Shedding both long and short thinner hairs in the shower. Is this normal?

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Is it normal to shed thinner hairs along with regular thickeness hairs in the shower?

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

It is natural for human to lose daily 5-100 hair shaft in telogen phase, and it is an expected outcome of hair cycle. These hairs appear again and grow back. About 10% of all hair on our heads is in the telogen phase.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Is it normal to shed thinner hairs along with regular thickeness hairs in the shower? Provided the thin hairs are less than 10-15 % of the total name it's likely normal. Please see a physician if concerned.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You have written before. You should get a HAIRCHECK to find out if you are balding. It is very accurate in making the diagnosis

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