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Author: Natalie Ng|23 April 2025
If you're noticing more hair falling out than usual—especially if you're losing over 50 to 100 strands a day—you’re not alone. It’s normal to shed some hair daily, but when the amount increases, it could point to something else going on. There are many reasons for hair loss, and most of them are treatable. These include stress, changes in hormones, nutrient deficiencies (like low iron or protein), certain medications, thyroid disease, or even how you care for your hair. Genetics also play a big role in thinning hair, especially in cases of male pattern baldness or female pattern hair loss. The earlier you figure out what's causing your hair to fall, the easier it is to slow or treat it. From adjusting your diet to medical treatments that support hair growth, there are ways to manage it. Keep reading to learn about the common causes of hair loss, what they mean for your scalp and hair follicles, and how to catch them early before they lead to further hair loss or bald spots.
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Stress and Anxiety: The Mind-Body Connection to Hair Loss
Feeling stressed and noticing more hair falling out? You’re not imagining it. Stress and anxiety are common causes of hair loss. When your body stays in a stressed state for a long time, it can shift your hair into a phase where it stops growing and starts shedding.
How Stress Affects Hair Growth
Stress doesn’t cause hair to fall out overnight. Instead, it disrupts the normal hair growth cycle. This can lead to a condition called telogen effluvium, where more hairs than usual enter the resting phase (telogen phase) and eventually shed. You might notice this a few weeks or even months after the stressful event.
Several things happen in your body that can affect your scalp and hair follicles:
- High stress hormones can interrupt the hair’s natural cycle, slowing growth and pushing more hair into shedding.
- Stress-related habits like pulling at hair or tying it too tightly may lead to physical damage or traction alopecia.
- Poor nutrition and sleep during stressful times can cause a nutrient deficiency, especially in iron or protein, which weakens hair and may slow regrowth.
Why Early Action Helps
Stress-related hair loss is usually temporary. But if the stress continues, it can trigger or worsen other types of hair loss, like androgenic alopecia or female pattern hair loss. Over time, this may lead to gradual thinning, patchy hair loss, or more noticeable hair loss.
To treat this kind of hair loss early, it's important to manage both your physical health and mental well-being. Small changes can help protect your scalp hair and prevent further shedding.
Ready to learn what other causes could be behind your thinning hair? Keep reading to understand the next most common reason people lose hair—and what you can do to stop it.
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Nutritional Deficiencies and Dietary Impacts
Your diet affects more than just your overall health—it also plays a major role in how your hair grows. If you're not getting the nutrients your body needs, your hair follicles may stop working properly. This can lead to hair falling out, thinning hair, and slower regrowth.
How Nutrient Deficiencies Cause Hair Loss
Hair needs a steady supply of nutrients to stay strong and grow. Without them, your hair becomes weak, dry, or starts shedding more than usual. Here's how common deficiencies affect scalp hair and growth:
- Iron deficiency is a leading cause of hair loss, especially in women. Low iron levels limit the amount of oxygen reaching your hair follicles, which can trigger excessive hair loss or female pattern hair loss.
- Vitamin D deficiency weakens the hair’s roots and may lead to patchy hair loss or slowed regrowth, especially in colder seasons when sun exposure drops.
- Protein deficiency leads to dry hair, breakage, and reduced hair growth. Your hair is made of protein, so without enough of it, your body may prioritize other functions over maintaining healthy hair.
- Zinc deficiency disrupts the function of the oil glands near hair follicles. This can weaken strands and increase hair shedding.
Supporting Hair Growth Through Nutrition
If you’re losing more hair than usual, improving your diet is one of the easiest ways to support hair growth and help prevent hair loss. Focus on whole foods like:
- Eggs, fish, and lean meats (for protein and iron)
- Leafy greens and legumes (for iron and zinc)
- Nuts and seeds (for healthy fats and zinc)
- Mushrooms and fortified foods (for vitamin D)
You can also ask your doctor about blood tests to check for nutrient deficiency and whether supplements might help.
Nutritional hair loss usually improves with consistent changes in your diet, but if left untreated, it may contribute to gradual thinning or worsen other types of hair loss like androgenic alopecia.
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Hormonal Changes and Imbalances
Hormones play a central role in controlling your hair’s growth cycle. When your hormone levels shift—even slightly—it can lead to noticeable hair loss, slower regrowth, or thinning hair across your scalp.
How Hormones Impact Hair Growth
Hormonal changes can affect hair follicles, causing more hairs to enter the telogen phase (resting phase), where they eventually shed. This can result in patchy hair loss, gradual thinning, or even early signs of female pattern baldness or male pattern baldness, depending on the person.
There are a few situations where hormone shifts are common:
- Pregnancy and Postpartum: During pregnancy, high hormone levels often improve hair growth, making hair look fuller. But after childbirth, hormone levels drop sharply, and many women notice excessive hair loss around 3 to 6 months postpartum. This is a normal part of the cycle and usually resolves within a year.
