Signs Of Irregular Hair Loss And Factors That Affect It

JAKARTA - Kerontokan is the most common hair problem for most people. Falling hair is actually a natural thing to happen.

The loss process is a natural part of the hair cycle which consists of three phases, namely growth, transition, and rest. On average, a person can lose 50 to 100 hair every day.

Even though it's normal, it should also be realized that there are unnatural hair loss conditions. This if left unchecked can lead to deboture.

However, abnormal hair loss is often not realized. Therefore, it is important to pay more attention to the level of hair loss every day.

"There is a small difference between a reasonable and problematic hair loss. Disadvantages are considered excessive if a person loses more than 100 hairs per day," said Munir Somji, Chief Medical Officer and Founder of Dr. Medispa UK, an expert in men's and women's hair restoration. , quoted from Elle, on Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Symptoms can be seen from the thinning hair when combed. Then the hair clot that is left on the pillow or comb is full of hair.

"It is important to pay attention to what is considered normal in our hair, including the level of loss, condition, thickness, and hair quality," he added.

Meanwhile, there are several factors that can cause hair loss to become abnormal, such as some important moments in life. Starting from pregnancy to physical trauma.

"It is very important to be aware of hair loss at important moments in life, such as after pregnancy, during menopause, or after experiencing physical and emotional trauma," said plastic surgeon Manav Bawa.

Not only that, hormonal or stress changes can make more hair enter the resting phase at once. This makes the decline increase even more.

Health conditions with the use of certain drugs can also be a factor in influencing abnormal hair loss. Likewise, prolonged or fatigue can also make hair fall out more easily.

If you have experienced abnormal amounts of hair loss, it is highly recommended to check with experts. This is very important to find out whether there are health problems, such as iron deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, or thyroid disorders, which are detected more quickly, so the recovery rate is faster and more precise.