Does hair loss occur more frequently in summer?
Hair loss can also be seasonal for many people and occurs more frequently in summer and early fall. Hair loss in summer is usually a combination of various internal and external factors affecting your body. This hair loss usually stops on its own, so there's no cause for concern. However, if severe hair loss occurs, a hair transplant is the best solution.
Table of contents
- What is the reason for increased hair loss in summer?
- How much hair loss is normal during the summer months?
- What are other causes of increased hair loss in summer?
- When should hair loss be treated?
- Hair loss in summer is a natural phenomenon
What is the reason for increased hair loss in summer?
As early as 1996, experts discovered that increased hair loss is common in the summer. Among other things, this is believed to have evolutionary-biological reasons, as temperatures are higher in the summer and people shed their "winter coats." In the summer months, the days are longer and temperatures higher than in winter. This means that the body, and thus also the hair, is exposed to longer periods of sunlight. Exposure to the sun causes more hair to transition from the growth phase to the resting phase. The length of time you spend in direct sunlight can therefore influence hair loss. Furthermore, the warm temperatures in summer lead to increased sweat production. This can also promote hair loss. Due to the increased sweat deposits, the sebaceous glands on the scalp can become inflamed and clogged over time.
How much hair loss is normal during the summer months?
As a rule, up to 100 hairs fall out every day, although this number varies from person to person. This is a completely natural process, as hair is constantly renewing itself. In the summer months, it is even normal to lose up to 150 hairs a day. If this is the case for you, there is no cause for concern. To check whether your hair loss is still within the normal range, we recommend that you count the hairs you lose every day over a longer period of time (at least two weeks). This may sound very tedious at first, but it will give you certainty as to whether you are suffering from excessive hair loss that cannot be attributed to the natural phases of the hair cycle.
What are other causes of increased hair loss in summer?
Hair loss can also be triggered by nutritional deficiencies. Especially in the summer, many people try to shed a few pounds quickly to achieve their ideal beach body. Many resort to diets. However, these can be extremely stressful for the body, and therefore also for the hair. Often, valuable minerals such as selenium or zinc are also missed out on. A lack of these nutrients leads to the hair roots no longer receiving sufficient nutrients and thus being unable to produce healthy growth. Therefore, you should pay particular attention to a healthy and balanced diet, especially in the summer.
When should hair loss be treated?
If hair loss continues into the summer, you should definitely see a doctor to determine the cause. Only then can a suitable treatment be found. If your hair loss is not seasonal, meaning it is actually a hair loss, your hair roots may already have been irreversibly damaged. This is particularly dangerous if hair loss is not detected early and is already at an advanced stage. In such a case, the hair roots cannot recover and new growth can occur. The only way to ensure that healthy hair can grow back in the bald areas of your scalp is a hair transplant. Healthy follicular units are removed from the donor area at the back of your head and then reimplanted into the corresponding recipient areas using the proven FUE method. The innovative FUE method allows for very precise work, which is why extremely aesthetic and natural results can be achieved. A few months after the hair transplant, the transplanted hair follicles begin to produce new growth, and you can enjoy healthy, strong hair. The final result can be seen after about a year. Dr. Balwi and the Elithair team have specialized in hair implantation for many years. Thanks to the team's expertise and experience, it will be invisible to outsiders that you have undergone a hair transplant.
Hair loss in summer is a natural phenomenon
It is a completely natural process for head hair to constantly renew itself and therefore also fall out. It is generally considered normal to lose up to 100 hairs per day. Many people experience greater hair loss in the summer. This can be due, among other things, to the increased sun exposure to the scalp during this time of year. Increased sweat production can also contribute to hair loss in the summer, as it clogs the sebaceous glands on the scalp. In addition, many people diet in the summer and, as a result, lack important nutrients that the hair roots need for healthy growth. However, if the hair roots are permanently damaged, only a hair transplant can help restore healthy hair growth . Dr. Balwi and the team at Elithair are experts in hair transplantation. Using the gentle and innovative FUE method, individual follicular units can be precisely implanted into the areas affected by hair loss. After a few months, new and healthy hair growth will appear there.