What is considered ‘natural’ hair loss in women, and how much hair is normal to lose per day?
Hair loss is a completely natural process. Just like skin that renews itself and cells that die, hair also goes through a fixed life cycle — growth, rest, and shedding. In women, this life cycle is influenced by genetics, hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle.
On average, shedding between 50 and 100 hairs a day is considered normal. The shed hair makes room for new hairs that grow from existing follicles, so it is not an actual loss but a natural replacement.
However, when the amount of shed hair exceeds the usual — for example, if you notice a large amount of hair on the pillow, the brush, or in the shower — it may indicate an internal change in the body.
Possible causes for this include:
Hormonal changes
Psychological stress
Nutritional deficiencies
Excessive use of heat or chemical products
Certain medications
It is important to distinguish between natural shedding and excessive hair loss (Telogen Effluvium), a condition in which a large percentage of the hair enters the resting phase and sheds all at once. In such cases, it is recommended to consult a dermatologist or a hair specialist to identify the exact cause.
The main causes of hair loss in women
Hair loss in women can result from a wide range of causes, some temporary and others related to internal processes in the body. Understanding the cause is the first step toward proper and effective treatment.
Hormonal changes
After childbirth, during menopause, or following hormonal treatments, changes in estrogen and androgens directly affect hair strength and density.
Heredity and genetic makeup
Similar to men, women can also suffer from a hereditary tendency to hair loss — FPHL (Female Pattern Hair Loss).
Poor nutrition and nutritional deficiencies
Deficiencies in iron, zinc, B vitamins, vitamin D, and protein can impair the hair growth cycle.
Stress and psychological pressure
Prolonged stress impairs blood flow to the scalp and can cause sudden hair shedding.
Use of chemical products and styling treatments
Hair straightening, coloring, and blow-drying weaken the hair shaft and can lead to breakage and shedding.
Diseases and medications
An underactive thyroid, anemia, or various medications can cause hair loss.
How can hair loss in women be treated?
Professional and accurate diagnosis
A medical assessment and scalp examination help determine the exact cause of hair loss. Today, AI technologies enable earlier and more accurate diagnosis than ever before.
Targeted medical treatment
Growth-stimulating productshormonal treatment when necessarydietary supplements to restore vitamin and mineral reserves.
Lifestyle changes
Proper nutrition, good sleep, and regular physical activity contribute to scalp health.
Advanced treatments
PRP treatments, hair mesotherapy, and low-level laser treatments encourage hair regrowth.
Emotional treatment and psychological support
Hair affects self-image, and therefore psychological support is an important part of the process.
SKCURE — Digital medicine for managing advanced treatments
SKCURE enables the management of hair loss treatment remotely, through a secure digital system that connects doctors and patients. The platform includes:
Continuous medical monitoring
Online consultations with specialist physicians
Secure storage of medical information
Personalized treatment plans
In this way, technology becomes an active partner in the hair restoration process—accessible, safe, and smart.
Hair loss in women: a look to the future
The future of hair health is digital. The integration of artificial intelligence with big data enables:
Automatic and accurate identification of hair loss patterns based on image analysis and historical data — deep learning
Continuous real-time monitoring
Personalized preventive treatment
SKCURE is leading the way toward smart medicine that places the patient at the center. With digital tools, full transparency, and medical innovation, hair loss treatment becomes more personal, scientific, and accessible than ever.
Summary
Hair loss in women is a common condition but one that can be treated. The combination of accurate diagnosis, advanced medical treatment, and digital technology such as SKCURE enables women to maintain healthy, strong, and radiant hair, even in an era where everything is connected to smart and accessible medicine.
