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    Unhappy Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    Hey guys, I am kind of freaking out right now. For the last 3 weeks to a month I noticed an increase in shedding. Although it is still in the "normal shed quantity" according to the internet, I am really scared that it will increase further.
    During summer on wash days I counted max 10 to 15 shed hairs, last week the number was at around 25 while today it was somewhere between 40 to 50!
    I know that this kind of shedding is still within a normal range, but I am worried of how abruptly it increased!

    Will this stop? Should I be worried about an underlying cause? When would be a good time to seek out a doctor?

    Nothing really changed during this month much in terms of diet, stress, hair routine etc. So I can't think of a reason besides the season change.

    I am really freaking out Help!

    Here is a pic of what my "shed collection" looked like today (don't have a pic from last week, but it was half less!):
    Don't regret the chop, but now I want to see how long it can get

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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    It's okay. Season will increase your shed even more so if you have actual weather changes. If you are really worried and concerned, visit your Dr. or a dermatologist.

    Has your hair been this long before? I feel like shedding also increases the longer you grow because some hairs just go terminal at one length and others at longer lengths.

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    Did you experience stress, shock or a big change about 2-6 months ago? It would take that long for the hair to actually fall out. What happened this month wouldn't have an impact on your hair now.
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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    @Seeshami my hair hasn't been this long in over 5 years and I know that colder weather could increase shedding, but I never imagined that it would increase so much in such a short time.

    @Ylva I did change my job in May, and though it was a bit stressful it was the "good" kind of stress (excitement). Do you think the shedding will continue to increase?
    Don't regret the chop, but now I want to see how long it can get

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hexana View Post
    @Ylva I did change my job in May, and though it was a bit stressful it was the "good" kind of stress (excitement). Do you think the shedding will continue to increase?
    If it's because of that, you might shed for anywhere up to 6 months or so. I can't say, really. If you're worried, visit a doctor. However, it could just be seasonal shedding as well, which is nothing to worry about, or something totally random that will pass quickly.
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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    That is a very very very slight amount you are losing!

    I had wash day today. I lost about 3 handfuls - no joke! Granted, that's about a week's worth of shed hair. But still...
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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    lapushka yes as I said, the shedding is still within what people consider normal, but I usually don't shed this much and it increased so much within 3 weeks. That's what got me worried and scared. I also don't have as much hair as you and it's not thick but rather fine.
    Don't regret the chop, but now I want to see how long it can get

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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    Quote Originally Posted by lapushka View Post
    That is a very very very slight amount you are losing!

    I had wash day today. I lost about 3 handfuls - no joke! Granted, that's about a week's worth of shed hair. But still...
    I didn't lose as much hair today as you normally do, but I lost a sh****n for me and I have been diagnosed with telogen effluvium. We must consider what's a normal rate of shedding for each individual, we can't just directly compare each other in a matter like this.
    Last edited by Ylva; September 29th, 2019 at 12:59 PM. Reason: Weird phrasing
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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    Seconding lapushka here, that’s a very very low number of hairs to be losing on a wash day. Wishing you all the best, Hexana

    ETA just seen Ylva’s comment and to clarify I wrote this intended to comfort rather than compare.
    Last edited by Tinyponies; September 29th, 2019 at 01:02 PM.

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    Default Re: Sudden increase in shedding HELP I'M FREAKING OUT

    Some folks do lose a little extra hair in the autumn. Personally, I wouldn't worry about the extra amount you are losing as it's still well in the normal range. Just see how it goes, whether you get a major increase over the next few weeks. I know that when I have had big sheds, they have lasted for 4-6 weeks, then the hair grows back again. When I have major shedding I lose this much every day:

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