If thats you, first heres some good news: Youre not alone.
Heres why experts think this phenomenon occurs, and what it’s possible for you to do about it.
Why does hair loss occur more frequently in the fall?
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The so-called seasonal hair loss occurs frequently, especially in women, says Dr. Merkel.
And it actually happens at the same time of year, in late summer or fall.
The exact cause is not entirely clear, but there are some theories.
In evolutionary terms, our hair is still our coat, Dr. Merkel notes.
And at the change of season, just as in animals, we can experience a change of coat.
Anther idea is that seasonal hair loss may be buried in your DNA.
Why does it happen?
Its all theories at this point, but it could be linked to how our hair grows.
Falling hair in the fall is also related to the growth phases of the hair, the dermatologist says.
Every hair goes through two growth phases: the living phase and the resting phase.
In the living phase (anagen phase), hair grows for years.
And 90% of our hair is in the anagen phase.
During this phase, the hair root regenerates.
In the late summer and fall months, however, many women have more hair in the resting phase.
For Dr. Merkel, the most plausible explanation could lie in the seasons.
Toward the end of the yearwith lower temperatures and less UV radiationthe hair then falls out.
How long does hair loss last in the fall?
Normally patients notice increased hair in the hairbrush for one to three months, Dr. Merkel says.
After the change period, new hair forms again from the hair follicles.
What can be done about seasonal hair loss?
However, he notes that prevention is better than aftercare.
So if you experience hair loss in the fall, you should start adding inhair care productsin the summer.
This also applies to nutritional supplements that aid in hair health and growth.
A well-known hair-strengthening agent is zinc, for example.
Zinc also occurs naturally in the diet.
Foods with zinc include whole grains, legumes, nuts, meat, fish, and dairy products.
When should you see a doctor?
This article first appeared onGlamourGermany
