How much hair loss is normal??

Question

My hair falls out in the shower. How much is normal though as my hair comes out in clumps

by the way i am not a bloke

Answer 1

I have massive hair loss too, but it is normal.

"It is normal to lose up to about 100 hairs a day although too much brushing,hair rubbing or excessive washing can add to this.
Hair loss may increase with age but male-pattern baldness is not abnormal, or a sign of abnormality, it simply suggests that your pattern of hair loss is, like 95% of hair loss, genetically pre-determined."

Answer 2

Hey there,
There are many factors that can attribute to hair recession or massive hair fall and you need to find out which one exactly is responsible for the problem you are having now. Of course male pattern baldness is still the most common cause, but, for instance, if you are a woman things are deinitely different! This is the reason why you will need to really dig down and see the source of your problem.

Other causes of hair loss may include (both in men and women): severe mental or emotional stress, excessive use of coloring or bleaching agents, traction alopecia or excessive strain on the scalp due to braiding or corn rowing, hormonal changes, alopecia areata or hair loss due to autoimmune diseases, and many more. Each of these conditions will require a different approach in order to achieve success regardless of whether you're going to be using conventional or natural methods.

In my opinion it's much better to use natural methods as opposed to conventional ones, they're cheaper, have less to no side effects, and often more effective.

A good way of regaining your full head of healthy natural hair is well described on this guide: http://hairagain.toptips.org

Answer 3

Hair growth has three stages. The first is the "anagen," or growing phase. Ninety percent of our hair is usually in this stage at any given time and stays there for one to two years. "Telogen" is the "resting" phase. Eight percent of the hair is there for three to four months, followed by "catagen," the "falling out" phase, which accounts for the last one to two percent of the hair cycle. Fortunately, our hair growth is not synchronized. Otherwise we would go bald every few years! This also means that it is normal to lose a certain amount of hair every day. One hundred to 150 hairs is considered normal, depending on how much hair you have to start with. If your hair is long, 150 hairs can look like a lot of hair.

tthere are bound to be some variations in how much hair we lose on any given day depending on what we do to our hair. You may notice less hair loss if you don't brush your hair one day, or more if you manipulate it more on the next. I think it's reasonable to consult your doctor if this lasts more than a few weeks. Obviously, if you notice big chunks falling out, you need to see your doctor immediately. Thyroid conditions or other hormonal changes, anemia, malnutrition or even lupus can have hair loss as one of the signs of the condition. There is also a condition called alopecia areata, where the hair falls out in patches. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the hair follicle. The hair falls out in discreet circle-shaped patches of hair. You can also get this on the eyebrows or any hair-bearing part of the body. It is usually treated with a series of cortisone injections into the scalp to stop the inflammation and help the hair regrow. But it should be treated early; if you treat it within a couple of weeks to months, there is a better chance of the hair coming back.

Answer 4

up to 100 hairs is o.k.
if you are losing much more, then you need to look at whether you have been very stressed or have changed your diet. many women who lose an excessive amount of weight ,quickly , also lose a lot of hair. or on the opposite scale,even tiny women who don't eat healthily ,can lose hair.

i also suddenly lost my hair in excessive amounts,a while back. i started taking codliver oil, magnesium, vit b's and zinc. now every hairdresser i see, comments on the healthy state of my hair,which luckily has returned to a normal amount of loss.

on this site www.hairproformula.com they explain some more reasons for possible loss on the FAQ section. the product sounds good as it has many of the supplements that i took in it, plus others. i can't swear by it , as I have not tried it.

I am sure you will be able to sort it out . good luck.

Answer 5

hi i have loads of hair loss. i keep telling my partner if i lose any more i.ll be bald for Christmas.
seriously though i do think we can damage our hair by chemicals and products, my hair has always been worse after the summer. i fall out in clumps too.
to make things worse i went and got mine permed, what a big mistake.
on the other hand hair loss can be attributed to some medical conditions. i have policystic ovaries and that can cause you to lose the hair on your head but can also encourage hair growth on the face.

so when i go bald at Christmas i can comb my moustache over my conk.ha ha.

try some hair strengthening products, i use john Freida rescue repair its great, something that will help to reduce breakage is your best bet.
if you are getting balding patches go to your doctor, it may need investigating..
good luck hope you don't mind the humour. i honestly do feel for you.

Answer 6

I can tell you from personal experience that hair loss is not associated with being diabetic. My son was diagnosed with being diabetic 6 yrs ago at age 6. He never had any hair loss. he was really sick before we found out what was going on but not to the degree you are describing.I got really ill and was diagnosed with it and my hair started falling out in handfuls. i have wondered if the circulation issues associated with taking insulin could slow down hair growth but from my research, thats not really something that is a fact.However hair loss is a result of over stress to the body. Any time we are sick in a way that is life threatening it can cause hair loss. If it continues the thyroid hormone should be checked because that greatly affects hair growth. Also the mail / female hormones in the body can be off balance and cause hair loss. Stress in and of itself ,mostly physical stress, is deadly to hair growth as i have found. there are articles online if you look up female hair loss that are helpful to read. i wish you luck i understand what its like to feel like your going bald. it is scary.

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Answer 7

Hair loss varies from person to person. If, as you say, it comes out in clumps, I would suggest a quick visit to your doctor. Certain types of medication can also cause hair loss. As I do not know your age, I can not say anything for sure but this, please see your doctor to ensure all is OK as soon as possible.

Answer 8

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For example, sometimes early stage thyroid cancer can be cured by surgery to remove the thyroid gland, but you will need to take thyroid hormone medication afterwards for the rest of your life. Goiters can also be surgically removed and do not always recur after surgery. In most cases, thyroid disorders need treatment over a lifetime. However, with treatment most people with thyroid disorders can live normal, healthy lives.

Answer 9

Depending on how old you are..... but if its comming out in clumps as you say I would go to the doctor to get it checked, just in case its allopecia, (allopecia) normally affects men, but can affect women also, it's brought on by many things, stress,loss of job, death in the family, marriage problems etc..... although hopefully its, just the shampoo your using, or maybe a hormone imbalance, get it checked either way... gud luck...

Answer 10

Have your thryoid checked. I did and that was why I was gaining weight and loossing massive amounts of hair. ALso if you u have long hair get it cut about every 4 weeks to get the split ends cut off. This way your hair wont split and break off, thus loosing hair.