Hi boggus,
Thank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
It can be unsettling when you think you're losing more hair than usual. If you are concerned, talk with your doctor. In the meantime, here is an article about the different types of hair loss, and possible causes: Understanding Hair Loss In Women
It is a good idea to keep track of the amount of hair you are losing so you can clearly explain to a doctor your symptoms. A person-to-person suggestion (because I'm not a doctor, just a fellow woman tying to help): try cleaning your brush each day for a week, and see how much comes out each day when you normally brush (ex., after you shower). Could it be your hair products causing problems? Has the texture of your hair changed? When's the last time your hair was treated at a salon? Are you on any medications, or experienced any other changes in lifestyle (eating, exercise, health, supplements, etc.) in the past 6 months? Regardless, if it seems you're losing more than 100-150 hairs each day (according to the attached article link) you definitely may have a problem that needs to be treated.
Good luck and let us know what you find out.
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Hi boggus,
January 5, 2011 - 9:32amThank you for your question and for finding EmpowHER.
It can be unsettling when you think you're losing more hair than usual. If you are concerned, talk with your doctor. In the meantime, here is an article about the different types of hair loss, and possible causes: Understanding Hair Loss In Women
It is a good idea to keep track of the amount of hair you are losing so you can clearly explain to a doctor your symptoms. A person-to-person suggestion (because I'm not a doctor, just a fellow woman tying to help): try cleaning your brush each day for a week, and see how much comes out each day when you normally brush (ex., after you shower). Could it be your hair products causing problems? Has the texture of your hair changed? When's the last time your hair was treated at a salon? Are you on any medications, or experienced any other changes in lifestyle (eating, exercise, health, supplements, etc.) in the past 6 months? Regardless, if it seems you're losing more than 100-150 hairs each day (according to the attached article link) you definitely may have a problem that needs to be treated.
Good luck and let us know what you find out.
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