Does thicker hair shed more?

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Do people with more hair shed more as well?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

The amount of hair shedding is similar for both fine and thick hair.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Individuals with naturally thick and naturally fine hair can experience similar daily shedding. But a person with 150,000 hairs on the scalp will probably lose more day to day than someone with 90,000 hairs.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Coarse hair and fine hair both are subject to genetic balding in identical ways.  In the coarse hair individual, more hair can be lose before seeing the effect

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