You’re shedding more than usual.

If you’re shedding more than usual, it could be a sign of a problem. On average, people lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day—and that’s completely normal. If you’re losing more than this number, however, it’s important to check with your doctor as soon as possible to rule out any underlying health conditions like anemia or lupus.

Why is it happening? There are many potential causes: stress and anxiety can cause hair thinning in some people; hormones may also play a role in causing excessive shedding; certain medications like corticosteroids can lead to alopecia (hair loss); and poor nutrition can also cause problems with hair growth over time.

Your hair is thinning out.

Hair loss is a natural part of the hair growth cycle. You can lose up to 100 hairs per day and it’s normal to see some scalp hairs during your daily shower.

However, if you notice that your hair is thinning out, it could mean that you are suffering from alopecia or another condition. If this is the case and you’re experiencing mild symptoms such as losing an average of 50 or more strands of hair each day, then seeing your doctor will help determine the cause and treatment options available.

You’re noticing bald spots.

If you’re noticing round or oval patches of baldness, it could be alopecia areata. This is the most common cause of hair loss in adults and is estimated to affect about 10 million people in the United States.

Most cases of alopecia areata occur in people between ages 15 and 35, but it can happen at any age. It’s more common among women than men.

The exact cause is unknown, but experts think that your immune system may have an autoimmune reaction against your own hair follicles (small pockets on your scalp where new hair grows). This causes inflammation that damages them over time and eventually causes them to go dormant—and stop producing new hairs—for weeks or months at a time before they start growing again.

What to do about it?

If you’re experiencing hair loss, don’t be embarrassed to talk to your doctor about it. While it’s common, there could a medical reason for why you’re losing so much hair. Your doctor will be able to help determine if your hair loss is caused by an underlying health condition or disease.

If you do have a serious medical condition affecting your body, then a doctor will be able to help find the root cause and create a treatment plan for restoring any damage done by that condition—including strengthening and growing back any lost follicles from alopecia areata or other forms of alopecia (baldness).

Try to reduce stress

Stress affects your whole body, not just your hair. It can cause a range of other problems, such as headaches and depression.

Stress can be difficult to manage, but there are many ways you can try to do so. For example:

• Exercise regularly
• Eat well
• Sleep enough (7-9 hours per night)

Avoid tight hairstyles

Avoid tight hairstyles.

• Braids, ponytails, cornrows and tight hair rollers can all cause breakage if they’re too tight.
• Hair clips that pull on your hair should be avoided as well.
• Avoid pulling your hair back tightly or tying it up in a bun or ponytail for long periods of time. This can cause damage to the follicle, which can lead to permanent baldness at the root level. You’ll also want to avoid using hot rollers or curling irons (these are particularly damaging).

Eat more protein and omega-3s

It’s not just your hair that suffers when you’re low on protein and omega-3s. Your nails, skin, and even brain can suffer as well!

• Hair loss due to lack of protein is a common complaint among vegetarians and vegans. If you are going vegetarian or vegan because of ethical reasons, consider the fact that it may also be contributing to your hair loss.
• Protein helps keep the body healthy on many levels—it builds muscle mass, increases metabolism and regulates hormones (including testosterone). A shortage of this vital nutrient can lead to anemia which causes redness in the face; stunted growth; fatigue; low sex drive; weight gain; brittle nails and hair loss (the latter being one of the most noticeable symptoms).
• Here are some great sources of protein: eggs (yolks too); chicken breast without skin or bones; tuna canned in water with its own fluid poured off before cooking; salmon with bones removed after cooking but before eating (make sure there aren’t any bones left behind); seafood such as shrimp/octopus/prawns etc.; soybeans/tofu if you’re lactose intolerant since milk products won’t do much good here… You get the idea!

If you’re noticing changes in your hair, talk to your doctor

If you’re noticing changes in your hair, talk to your doctor.

A dermatologist can rule out other causes of hair loss and may prescribe medication to help treat it. They may also recommend a hair transplant or wig if your hair loss is severe enough.

If you are experiencing thinning or bald spots but not enough for a transplant, consider getting extensions or adding volume to the top of your head with some strategically placed pieces like clip-in bangs. You could also try getting a wig that looks similar to the length and texture of your natural hair.