You Lose About 50-100 Hairs Every Single Day
This is completely normal and part of your hair's natural growth cycle.
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The Hair Growth Cycle
Each hair on your head goes through a predictable cycle:
- Anagen (Growth): 2-7 years
- Catagen (Transition): 2-3 weeks
- Telogen (Resting): 2-3 months
- Shedding: Hair falls out
The Numbers
With about 100,000 hairs on your head:
- 50-100 shed daily is normal
- 90% are in growth phase at any time
- 10% are resting
- New hairs constantly replace lost ones
When to Worry
Excessive hair loss signs:
- Sudden increase in shedding
- Bald patches
- More than 150 hairs daily
- Hair not growing back
Factors Affecting Hair Loss
- Stress
- Diet
- Hormones
- Medications
- Age
- Genetics
The Silver Lining
Unless there's a problem, you'll grow back what you lose. Your hair is constantly renewing itself!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, losing 50-100 hairs daily is completely normal and part of the natural hair growth cycle. With about 100,000 hairs on your head, this represents only 0.1% of your total hair.
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