Why Autumn Triggers Seasonal Hair Loss in Women and When to Seek Help
Israeli dermatologists explain that seasonal autumn hair loss is a common and natural hormonal response, advising women to monitor pillow shedding rather than shower drains.
Autumn brings a noticeable increase in hair loss among women across the country, a seasonal phenomenon that often causes unnecessary alarm. Experts explain that changing weather patterns during this period trigger hormonal shifts, leading to increased testosterone production.
Seasonal Hormonal Shifts
According to Dr. Alex Ginzburg, a dermatology specialist, clinics are currently filling up with women concerned about excessive shedding. However, this is a common and entirely natural occurrence that typically takes place between September and November.
This happens every single year, and women are always surprised because memory is short. Almost every woman you ask right now will confirm she is experiencing it.
When Should You Actually Worry?
Dr. Ginzburg notes that losing up to a hundred hairs a day is completely normal. Many women who wash their hair every few days are startled by the amount seen in the drain, but this is simply accumulated hair shedding naturally over time. Daily washers often see less in the shower because the hair washes away continuously.
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Check the pillow in the morning rather than the shower drain or hairbrush.
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Finding more than six hairs consistently on the pillow warrants attention.
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Consult a dermatologist or request blood tests for iron and B12 deficiencies if shedding persists.
Persistent hair loss accompanied by significant pillow shedding should prompt a visit to a family doctor or dermatologist for proper evaluation.
