Hair loss in autumn

When October arrives, many people notice a sudden increase in hair loss during autumn, especially when showering or brushing their hair. In most cases, however, there is no reason to worry. Hair loss after the summer is a normal phenomenon with a scientific explanation. That said, there are certain situations in which it is necessary to consult a doctor specialising in trichology.

Why Does Hair Fall Out in Autumn?

Hair loss at this time of year is caused by seasonal telogen effluvium, a natural increase in the hair renewal cycle that typically occurs during these months. It usually does not last longer than six weeks, and by Christmas the situation has generally resolved.

“Seasonal telogen effluvium is a natural hair renewal process that occurs every year,” explains Dr. Espinosa Custodio, Medical Director of Instituto Médico del Prado. “A greater proportion of the hair enters the shedding, or telogen, phase, but hair loss usually does not exceed 120 hairs per day,” he adds.

The hair that falls out will be replaced by new, healthier hair over the following weeks.

When Should You Be Concerned About Hair Loss in Autumn?

You should only be concerned about autumn hair loss if it is excessively heavy or if it is accompanied by itching, burning, or flaking of the scalp. In such cases, androgenetic alopecia or frontal fibrosing alopecia may be developing alongside the normal seasonal hair shedding.

In any case, it is important to consult a specialist doctor if the hair does not recover or if the hair loss is causing significant concern in your daily life. At Instituto Médico del Prado, all diagnoses are carried out by Dr. Espinosa Custodio, who will advise you on whether treatment with our team is necessary.

“A trichology consultation is just as important as a dermatology or ophthalmology consultation; hair health is essential to the overall well-being of the human body,” emphasises Dr. Espinosa Custodio.

Treatments for Hair Loss

Depending on the severity and cause of the alopecia, treatments for hair loss will vary from one patient to another. In the mildest and earliest cases, regular vitamin supplementation or oral medication may be sufficient.

However, if the hair has already become miniaturised or if it is necessary to increase hair density, hair medicine treatments are the most appropriate option. The most popular treatment is PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), although it is often combined with others such as Hair Mesotherapy or Carboxytherapy.

When alopecia is already advanced and the hair will no longer grow back, a hair transplant is the permanent solution for baldness. However, all of these treatments should be prescribed by a doctor specialising in hair medicine.

Dr. Espinosa Custodio works at Instituto Médico del Prado, his hair clinic in Madrid, and performs hair transplants in Mexico, twice a year. If you would like to make an appointment, you can contact us on +34 912 468 664, on WhatsApp +34 627 396 322 or on the contact page of our website. From Mexico you can contact us at +52 55 4590 9909.