- Birth Control Use: Starting, stopping, or switching birth control pills can cause a temporary imbalance in hormones, leading to female pattern hair loss or more hair shedding than usual. Some pills may worsen the issue, while others can help manage it.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This hormonal condition can raise androgen levels in women, which may shrink hair follicles and trigger androgenetic alopecia, especially at the crown or part line.
Androgenic Alopecia and Hormonal Hair Loss
Androgenic alopecia—often called pattern baldness—is influenced by genetics but closely tied to hormone sensitivity. People with this condition have follicles that react strongly to certain hormones, especially dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Over time, affected follicles shrink, causing shorter, finer hairs and eventually, permanent hair loss.
Identifying hormone-related causes early makes it easier to treat hair loss and possibly regrow hair. In many cases, doctors recommend hormone-regulating medications or lifestyle changes to support healthy hair growth and prevent further hair loss.
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Thyroid Problems
Your thyroid gland controls many functions in your body—including how your hair grows. When your thyroid hormones are too high or too low, it can interrupt the normal cycle of scalp hair, leading to noticeable hair loss or gradual thinning across your head.
How Thyroid Disease Affects Hair Follicles
Both hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) can cause telogen effluvium, where too many hairs shift into the resting phase at once. This leads to increased hair shedding, often seen when brushing or washing your hair.
Unlike some types of hair loss that cause bald spots, thyroid-related hair loss tends to appear as diffuse thinning—meaning it affects your whole scalp, not just certain areas.
Here’s how each condition impacts hair growth:
- Hypothyroidism: Can slow down hair renewal, causing dry hair, thinning hair, and sometimes full body hair loss, including eyebrows and body hair.
- Hyperthyroidism: Speeds up the body’s processes, which may shorten the anagen phase (active growth phase), making hair fall out faster than it regrows.
Identifying and Treating Thyroid-Linked Hair Loss
If you notice hair falling out along with other signs like fatigue, weight changes, or mood shifts, ask your doctor about a blood test to check your thyroid hormone levels. Treating the underlying thyroid disease—usually with medication—can help restore your hair’s normal cycle over time.
With early medical treatment, many people see an improvement in hair growth within a few months. But waiting too long can lead to further hair loss, so catching it early is key.
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Pregnancy and Postpartum Effects
Many women notice thicker, shinier hair during pregnancy—but that often changes a few months after giving birth. This shift is normal and tied to hormonal changes that affect the hair’s growth cycle.
What Happens to Hair During and After Pregnancy
During pregnancy, higher levels of estrogen keep hair follicles in the anagen phase (growth phase) longer. This means fewer hairs fall out, and your hair may feel fuller. But after delivery, hormone levels drop quickly, and a large number of hairs enter the telogen phase, leading to excessive hair loss—often seen around the temples or crown.
This condition is known as postpartum telogen effluvium, and it typically starts 3 to 6 months after birth.
Common signs include:
- Hair falling out in clumps during brushing or washing
- A visible decrease in volume
- Thinning hair at the hairline or temples
Supporting Hair Recovery Postpartum
This type of hair shedding is temporary and usually resolves within 6 to 12 months. But it can still be stressful. To support hair growth and help your scalp recover:
- Eat nutrient-rich foods (especially iron, protein, and zinc)
- Stay hydrated
- Use gentle hair care practices to avoid breakage
- Continue prenatal vitamins if advised by your doctor
It’s also helpful to avoid tight hairstyles or heat styling, which can worsen breakage during this time.
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Birth Control Side Effects
Changes in your birth control routine can affect your hair growth cycle. That’s because hormonal birth control, like pills or patches, adjusts levels of estrogen and progesterone in your body—two hormones that influence how your hair follicles behave.
How Birth Control Affects Hair
For some people, hormonal changes caused by birth control can trigger hair shedding or make existing female pattern hair loss more noticeable. This often happens when starting a new method, switching brands, or stopping birth control completely.
Here’s how it can affect your hair:
- Pills with androgenic properties (those that act like male hormones) may cause thinning hair, especially at the crown or part line.
- Stopping birth control suddenly can lead to a temporary hormone dip, triggering telogen effluvium and leading to noticeable hair loss a few months later.
- In some cases, certain birth control types can actually help treat hair loss by stabilizing hormone levels—especially in people with androgenic alopecia or conditions like PCOS.
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Medications and Medical Treatments
Some medications can interfere with your hair’s natural growth cycle, leading to hair falling out, gradual thinning, or patchy hair loss. This side effect might not show up right away—it often takes a few weeks or months after starting a new drug.
