Thinning hair is a phenomenon usually associated with men, but it can also affect women. Male pattern baldness can begin at virtually any age over puberty in males, and hormonal fluctuations or other underlying conditions can result in women having a little less to run a brush through. Whether you are male or female, certain signs will crop up to let you know that your hair is thinning if you aren't certain.
Step 1
Visit your doctor, or a dermatologist, if you feel your hair may be thinning and you are concerned. The doctor can look closely and let you know for sure. He can also discover any underlying skin conditions or problems that may be causing you to lose hair.
Step 2
Stand with your back to a large mirror. Hold a smaller mirror in front of your face, and look into it. Angle the small mirror and your head, so you can see the back of your head in the larger mirror. Look at the crown area for any signs of hair loss, such as sparse growth or skin showing through.
Step 3
Hold a clump of hair in your hand and give it a good tug. It is normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs per day, according to EmabarrassingProblems.com. If one tug reveals more than that, you may have a thinning hair problem.
Step 4
Inspect the shower and sink drains in your bathroom after you use them each day. If your hair is thinning, many hairs will find their way into the drain.
Step 5
Pick through your comb or brush after styling your hair to see how many hairs were left behind. Everyone leaves hair in the brush, but if you have a thinning problem, you will see a greater volume.
Tips and Warnings
- Use one of the methods, or all in conjunction with each other, to determine if your hair is thinning.
Things You'll Need
- Mirror
- Brush
- Comb
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