During certain seasons, you may notice a sudden increase in hair fall, with extra strands appearing everywhere, from your pillow and hairbrush to the shower drain. This can naturally make you feel anxious . when can it be considered normal, and when should you start worrying about your hair While seasonal hair fall is common.
“The distinction that actually matters is timing and severity. Seasonal shedding tends to be mild, resolve on its own within two to three months, and lines up clearly with a change in weather or season. Telogen effluvium a medical condition that causes excessive shedding through the same hair-cycle mechanism, behaves differently: it’s usually diffuse hair loss triggered by stress, illness, or sudden physical trauma, and it’s considered chronic once shedding continues past six months,” Dr Singh explained. To clear up this confusion, the doctor shared a simple rule of thumb: “If it resolves in a season, it probably was one. If it’s still going strong three months later, or the density genuinely looks different in the mirror, that’s not something to keep waiting on — get it looked at, and get a baseline while there’s still plenty to work with. It is best to get persistent hair fall evaluated, as it may be linked to various underlying issues, including thyroid changes, iron deficiency, or early androgenetic alopecia.
