Why does my hair fall out in spring season?
During the time when I first started noticing hair loss, one of the things that got me really paranoid was hair shedding, or to be more precise - seasonal hair loss.
Seasonal hair loss is something that happens to all of us, apparantly. We tend to shed during certain times of the year, but we counterbalance this pattern by going through hair growth phases too.
Since I can remember, I have always had an excessive hair shedding period during early spring season - or at least during a time when the winter weeks draw to an end. I also shed quite a lot in autumn season, which is the most common season for seasonal hair loss. My strongest season for hair growth is, as with most people, winter.
If you tend to experience severe shedding phases at certain times of the year, then fear not, there isn't anything to worry about. This is perfectly normal, and all men and women go through the same thing every year - many of us just don't realise it.
The problem is, if you are already prone to hair loss, or have quite naturally thin hair, then seasonal shedding can be a real nightmare. It can accelerate the hair loss, and in many cases much of your hair will not grow back.
What causes seasonal hair loss?
Similar to seasonal allergies, seasonal hair loss happens when the change in temperature puts stress on the scalp and hair follicles, leading to hair strands falling out faster than usual. During the shedding period, we can shed an additional 80 to 100 strands of hair every day.
How to best treat seasonal hair loss
As far as products go, I would avoid using anything harsh on the scalp during your time of peak shedding. Some medications like minoxidil can cause excessive shedding, therefore you really don't want to be losing more than the usual amount of hair. LLLT treatment will keep this at bay and help with the regrowth and slow down the shedding process.
Just keep your topical product count to an absolute minimum, at least until the shedding stops as you transition into your growth cycle.
Lay off the heat styling products like hairdryers and hair straighteners - or at least lower the heat mode. Your hair needs protecting during this shedding phase, and so heat styling devices should be kept at a minimum.
During the time when I first started noticing hair loss, one of the things that got me really paranoid was hair shedding, or to be more precise - seasonal hair loss.
Seasonal hair loss is something that happens to all of us, apparantly. We tend to shed during certain times of the year, but we counterbalance this pattern by going through hair growth phases too.
Since I can remember, I have always had an excessive hair shedding period during early spring season - or at least during a time when the winter weeks draw to an end. I also shed quite a lot in autumn season, which is the most common season for seasonal hair loss. My strongest season for hair growth is, as with most people, winter.
If you tend to experience severe shedding phases at certain times of the year, then fear not, there isn't anything to worry about. This is perfectly normal, and all men and women go through the same thing every year - many of us just don't realise it.
The problem is, if you are already prone to hair loss, or have quite naturally thin hair, then seasonal shedding can be a real nightmare. It can accelerate the hair loss, and in many cases much of your hair will not grow back.
What causes seasonal hair loss?
Similar to seasonal allergies, seasonal hair loss happens when the change in temperature puts stress on the scalp and hair follicles, leading to hair strands falling out faster than usual. During the shedding period, we can shed an additional 80 to 100 strands of hair every day.
How to best treat seasonal hair loss
As far as products go, I would avoid using anything harsh on the scalp during your time of peak shedding. Some medications like minoxidil can cause excessive shedding, therefore you really don't want to be losing more than the usual amount of hair. LLLT treatment will keep this at bay and help with the regrowth and slow down the shedding process.
Just keep your topical product count to an absolute minimum, at least until the shedding stops as you transition into your growth cycle.
Lay off the heat styling products like hairdryers and hair straighteners - or at least lower the heat mode. Your hair needs protecting during this shedding phase, and so heat styling devices should be kept at a minimum.