Losing hair in the shower is one of the most common concerns I hear. Healthy individuals may shed up to 100 strands daily — wet combing concentrates what you notice.
Usually normal when
- Shedding is diffuse, not patchy
- No widening part or visible scalp at temples
- Started after a known stressor and is improving
See a dermatologist when
- Handfuls daily for more than 3 months
- Patchy bald spots or scarring
- Itching, pain, or scaling on scalp
- Accompanying acne, irregular periods, or fatigue
Medically reviewed by Dr. Neerja S. Nellogi. Last updated May 2026.
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