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Is it normal to shed a few vellus hairs if you have a full head of hair?

privatepatient25May 24, 2017
When I comb my hair after a shower, I shed normal hair but also VERY thin hair (probably vellus hair?). These are max 2 cm long and are very thin, almost not visible. I really wonder whether it's normal to shed these hairs. Other than that, I have a full head of hair and no sign of balding.

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Dr. Jay Goldstein, MD
Physician
Answered on Jun 5, 2017
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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on May 25, 2017
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on May 25, 2017
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