What is the daily quantity of hair loss experienced on the scalp?

[HairlossFighter]

Not only those with hair loss problems, lose hairs. On average, it is normal for a person to lose about 50 to 100 hairs per day. Hair loss is a natural part of the hair growth cycle. The hair follicles go through phases of growth, rest, and shedding. While some hair loss is expected, factors such as genetics, age, hormones, and certain medical conditions can influence the rate of hair loss. It's important to note that the number of hairs lost can vary from person to person, and significant changes in hair loss patterns may warrant attention from a healthcare professional. If you are concerned about hair loss, it's advisable to consult with a specialized doctor for advice and assessment.

[ScalpChampion]

This theory about losing 100 hairs has always provoked contemplation for me.
What I mean is, a healthy scalp loses 100 hairs per day. That means if someone has, for example, 50,000 hairs, they lose 100, but if someone is experiencing hair loss and loses 100, it's not good.
Because someone without hair loss still loses 100 and still has 50,000 hairs. However, someone who is balding, if they reach a point where they are losing 100 and are left with 20,000 hairs, then the percentage in relation to how many hairs they have versus how many they are losing indicates a decline.
So, if you have 20,000 hairs and lose 20, it's like having 100,000 hairs and losing 100. But if you have 20,000 hairs and lose 100, you'll end up with 7,000 hairs and still lose 100. In the end, there won't be much left.

[George4]

Scientifically, it is acknowledged that our bodies may naturally lose around 100 hairs per day without it being indicative of a problem. In cases of hair loss, where DHT levels are elevated, causing a blockage of the hair follicle, two scenarios may unfold: either losing 100 hairs a day with 60 regrowing, or surpassing this specific number, losing 200 hairs a day while still regrowing only 60.
Regardless of the perspective, it is indeed an undesirable situation. Not to mention those cases where the body perceives hair follicles as foreign entities and launches an immune response against them.

[HairlossFighter]

Scientifically, it is acknowledged that our bodies may naturally lose around 100 hairs per day without it being indicative of a problem. In cases of hair loss, where DHT levels are elevated, causing a blockage of the hair follicle, two scenarios may unfold: either losing 100 hairs a day with 60 regrowing, or surpassing this specific number, losing 200 hairs a day while still regrowing only 60.
Regardless of the perspective, it is indeed an undesirable situation. Not to mention those cases where the body perceives hair follicles as foreign entities and launches an immune response against them.

Your insight is correct and reflects the scientific approach to the issue. Our bodies can naturally lose around 100 hairs per day without it indicating a problem.
In cases of hair loss, as you mentioned, the increase in DHT can affect the hair follicles, either partially or completely blocking some of them. It is a complex phenomenon that can lead to various scenarios, such as the loss of 100 hairs with the regrowth of 60 new ones, or even an increase in losses to 200 hairs with minimal regrowth.
As you point out, it is an unpleasant phenomenon, and addressing it requires careful monitoring and potentially professional advice, especially in cases where the body perceives hair follicles as foreign entities and reacts aggressively.

[Man]

Not only those with hair loss problems, lose hairs. On average, it is normal for a person to lose about 50 to 100 hairs per day. Hair loss is a natural part of the hair growth cycle. The hair follicles go through phases of growth, rest, and shedding. While some hair loss is expected, factors such as genetics, age, hormones, and certain medical conditions can influence the rate of hair loss. It's important to note that the number of hairs lost can vary from person to person, and significant changes in hair loss patterns may warrant attention from a healthcare professional. If you are concerned about hair loss, it's advisable to consult with a specialized doctor for advice and assessment.

How long does the hair follicle remain alive after the hair has fallen out, so that there is a possibility, with the appropriate treatment, for it to regrow?

[HairlossFighter]

The lifespan of a hair follicle can vary depending on factors such as genetics, health, and environmental conditions. Generally, an individual hair follicle goes through cycles of growth (anagen), transition (catagen), and rest (telogen). The anagen phase, which is the active growth phase, can last for several years. The catagen phase, a transitional phase, is relatively short, lasting a few weeks. The telogen phase, or resting phase, lasts for a few months.
Once a hair sheds, the follicle is not immediately dead. It may enter a brief period of dormancy before starting a new growth cycle. This dormant phase is still part of the overall life cycle of the hair follicle.
Now, about the time a hair follicle remains viable after it has extracted for an HT, it's typically a matter of hours. The hair follicle requires a blood supply for nourishment and oxygen, and once separated from its blood source, it has a limited survival time. This is why hair transplantation involve the prompt re-implantation of hair follicles.

[Man]

Very interesting! thank you very much for the information

[Harry]

I cannot understand one thing; every time I apply gel to my hair, even after washing (where logically some hairs fall, we just don't see them), there are always some hairs left on my fingers (about 10-15).
Let's assume that these hairs are among the 50-100 that are naturally shed daily. This process happens on a daily basis, but I don't see any thinning of the hair, meaning I see hairs here and there, but my hair remains in place!
And here arises my question: what happens to all these falling hairs—does the follicle immediately produce another one, and there is no visible thinning?

[ScalpChampion]

First of all, let's say it for the umpteenth time: it doesn't matter how many hairs are lost but how many of them will grow back. I have a cousin who was losing up to 200 hairs per day. I once hosted him, and in the morning, I would see over 50 hairs on his pillow, which, if I saw on mine, I would be shocked. However, he neither developed nor has any baldness, not even thinning.
As for the second point, if the follicle has no issue with DHT, it immediately replaces the lost hair with a new one.
And finally, to show thinning, you would have to lose about 50% of your hair density in a specific area of the scalp.

[HairlossFighter]

Typically, once a hair is shed, the follicle enters a resting phase (telogen) before it starts a new growth phase (anagen). The duration of the telogen phase can vary, but it often lasts for a few months.
The rate of hair growth is approximately 1.25 cm per month, so the length of time it takes for a regrown hair to become noticeable will depend on the individual's hair growth rate.