There are a number of reasons why you may find your hair falling out when you shower. You may have some hormonal changes that are making it grow faster than usual. Or, you might have a condition called alopecia areata. Either way, when your hair is wet, it is much easier for the hair follicles to collapse and allow the hair to fall out. This is because the cuticle on the outside of the hair is still exposed, which makes the hair more susceptible to moisture.
Why Do I Look Bald When My Hair Is Wet?
Your hair is made up of many layers. When you wet your hair, the water hits the outside layers first. The water then has to go through all the layers of your hair, which take a little longer to dry. This causes your hair to become dry and brittle after you wash it. To prevent this problem, try washing your hair when it’s slightly damp or uses a towel or cap that traps in some of the water as you wash so that it doesn’t run down your face and make you look like a balding poodle!
What Causes Hair To Fall Out When It Is Wet?
Have you ever wondered why your hair seems to fall out when you wash it? Here are the top 10 causes of hair loss:
- Shampooing too often. Regular shampooing can cause hair loss. Shampooing more than once a week can damage the hair follicle, which causes it to break off, and it can also dry out your scalp and cause dandruff.
- Using a harsh shampoo or conditioner. The products you wash your hair with can have an effect on the quality of your hair, so be sure to choose mild products that won’t dry out your scalp or destroy the roots of your hair. Additionally, make sure to use a conditioner that’s designed for fine, thinning or damaged hair because they tend to be gentler on the follicles.
- Wearing tight ponytails and headbands too often. Wearing elastic bands too tightly around your head can cause breakage, as well as pulling on the hair roots, causing them to become sensitive and break off.
- Over-scrunching or pulling your hair back. If you pull your hair up or out too tightly, it can cause breakage and thinness.
- Excessive blow-drying or flat-ironing. If you wear your hair straight, over-scrunch it, or use a flat iron too often, it can cause your hair to thin and fall out easily.
- Using a hot curling iron regularly for straightening purposes can also cause thinning and breakage in the hair shafts of the head. The heat from the curling iron causes damage to the cuticle of the strand of hair that’s being straightened, which eventually leads to breakage when you’re not using an appropriate heat protection product on a regular basis.
- Using a brush with coarse bristles on wet or dry hair can also be damaging because it can pull on the hair roots and cause breakage.
- Using a hairdryer with a high heat setting can cause damage to your hair as well. If you use a blow dryer or straightener, be sure to use mild products that won’t dry out your scalp and cause dandruff.
- Frequent washing of the hair with harsh shampoos or conditioners can also damage the hair follicle and cause it to break off, as well as dry out your scalp and cause dandruff.
- If you have curly or wavy hair, it’s important for you to be careful about how often you wash it because the more often you wash it, the more often your hair will require restorative treatments (such as deep conditioning treatments). You’ll also want to use products that are gentler on fine, thinning, or damaged hair because they tend to be gentler on the follicles of those types of hairs.
What Is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia areata is a condition in which the hair stops growing. It is usually a hereditary condition and is characterized by an extensive hair loss which can be either total or partial on different parts of the body.
In most cases, the hair on the head will be the first to grow out. However, the hair on the body can also be affected, and in that case, it is called alopecia totalis.
What Causes Alopecia Areata?
There are a number of different causes of alopecia areata, but the most common ones are listed below.
Hereditary causes: These are inherited diseases such as Alopecia Universalis (Au), Waldheim’s syndrome, and Klinefelter’s syndrome.
Environmental causes: These include genetics, diet, and other factors.
Medispa syndrome: Medispa syndrome is a group of disorders that are caused by a defect in the carbon-β-oxidation enzyme, medulla, and the conversion of ursolic acid to arachidonic acid. This is the cause of Medispa syndrome, which includes alopecia areata and PaLP.
Celsor syndrome: Celsor syndrome is a group of disorders that are caused by a variety of defects in the nuclei of hair follicles. Common causes include polycythemia, Sickle-cell disease, and Fanconi anemia.
American Uniform Syndrome: This is a rare condition that is caused by a vitamin B12 deficiency.
Automodified hair types: This is when the hair is too close to the scalp, and it is difficult for the body to get rid of.
Allergic rhinitis: This is when the skin is allergic to something in the air, and this complaint is the result.
Respiratory syncytial virus: This is a common cause of hair loss. It can be triggered by conditions such as colds, the flu, and exercise.
Bacterial and viral skin infections: These are common causes of alopecia areata, and they are often viral.
Stress and anxiety: This is often due to overthinking, which can lead to negative thoughts.
How to Prevent Hair from Falling Out When It is Wet?
Washing your hair:
It is recommended that you wash your hair every day, but if you do not feel comfortable doing so, you can weekly wash your particular hair type.
Conditioning your hair:
Always shampoo your hair when you wash your other body parts. Conditioning your hair is important because it helps to remove the build-up of dead skin and hair cells, as well as excess oil.
Waxing your eyebrows:
When you grow a beard, you may wish to wax your eyebrows to keep them from disappearing. However, this is not necessary for your hair to be kept short.
Using a heat styling tool:
The heat from a hair straightening iron can damage your hair. Try to use a milder treatment when straightening your hair.
Using a hat:
A high ponytail or bun is a perfect place for your hair to become matted and greasy. A hat prevents this from happening by keeping your hair under control and out of the way.
Conclusion
Dandruff and seborrhea are the main causes of hair loss when you shower. Dandruff mostly occurs on the scalp. The scalp is the most sensitive area of the body to changes in climate, environment, and diet, which can result in hair loss.