Curious to understand more about men's hair thinning? Let's talk about some of the common questions we hear about men's hair loss and shedding:
What is shedding of hair?
When you shed your hair, your hair follicles are releasing the hairs that have completed the last step of their hair growth cycle.
Is it normal for men to shed hair daily?
Yes, it's completely normal for men to shed hair every day. In fact, everyone sheds a few hairs every day. Typically, people shed between 50–100 hairs every day, and it's nothing to worry about. These shed hairs are the ones that have just finished up their hair growth cycle — the hair follicle has just kicked them out to start a new cycle and grow a new hair.
If you feel like you are shedding more hairs than normal, it's always best to check with your health care professional, as they can help identify if there's something else happening behind the hair shedding.
Is it normal for hair to fall out when I run my fingers through it?
Yes — if these hairs are within the 50–100 hairs that you typically shed every day, it makes sense that as you run your fingers through your hair, some of these hairs will get grabbed. Again, these shed hairs are the ones that are in the final phase of the hair growth cycle anyways and a new hair is already being prepped in the hair follicle (but you just cannot see it yet).
What season do men shed hair the most?
Men (and people in general) shed hair every day. While there may be some seasonality to the numbers of hairs shed, it's more important to recognize that if you are finding that you are shedding more hairs than normal, there may be something else going on. You can work with your health care professional to determine the cause of your increased hair shedding.
How to stop hair shedding in men?
In reality, you cannot stop your hair from shedding entirely, as every day a few hairs are finished with their hair growth cycle and therefore need to be shed. This allows new hairs to start their hair growth cycle.
Am I balding or shedding?
This is the big question. It's hard to know from one day if you are just having regular hair shedding or on the path of balding. This stress can be a factor in increased amounts of hair shedding. It's always best to check with your health care professional, as they can best help you determine what the cause of your hair shedding is and recommend any next steps to take.
Can men's hair grow back?
The good news is that there are treatments available for male pattern baldness. These treatments can often help slow down hair shedding or may even help to regrow hair. Talking with your healthcare professional about these options before undergoing treatment is important.
In fact, research shows that hair follicles miniaturize but remain alive during male pattern baldness. Due to this, there is much interest in further researching potential ways to enhance regrowth. If your increased hair shedding is stress related, hair will usually regrow 3–6 months after the stress is gone.
To Sum it Up: If you are worried about increased hair shedding, know that there is help
for you. Work with your healthcare professional to figure out what's behind your hair shedding. One solution you might be recommended is Viviscal's Hair Growth supplement for Men, which can help men suffering from fine or thinning hair to achieve thicker, fuller-looking hair in 6 months*.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
