What causes excessive hair loss when washing hair?
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Patients should first eliminate the causes of hair loss and receive appropriate treatment. For example, individuals with hair loss should maintain a relaxed mood and reduce stress. During the acute progressive phase, corticosteroid therapy should be administered, along with topical minoxidil solution as symptomatic treatment. Seborrheic alopecia is preferably treated with oral medication followed by discontinuation, combined with topical minoxidil application. Female hair loss is often associated with physical and chemical irritants such as hair dyeing, hair conditioners, and hair perming.
Many people wash their hair daily as part of personal grooming, but sometimes they may notice excessive hair shedding during shampooing. What causes increased hair loss when washing your hair?
What Causes Excessive Hair Loss When Washing Hair?
Hair shedding during shampooing is a normal phenomenon. Hair has a growth cycle that includes the anagen (growth) phase, catagen (regression) phase, and telogen (resting) phase. When hairs enter the telogen phase, shedding occurs naturally and is considered a normal physiological process. There's no need to panic. However, if there is a sudden and significant increase in hair loss over a short period, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly to identify potential underlying causes. In recent times, factors such as fast-paced lifestyles, high mental stress, and poor sleep quality may lead to rapid hair loss or even one or more completely bald patches, which could negatively affect a person's self-confidence and social life.
Patients should first identify and eliminate possible causes of hair loss and receive appropriate treatment accordingly. For example, individuals experiencing hair loss should try to stay relaxed and reduce stress. During acute or progressive stages, corticosteroid therapy may be recommended, along with topical minoxidil solution as needed. For seborrheic alopecia, oral medication combined with topical minoxidil may be suitable. Female hair loss is often associated with chemical and physical damage from hair dyeing, conditioners, and perming.
Avoid all irritants and use a mild, child-friendly shampoo for washing hair. Hair loss caused by scalp fungal infections (tinea capitis) can result in permanent baldness, and hair transplantation may be considered in such cases. In daily life, it's important to avoid excessive stress. If signs of hair loss appear, prompt medical treatment is recommended. We hope this information helps you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
