Sudden, heavy or patchy hair fall is worth checking — most causes are very treatable when caught early.
For both men and women, hair is often called our “crowning glory” — so noticing more of it on the comb or pillow can feel unsettling. The reassuring news is that some shedding is completely normal: for a woman, losing around 50 to 100 hairs a day is expected and nothing to worry about. It's when the loss becomes heavier, sudden or persistent that it's worth looking into the cause.
In teenagers, hair fall is most often down to everyday factors rather than anything serious — vitamin deficiencies, poor sleep patterns, an unbalanced diet and exam stress are common culprits, and in some cases hormonal imbalances play a part too. Addressing these early usually makes a real difference.
Pattern hair loss can run in families — but genetic does not mean irreversible. Treated at the right time, and by following your trichologist's advice sincerely and consistently, even hereditary hair fall can be slowed, managed and improved. The earlier it's addressed, the better the outcome.
There are countless myths about hair fall, and many have been disproven by scientific study. Please avoid relying on advice from non-medical people or unverified home remedies — what truly helps is a proper assessment and a plan from a qualified professional.
Prevention starts with the basics: good vitamin nutrition and staying well hydrated give your hair the foundation it needs to grow and stay strong.
When treatment is needed, several effective options are available — serums, medically advised shampoos and hair supplements, and injections where appropriate. A newer option, low-level LED light therapy, has also been shown to help and can be added to a treatment plan. Your trichologist will recommend the right combination for you.
A simple consultation, and sometimes a few blood tests, helps us pinpoint why hair fall is happening — so treatment actually works instead of guessing.
Healthier hair is often as simple as changing your daily routine. Follow these proven do's and don'ts — guidance from Dr. Nirmala Purohit — to keep your hair strong and healthy.
