Ever clean clumps of hair out of your shower drain and find yourself wondering how much hair loss is normal? Though it can be alarming to see an uptick in shedding, there’s usually no need to panic.

Hair falling out can be a major stressor. Excessive hair shedding is a condition known as telogen effluvium. This form of alopecia — the general term for hair loss — occurs when you shed more hair ...

The sight of hairballs on your comb and floor can be very concerning, especially if that’s the case every time you comb out your hair. Should you be worried? No. For highly coiled 4C hair, shedding is ...

Taking a shower and seeing a wad of hair circling the drain can be alarming. You might wonder if you’re scrubbing your scalp too hard or using a shampoo that’s doing more harm than good. Or maybe ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Your dog or cat might lose some fur when the weather heats up, but do humans shed hair in the summer? Is seasonal hair shedding a real thing? In short, ...

The bathroom drain clogged with hair, the brush that needs cleaning after every use, the pillowcase dotted with fallen strands—these common observations can trigger anxiety about potential baldness.

Hair shedding, vs. hair loss: what’s the difference? It’s an important distinction, especially when you’re starting to worry ...