Can brushing cause hair loss?

Question

Lately, a lot of hair has been falling out every time I brush. I'm worried I might be brushing it too hard or something. Can the act of brushing actually be a cause of hair loss?

Rahul Dev · Accepted Answer

Aggressive brushing can definitely cause hair breakage, but real hair loss from the roots is usually about diet, protein intake, and stress. Make sure you are eating enough eggs or paneer and using a wide-tooth comb gently.

Sneha Sen · Answer

Omg same here, my hairbrush looks like a furry monster every single day. Honestly, brushing too hard just breaks the weak hair. Try using a detangling spray and a soft comb, it helps a lot.

Meera Nair · Answer

I used to think my hair was falling just because of rough brushing, but it was actually my thyroid levels fluctuating. Please get your thyroid and iron levels tested before assuming it's just the brushing.

Anjali Mehta · Answer

I get so anxious looking at the hair fall while combing, it literally makes me want to cry. Brushing doesn't cause hair loss unless you pull too hard, but if you're really losing bunches, maybe check with a dermatologist for peace of mind.

Varun Malhotra · Answer

I was just reading up on this today! Apparently, we naturally lose around 50-100 hair strands a day, and brushing just collects the loose ones. So unless you are pulling brutally, brushing itself is fine.

Kunal Kamra · Answer

If brushing actually caused baldness, half of us guys would be completely hairless by now! Unless you are using your brush like a lawnmower, it's probably just normal shedding. Relax!

Sanjay Patil · Answer

Don't waste money on expensive anti-hairfall brushes or fancy serums first. Just buy a simple 50-rupee wooden wide-toothed comb and brush gently. If the hair fall is severe, a basic 1000-rupee blood test package will tell you if you have deficiencies.

Can brushing cause hair loss?

7 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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