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It is fine in the short term to monitor daily fluctuations in hair fall. However, there are people who have collected their hair for many months or years and have kept them all! They do not need past visual reminders that their hair was falling out excessively; they can see by today's wash whether it is still falling out. If you are counting, make sure to do it only infrequently (every two weeks or monthly), as the hair loss amounts will not change rapidly on a daily basis. Also, only count the wash hairs. Do not try to count every hair that you lose, as it's impractical to collect all the hairs from your pillow, clothing, and so on. "I'm constantly running my hands through my hair." Many people continually run their hands through their hair to see whether it is still falling out and, if it is, by how much. This action can become obsessive, with someone looking for how much hair is coming out literally hundreds of times a day. Hair-loss amounts don't change that rapidly, so continuous pulling on the hair will not accurately indicate whether the hair loss is improving or worsening. Also, I find that if a person pulls on his or her hair and does not see any hair the first time, he or she will repeat the action four or five times until hair comes out. It is almost as if people want continuous proof that their hair is falling out. If you find yourself doing this, try to become more aware of the action. It can be habitual, and so you may find that you don't realize you're doing it. Then find something to make your hands become active, such as typing on the computer, to try and slowly break the habit. |
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