It all has to do with the hair growth cycle.

Every hair follicle on your scalp undergoes three different phases, perCosmopolitan.

The first stage, called anagen, is by far the longest.

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It’s in these two to seven years that the hair grows longer and thicker.

In the short-lived catagen stage, the hair fiber stops growing.

However, this number isn’t the same for everyone.

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Here’s what you should probably know.

Many factors affect the amount of hair you shed

According toDr.

Wilma Bergfeld, a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss, most hair shedding occurs in the shower.

For others, excess shedding could be cause for concern.

Other causes of hair loss include hormonal changes, illness, weight loss, or certain medications.

“If we can find the cause we can usually treat it.”