Normal hair loss in shower male

Panic-counting each and every hair that circles around the drain? Trust us—we've been there. Glancing down in the shower and noticing what seems like a lot of hair has fallen out can be a super stressful experience.

But the truth is that hair shedding is totally normal up to a certain point. But how do you know the appropriate time to be concerned, and how do you get ahead of the shedding so you don’t end up with bald spots, thinning hair, or a receding hairline?

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To ease your worries, we asked expert dermatologists Geeta Yadav, MD, and Stephanie Saxton-Daniels, MD, about what constitutes "normal" hair loss in the shower, the difference between hair shedding and hair loss, and their tried-and-true tips on reducing shedding.

Keep reading for their verdicts so you can decide whether to breathe easy or leap into action.

How Much Hair Loss Is "Normal" in the Shower?

Hair shedding can vary significantly from person to person, but according to Yadav, it's normal to lose anywhere from 50

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