Don’t Fall For Seasonal Shedding - Breaking Down Why This Fall May Cause An Uptick In Hair Loss
The end of summer has come and gone as changing leaves show the first signs of Autumn. Are leaves the only thing that’s falling?
Transitions in season lead many to note an uptick in hair loss. Like seasonal allergies or skin dryness, seasonal shedding can occur when a shift in temperature puts stress on the scalp and follicles, which leads to strands falling out.
We know that it’s completely normal to lose up to 100 hairs a day from the average 100,000 follicles on your head. However, are there times where increased shedding is to be expected, even normal? How can we tell when our shedding is the result of something more? And most importantly, what should we do when we see an uptick in shedding?
Seasonal Shedding - What Is It?
During late summer and autumn, telogen phases are more frequent, which results in more hair falling out. The reason for this increase can be traced back to intensive sun radiation during summer. As a protection mechanism for the scalp, more hair roots switch from the growth phase to the resting phase. The result? With a seasonal change in temperature, a shedding phase can be triggered by the scalp and follicles, and more hair ending up in your brush or shower drain.
Is It Permanent?
An increase in hair shedding is not permanent, in fact, it is often a sign of incoming growth beneath the hairs that are lost. Just as a tree which loses its leaves makes room for new ones to come in the spring, so too do hairs which are shed make way for the new growth beneath the surface. However - is there ever cause for concern when it comes to shedding?
Seasonal Hair Loss Versus Telogen Effluvium
Beyond 100 hairs, there is reason to look into the root cause of excess shedding. Stressors for the hair can be nutritional imbalances, gut imbalances, hormones, medication changes, stress, post-pregnancy, improper hair care, and more! Now you can determine what underlying issues are contributing to extensive shedding through follicular analysis, or appropriate lab work. Order your own to try here, or speak to a hair loss specialist for more information.
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