How to Know if the Amount of Hair You’re Losing is Normal

If you’re concerned about hair loss and want to gather the correct information, you’ve come to the right place. Don’t be confused by a lot of the spurious information online elsewhere and instead learn all there is to know about hair loss from the experts.

Sons has been dealing with fighting the signs of male pattern hair loss for a long time so we’re here to tell you some important information, including how much hair loss is normal for any given amount of time. Let’s take a look at what is considered normal and when to address the problem.

How Much Hair Loss is Normal?

If you notice a small amount of hair being lost on your head, this is no cause for concern. In fact, men everywhere lose some hair every single day – usually, this is between 50 and 100 hairs.

Your hair experiences a cycle where it goes through growth phases and resting phases. The resting, or telogen, phase of your hair cycle is where hair is typically lost. The key indicators to spot where you’re losing hair are checking your pillow in the morning, keeping an eye on your shower floor as you wash your hair, and inspecting your head in a well-lit mirror to see if the hair is thinning.

The degree to which you’re suffering from hair loss can be measured on the Norwood Scale, ranking the severity of your issues and helping prescribers determine the best course of action. It’s important to tell our team during the consultation of any changes to your hair’s status, like a faster rate of loss or thinning.

What Can Be Done if I’m Losing Too Much Hair?

However, you needn’t be alarmed if you spot the odd hair that has fallen from your head – this is perfectly normal. You would only need to address the issue if the amount of hair you’ve seen that has fallen out is significant or if your hair has definitely thinned over time.

In this case, Sons can help you fight the issues that plague you. One of the medications you’ll be given to try to boost the growth (anagen) phase of your hair cycle is Minoxidil. Typically supplied as a topical solution, applying Minoxidil twice a day can positively benefit your hair because your scalp’s blood vessels will receive more oxygen and an increased blood flow that should dilate the hair follicles to allow healthier strands to grow.

Otherwise, our prescribers could suggest you take Oral Finasteride, a tablet you consume once a day that targets testosterone in your body to stop its conversion into the DHT hormone, a naturally occurring androgen that contributes towards hair loss.

At Sons, we have numerous preventative products and reactive medications that can help put your hair in a better condition. Look through our range online to find out for yourself.

All of our blog articles are reviewed for medical accuracy by our Medical Director before publication.

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