We all know it. After a brushing or detangling, the large clump of hair caught in our brush will prompt the question – is this normal? Of course, we know that we lose a few strands during the day, but what exactly can be considered normal and what could actually be a problem is often not entirely clear. So here's some advice to clear up the confusion once and for all.
The average person who brushes or combs hair every day should lose between 50 and 100 strands. We have to include brushing or combing, because not everyone does or needs to do that. If you look closely at the hairs coming out, they should be about the length of your hair and you should see a bit of white at the end. That means the hair would have to fall off, and it was just the time for it so that a new hair could replace it.
While 50 to 100 strands may seem like a lot, it's certainly not a cause for concern. It's when the hair starts to fall in clumps, as well as throughout the day if you run your fingers through the hair, that there's a problem. This can be caused by all sorts of things - from taking new medications, starting a vegetarian diet, a recent illness, an irritated scalp or conditions such as thyroid disease, anemia or stress to what could be the cause. Then you should go to the doctor to have it looked at and do a blood test to see what could be wrong, but you should also think about what has changed in your life lately .
