Do I Have Excessive Hair Loss?

Do you have a poor hair growth or hair breakage?

Have you noticed more hairs on your pillow or hairbrush than usual?

Have you noticed that your hair is gradually becoming thinner?

If you are a man, have you noticed that your hair begins to recede at the hairline on the forehead?

If you are a man, do you have thinning areas on the crown?

If you are a woman, have you notice hair thinning on the top third to one half of your scalp?

If you are a woman, do you see a broadening of the part in your hair?

If you are a woman, do you have a thinner ponytail?

Do you see more of your scalp through your hair than usual (especially when you pull back your hair)?

Do you have a bald spot that grows slowly?

Do you have circular or patchy bald spots on your scalp, beard or eyebrows?

Have you ever had a handful of hair coming out when combing or washing your hair?

Have you noticed that your hair falls out abruptly?

Do you have a hair loss all over your body (eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, nose hairs or pubic hair)?

Do you have dandruff, or itching, burning, and tenderness on your head?

Do you have scaly patches on your scalp?

Have you had a similar problem in the past?

Are you a man over 50?

Has anyone in your immediate family experienced hair loss?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have excessive hair loss. It is perfectly normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs per day, so there is nothing to worry about if you notice a little more hair on your hairbrush than usual. Also, you may experience too much hair shedding during stressful situations such as going through a divorce or losing a job, but a hair shedding is not the same as a hair loss. To keep your hair strong and healthy, you should avoid tugging when brushing, especially when your hair is wet, and avoid constant heating and drying procedures.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have excessive hair loss. Hair loss is also called alopecia or baldness. It can affect your scalp or the entire body. Hair loss can be temporary and permanent, and occurs when something stops your hair from growing. It is more common in men than women, and it can be a normal part of aging. For some people, hair loss is a hereditary feature, but also it can be the result of certain medical conditions or hormonal changes. There are many effective treatment options available depending on the cause and type of hair loss. You should see a dermatologist.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have excessive hair loss. Hair loss or alopecia is a medical condition characterized by loss of hair from the part of your head or body. About 50 million men and 30 million women in the US are affected by this condition. Hair loss is not a serious health problem, but in some people may cause harmful psychological effects. Hair loss treatment includes medications and surgery. Talk to your dermatologist about the best treatment option for you. The right treatment can slow down hair loss or even reverse it.