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Skin & Hair Concerns
Question #23062
90 days ago
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why hair falls - #23062

Simran

I am kinda freaking out about my hair. For the past couple of months, I’ve noticed more and more strands in my hairbrush and on my pillow. It’s really starting to stress me out. I mean, I always thought hair falling was just a part of life, but now it feels like I’m losing way too much. People always say that losing a bit of hair is normal, right? But seriously, why does hair falls?? I’ve tried changing my shampoo, I even went to a stylist who said sometimes my hair gets too dried out?? Is that even a thing? I swear my diet's unchanged, I eat pretty healthy, but I did go through a stressful time last year. Do stress and diet really affect why hair falls or is it just one of those myths I fall into? Also, I found some old info saying using too much heat can damage hair. Is that true? Like if I do this every day, could it affect why hair falls? I really want to know what’s going on, should I see a doctor or a specialist before freaking out more? Would appreciate any insight on why hair falls, like, basically, what should I do?

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Hair fall can be quite distressing, but let’s unpack some factors that might be contributing to your situation. It’s true that losing up to 100 hairs a day is often considered normal, due to the natural cycle of hair growth. However, noticing more hair falling out than usual can mean several things, and your concern is a valid one to explore. Stress can significantly impact hair fall, triggering conditions like telogen effluvium, where stress pushes hair follicles into a resting phase, causing more shedding than usual after a stressful event. You mentioned going through a stressful time last year, which could possibly be linked to what you’re experiencing now. When it comes to diet, it’s important too. Your hair needs specific nutrients to grow and maintain health—like iron, zinc, vitamins (particularly B vitamins), and proteins. Even if your diet hasn’t changed, consider whether you’re getting enough of these nutrients. As for your stylist mentioning your hair drying out, overuse of styling tools like straighteners and blow dryers can indeed damage the hair shaft, leading to breakage and apparent hair loss. Limit their use and always use a heat protectant spray. Changes like altering your shampoo can sometimes address particular scalp issues, but significant changes in hair fall often have deeper origins. If this persists, I’d recommend seeing a dermatologist or a trichologist—these specialists can do a thorough assessment of your scalp and hair health. They’ll be able to determine if there’s an underlying health issue, or recommend treatments tailored to your condition. In the meantime, reducing stress, and making sure you continue a balanced diet with adequate nutrition can really help.

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