathroom drain every time) , it could be symptomatically related to medical issues like stress/anxiety/depression/thyroid problems.

Several environmental factors can affect hair growth, including stress levels, hormonal changes (pregnancy or menopause), and scalp infection.

Medical Conditions

Medical conditions like Alopecia Areata can cause either irregular or excessive shedding. It’s essentially an immune system reaction where the body attacks its own hair follicles resulting in massive hair loss patch(es) formation on your scalp.

If you suspect any underlying health issue may be contributing to your hair fall, consider seeing a professional doctor who specializes in Trichology immediately for effective treatment options.

Preventing Excessive Hair Fall

If you’re unhappy with how much you’re currently shedding off every day, here are some tips that will help keep those hairs firmly rooted:

  • Make sure you have a healthy diet containing zinc & iron which helps in improving blood circulation within your scalp
  • Get enough sleep so that our cells have optimal time for regenerating of old cells.
  • Reduce stress/ anxiety as it disrupts normal body function – try meditation or deep breathing exercises when needed!
  • Avoid tight hairstyles like cornrows/braids/weaves/tight ponytails — these styles put unnecessary tension on the scalp and roots.

Remember ladies, stressing over losing handfuls of strands is only going to make things worse instead take care of yourself by figuring out prevention measurements so that we don’t miss our crown each again 😉

Conclusion

So there you have it – now we’ve learned about hair growth cycles and why experiencing shed is completely natural. With the right steps taken such as letting go of unhealthy habits while supplementing your daily routine with proper nutrition/systemic medication/maintaining blood glucose levels etc., we hope this could alleviate concerns about shedding too many hairs! Trust us – all she needs is love&care with patience from her owner because after all beauty begins at home itself 😉

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