Shruti Rao Shruti Rao Asked 5 months ago

How many hair fall is normal in a day?

I feel like I'm losing a lot of hair lately, especially when I comb it or wash it. My friend said a certain amount of hair fall is normal. How many strands of hair is it normal to lose in a day?

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Ganga Prasad Ganga Prasad Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Losing around 50 to 100 hair daily is very normal, so please do not worry too much. In our villages, we apply pure coconut oil mixed with curry leaves, which keeps the roots strong. Just eat fresh food and keep your mind calm.

Manju Warrier Manju Warrier Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My daughter was losing a lot of hair due to exam stress and we panicked. Our doctor told us that up to 100 strands a day is completely natural. We just focused on giving her a good iron-rich diet and keeping her stress-free, and it got much better.

Rakesh Yadav Rakesh Yadav Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Look, losing 80-100 hairs daily is standard human biology, nothing to lose sleep over. But if you see chunks of hair on your pillow or bald patches, then it is a problem. Go get your thyroid and vitamin levels checked instead of applying random oils.

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Swati Deshmukh Swati Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Yes, 50 to 100 strands is absolutely normal. Drinking enough water and eating soaked almonds daily helped me reduce my hair fall significantly.

Sanjay Bhalla Sanjay Bhalla Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

At my age, if I start counting every single hair that falls, I will lose whatever little is left on my head! Losing up to 100 hairs is normal, but if your bathroom drain is getting clogged daily, it might be time to visit a dermatologist.

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Aisha Rahman Aisha Rahman Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I have been noticing a lot of hair on my comb lately and was feeling very conscious about it. Is it true that washing hair daily increases this fall? I would really appreciate some gentle advice on how to wash it safely.

Deepak Chawla Deepak Chawla Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Don't panic! Our head has thousands of hairs, so losing 50-100 is just like regular maintenance. Unless you start looking like a clean-shaven coconut, you are doing perfectly fine!

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