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 reasons, as temperatures are higher in summer and humans shed their "winter fur." This is because the days are longer and temperatures are higher in the summer months than in winter. This means that the body, and therefore also the hair, is exposed to sunlight for longer periods. 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. Also, in summer, the warm temperatures cause increased sweat production. This can also contribute to hair loss. The increased sweat deposits can cause the sebaceous glands on the scalp to become inflamed and clogged over time.
How much hair loss is normal during the summer months?
As a general rule, up to 100 hairs fall out daily, 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's even normal to lose up to 150 hairs per day. If this is the case for you, there's nothing to worry about. To determine whether your hair loss is still within the normal range, we recommend counting the hairs you lose daily over a longer period of time (at least two weeks). This may seem tedious at first, but it will give you certainty about whether you are experiencing 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 during 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. A lack of these nutrients leads to the hair roots no longer receiving sufficient nourishment and therefore being unable to produce healthy growth. Therefore, you should pay particular attention to a healthy and balanced diet, especially in 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 isn't seasonal, meaning it's actually a hair loss, your hair roots may already have suffered irreversible damage. This is especially dangerous if hair loss isn't detected early and is already at an advanced stage. In such a case, the hair roots cannot recover and new growth cannot occur. The only way to ensure that healthy hair can grow back in the bald areas of the 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 extremely 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 results will be visible 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's a completely natural process for scalp hair to constantly renew itself and therefore also fall out. It's generally considered normal to lose up to 100 hairs per day. Many people notice a greater degree of hair loss in the summer. This may be due, among other things, to the increased sun exposure to the scalp during this time. Increased sweating can also contribute to hair loss in the summer, as it clogs the sebaceous glands on the scalp. In addition, many people diet during the summer, which means they lack important nutrients that 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, healthy hair growth will develop there.
