I lose 100-130 strands of hair a day normally. When I play with it much, I end up in the 150-200 range. Is it normal?

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Be sure to review your whole story with your dermatologist. If you wash your hair daily it could be a bit excessive. If you shampoo 2-3 times per week it certainly could be within the realm of normal. If you are worried, please see your physician for blood tests and further careful review.

Sean Behnam, MD · Answer

This is probably nothing to worry about- everybody sheds as part of the natural cycle of hair growth. Unless you are noticing a difference in thickness/density of the hair still left on your head, I doubt you are losing your hair.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Hair loss of 150-200 strands is normal in daily life . There is no need to worry about .İf daily loss increase to 300 or more , better to visit a hair expert

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

When you are losing hair, combing or brushing it more just makes the miniaturized hairs fall out faster.  see a doctor and get a diagnosis

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