- Every day, we lose between 50 and 100 hairs from our heads — and it's completely normal.
- The American Academy of Dermatology refers to this as "hair shedding," and differentiates it from the more serious term "hair loss," which occurs when
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- Excessive shedding can happen as a result of stressful life events, but usually stops within six to nine months
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- Trichologist Iain Sallis told INSIDER that the most important thing to do for hair health is to eat enough
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Signs your hair loss isn't normal — and how you can stop it
Hair loss can be a scary thing. Although some instances of hair loss that is normal, there are also some signs that you may need to address the issue.
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