Shedding Questions

[BigThinker]

Excuse me I meant .25

I havn't started fin yet. My derm advised I get a blood test (which I did) then wait 3-4 months to see where I'm at. So, I'm just monitoring at this point.

I really can't tell you what to do. I think the most reasonable thing to do is see a Dr. if you're concerned.

[typicallyconcerned]

I havn't started fin yet. My derm advised I get a blood test (which I did) then wait 3-4 months to see where I'm at. So, I'm just monitoring at this point.

I really can't tell you what to do. I think the most reasonable thing to do is see a Dr. if you're concerned.

If I can pull out 10-15 hairs from the top of my head at a time does this mean I'm likely balding? I could probably do this 3ish times a day.

[BigThinker]

If I can pull out 10-15 hairs from the top of my head at a time does this mean I'm likely balding? I could probably do this 3ish times a day.

I'd be more interested in the quality of hair you're losing. You'll drive yourself crazy counting hairs. You should be more concerned with miniaturization. However once I found out what miniaturization looked like, I ended up getting alarmed whenever I saw one, even if it was rare.

You'll find peace of mind seeing a professional. Just be transparent about your concerns so they can address them. I felt my concern was unresolved when I saw a GP for 5 min. I then saw a derm for the better part of 15, and felt in a good place afterwards. Just my experience though.

[NOT ME]

Hair shafts are all in different cycles. They will shed in their own cycle.

if the hair that has shed appears thinner and weaker than the rest of your hair then possibly a sign of it miniaturising however.

Usually when I shed a hair that is thinner in diameter it is almost always smaller in length as well. Would that be a sign of miniaturization as well?

[BigThinker]

Usually when I shed a hair that is thinner in diameter it is almost always smaller in length as well. Would that be a sign of miniaturization as well?

It's my understanding that miniaturizing hair are thinner in diameter, and also grow slower until they grow no more. After a haircut, the miniaturized hairs should be a few steps behind their healthy counter-parts as times goes on.

My theory anyways.