Common Medications That Cause Hair Loss
Certain drugs affect how your hair follicles function during the anagen phase (growth phase) or push too many hairs into the telogen phase (resting phase). This can cause excessive hair loss or slow hair growth.
Medications that can cause hair shedding include:
- Chemotherapy and radiation treatment (can lead to sudden, widespread full body hair loss known as anagen effluvium)
- Blood pressure drugs, antidepressants, and blood thinners
- Retinoids (used for acne or skin disorders)
- Steroids and some immunosuppressants
- Hormone therapies, including those for prostate or breast cancer
Hair Loss Treatments and Side Effects
Ironically, even some treatments for hair loss can have side effects. Common examples:
- Minoxidil (Rogaine) helps stimulate hair follicles but may cause initial hair shedding before regrowth begins. Some people also experience scalp irritation or unwanted hair growth in other areas.
- Finasteride (Propecia) is used for male pattern baldness, but it can affect hormone levels and cause side effects like reduced libido.
- Steroid injections may be used for conditions like alopecia areata, but require ongoing sessions and medical supervision.
What to Do If You Notice Hair Loss
If you suspect your birth control is causing more hair to fall out, talk to your doctor. They can help you choose a method that’s less likely to affect your hair follicles or offer other treatment options.
In most cases, this kind of hair loss is temporary, and your hair grows back after your body adjusts. But if hair shedding continues, a closer look at your hormone levels or underlying health condition may be needed.
Next, we’ll look at how common medications and medical treatments—not just for hair—can unexpectedly impact your hair’s growth cycle.
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Harsh Hair Care Practices and Chemical Damage
Not all hair loss is caused by health issues—sometimes, the way you treat your hair every day can be the main reason you’re seeing more hair falling out or noticing a receding hairline. Repeated damage from styling, heat, or chemical treatments can weaken your hair follicles, leading to traction alopecia, breakage, and gradual thinning over time.
Everyday Habits That Can Harm Your Hair
These common routines can cause more harm than you think:
- Tight hairstyles, like ponytails, braids, or buns, pull at the roots and can lead to traction alopecia—a form of hair loss caused by constant tension on the scalp.
- Frequent heat styling without protection can dry out strands and damage the hair shaft, causing dry hair, split ends, and breakage.
- Chemical treatments, including relaxers, perms, and bleaching, weaken the hair structure and increase the risk of patchy hair loss or thinning hair.
- Over-brushing or brushing wet hair can stretch and snap the hair, especially if it's already fragile from coloring or heat.
- Harsh shampoos with sulfates can strip natural oils, making the scalp dry and the hair brittle.
How to Prevent Further Hair Loss from Styling Damage
If your hair care habits are contributing to hair shedding, small changes can help:
- Switch to gentle hairstyles and avoid tight pulling on your roots
- Limit heat tools and always use a heat protectant
- Space out chemical treatments and choose ammonia-free products
- Use wide-tooth combs or soft brushes, especially on wet hair
- Try sulfate-free shampoos and moisturizing conditioners
This kind of hair loss is often preventable and reversible with better care. Once you reduce the damage, many people see more hair growing back and fewer strands falling out daily.
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Genetics and Age-Related Hair Loss
If hair loss runs in your family, you might start to notice thinning hair, a receding hairline, or even bald spots earlier in life. This type of hereditary hair loss is common and affects both men and women as they age. It’s often referred to as androgenetic alopecia—or male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss, depending on the pattern and who it affects.
How Genetic Hair Loss Works
Your family history plays a major role. If your parents or grandparents experienced early pattern baldness, your chances increase—especially if both sides of the family were affected.This condition develops gradually over time. Your hair follicles shrink due to a genetic sensitivity to hormones like DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which shortens the anagen phase and causes hairs to grow back thinner, shorter, or not at all.
- In men, it often starts with a receding hairline or thinning at the crown.
- In women, it usually appears as diffuse thinning on the top of the scalp, while the hairline remains intact.
Can You Treat Genetic Hair Loss?
Yes, but timing matters. Early treatment helps slow down the process and preserve existing hair. Options may include:
- Minoxidil to stimulate hair growth
- Finasteride (for men) to reduce DHT levels
- Laser therapy to improve blood flow to the scalp
- Hair transplants in advanced cases
While you can’t change your genes, knowing your risk factors gives you a chance to act early and prevent further hair loss. Many people are able to regrow hair or maintain thickness with consistent care and medical support.
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Supporting Hair Regrowth with Targeted Scalp Treatment
If you're seeing more hair falling out than usual or noticing thinning hair, early action can make a difference. In many cases, your hair follicles are still active—but need the right stimulation and support to regrow stronger hair. One option that may help is the F8 Hair Regrowth Treatment, especially if you're looking for a non-invasive, professional approach to improve scalp health and support hair growth.
What Is F8 Hair Regrowth Treatment?
