Am I Losing Too Much Hair? My Experience and Tips for Managing Hair Loss
Am I Losing Too Much Hair? My Experience and Tips for Managing Hair Loss Am I Losing Too Much Hair? My 3-Month Journey and Tips for Managing Hair Loss Six months ago, I noticed more hair on my pillow than usual—about 20 strands every morning. Was I losing too much hair? After three months of tracking and tweaking my routine, I’ve learned what’s normal, what’s not, and how to cope. Here’s my story, with data and practical tips to help you navigate hair loss. Why Does Hair Fall Out? My Wake-Up Call Hair loss can stem from stress, diet, hormones, or even tight hairstyles. For me, I pinpointed two culprits: stress from working 50-hour weeks and a diet low in protein (I was skipping breakfast 4 days a week). I also learned that losing 50-100 hairs daily is normal, but I was hitting 150 on bad days. Time to investigate. Tracking My Hair Loss: A 3-Month Log I started counting fallen hairs daily—on my brush, pillow, and shower drain. Belo...