Losing hair more than usual?

Taking a shower and clumps of hair gets tangled in your hands or stick to every part of your body can be more than enough to ruin your day and send you into a stress frenzy about going bold.  A few hours later and you are having a full blown panic attack because Google said you have cancer or one or other fatal illness.  Just breathe and relax… it could as simple as seasonal hair loss.  Yes, it is actually a thing.

Scientific studies have found that hair loss is higher in summer and late fall.  Funny enough, people search for “Hair loss” on Google more in the summer, confirming that the science is aligned to actual experiences. 

So why is it that we experience more hair loss during summer?

Some researchers suggested that hair (and fur) provides warmth, which is not necessary during summer months. So, it’s possible that humans evolved to grow more hair throughout the winter, when it can act as a “blanket” against the miserable cold, and shed it in the summer when we don’t need it anymore.

So, losing more hair during a specific season is pretty normal. There are certain stressors that have an impact on hair loss (like giving birth, losing large amounts of weight, undergoing surgery, having thyroid problems and so on). If you are experiencing abnormal hair loss it is always recommended to go see a doctor.