The F8 Hair Regrowth Treatment is a non-surgical, low-energy laser therapy that targets hair loss at the root cause—literally. It works by combining low-level laser energy with a high-quality hair growth serum, applied directly to the scalp in a professional clinical setting. The goal is to stimulate weak or inactive hair follicles, strengthen the hair papilla, and improve microcirculation so the scalp can supply more nutrients to support natural hair growth.
This treatment is suitable for both men and women and may help address various types of hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia, female pattern baldness, and stress-related hair shedding. It’s also ideal for people experiencing gradual thinning, a receding hairline, or post-illness hair falls.
How the Treatment Works
Each F8 session is carried out by trained professionals and includes the following steps:
1. Scalp & Hair Assessment
A hair expert examines your scalp using up to 200x magnification to assess hair follicle health, sebum buildup, and hair loss patterns. This helps identify the exact cause and severity of your condition before treatment begins.
2. Laser Stimulation
The therapist uses a device to deliver low-energy laser evenly across the scalp. This laser is completely safe and painless. It helps wake up dormant follicles, activate the hair papilla, and boost blood flow by strengthening tiny capillaries that supply nutrients to your scalp.
3. Hair Growth Serum Infusion
A clinically developed hair growth serum is then massaged into the scalp. The laser energy enhances serum absorption, allowing it to penetrate deeper into the skin. The serum cleanses the pores, reduces excess oil (sebum), hydrates the scalp, and creates a healthy water-oil balance—an ideal environment for hair to grow.
Advantages of the F8 Hair Regrowth Treatment
- Non-invasive and comfortable – No needles, no downtime, no damage to skin
- Improves scalp conditions – Helps cleanse and balance oil production
- Strengthens hair from the root – Stimulates circulation, follicle activity, and papilla function
- Promotes long-term hair health – Regular sessions may reduce further hair loss and improve hair volume and texture
- Customisable for different concerns – Whether it’s postpartum hair loss, hereditary hair loss, or early-stage male pattern baldness, the treatment is adjusted to suit your scalp’s condition
Who Can Benefit?
F8 is suitable for most people experiencing hair shedding, scalp irritation, or slow hair loss. It's especially helpful for those in the early to moderate stages of pattern baldness, or individuals recovering from telogen effluvium, traction alopecia, or medical-related hair loss.
For best results, a course of 3 to 6 months is recommended, with regular sessions spaced to match your scalp’s response.
If you’re ready to take control of your hair health, consider speaking to a professional and booking a scalp consultation. Early action can help you regrow hair, improve hair quality, and prevent further hair loss.
Book your F8 Hair Regrowth consultation today and give your scalp the care it needs for healthier, fuller hair.
FAQ
Can Wearing Hats Frequently Cause Hair Loss?
Wearing hats doesn't directly cause hair loss, but poor hat hygiene can contribute to scalp issues. Your hair won't fall out simply from wearing a hat, as hair follicles are located deep within your skin. However, if you're wearing dirty hats or ones that are too tight, you might experience traction alopecia or bacterial growth. Keep your hats clean and choose ones that fit comfortably to protect your scalp health.
How Many Hairs Falling Out per Day Is Considered Normal?
While you might obsess over every strand you find in your brush, losing 50-100 hairs per day is completely normal and part of your natural hair growth cycle. Your scalp contains about 100,000 hair follicles, and each follows a continuous cycle of growth, rest, and shedding. If you're noticing substantially more hair loss than this baseline, it's worth consulting with a healthcare provider to identify potential underlying causes.
Does Swimming in Chlorinated Pools Contribute to Hair Loss?
Swimming in chlorinated pools can contribute to hair damage and temporary shedding, but it doesn't cause permanent hair loss. Chlorine strips your hair's natural oils and protein, making it dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. You can protect your hair by wearing a swim cap, wetting it with fresh water before swimming, using a clarifying shampoo afterward, and applying a leave-in conditioner to restore moisture.
Can Certain Sleeping Positions Affect Hair Loss Patterns?
While sleeping positions don't directly cause hair loss, certain positions can contribute to mechanical damage and breakage. If you consistently sleep on one side, you might experience increased friction between your hair and pillowcase, leading to localized thinning. To minimize these effects, you can switch to a silk or satin pillowcase, vary your sleeping positions, and consider wearing a soft sleep cap to protect your strands during the night.
Does Frequent Scalp Massage Help Prevent or Reduce Hair Loss?
Like a gentle rain nourishing parched soil, regular scalp massage can help combat hair loss by improving blood circulation to your follicles. You'll find that massaging your scalp for 5-10 minutes daily stimulates the hair roots and can enhance nutrient delivery. While it won't cure pattern baldness, scalp massage reduces stress hormones and tension, which may contribute to hair loss, and it encourages the production of natural oils that strengthen your hair.
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