Surely, from time to time, you have heard the word “shedding”, but do you know its meaning? To clear up doubts and avoid unnecessary scares, throughout this post we are going to talk about its characteristics, causes and duration.
What is the shedding effect?
The shedding effect is diffuse hair loss, but beware, this is not a bad sign, since it occurs when we are undergoing a hair treatment to stop hair loss.
This hair loss is caused by fine hair falling out to give way to thick hair. That is, it is a transition in the stages of hair growth, as a result of a specific treatment such as a hair graft.
Although this is a common effect, not all patients are affected. Now, if we notice that the problem lasts longer than expected, it is advisable to go to a specialist to perform a hair diagnosis and recommend a specific hair therapy for your case.
How long does it last?
The duration of the hair loss period depends on each person. In general, this effect occurs between one and three months after the hair treatment and usually lasts about four months.
Causes of the shedding effect
As we have pointed out, the shedding effect is common in those people who start a hair treatment, causing post-traumatic hair loss. Specifically, it can appear due to the following circumstances:
Hair transplant. The shedding effect usually occurs in the receiving area.
Minoxidil. The weaker hair falls out to be replaced by thicker hair.
Finasteride. It usually occurs at the beginning of treatment and ends after a few weeks.
In case of suffering excessive hair loss, at Clínica Dr.Pannos we have the best specialists in hair treatments to improve the health of your hair.
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