Wind, rain, and cold are all traits of fall and winter. A lot of people love this weather, as they can drink more hot coffee (the ol’ pumpkin spice latte is back!), watch the rain through the windows of their homes, and throw on layers when leaving the house. But fall and winter brings more than just relaxing rain and frigid temperatures… it also brings damage to your hair! 
Your hair grows in a lifecycle that ranges from 2-6 years. Approximately 90% of your hair is in a growing phase at any time, and the remaining 10% is in a resting phase (telogen). Hair remains in telogen for 2-6 months, then falls out. Typically, the hair follicle goes into a resting phase for 3 months, then repeats the process. However, if you’re balding, the hair follicle doesn’t repeat and your hair does not grow back.
So most of your hair is in resting phase during the summer months, then when fall hits, your hair sheds. A lot of it. The fluctuation in the weather and temperature is a huge cause to so much of your hair falling out. The body holds onto those hairs during the heated summer days, and when the weather switches, your body decides to let go.
On top of the weather, if you have an iron or protein deficiency, a specific diet (such as Keto), stress, and a multitude of other things, your hair falling out could compound and that’s why you see so much of it falling out during the autumn months.
There is medicine, however, that you can take to increase follicle activity and encourage hair growth. Biotin, minoxidil, and finasteride are all medicines you can take to help prevent your hair from shedding so much during the fall. Not only do these medications help prevent hair from falling out, they can also promote regrowth of hair, allowing you to keep your head warm with those beautiful locks during the fall and winter!
If none of these medications work, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth offers free consultations to research and discover the best way for you to keep or regrow your hair during the temperature dropping months! We offer anything from state-of-the-art wigs to laser hair therapy to full hair replacement surgery.
Call Apollo today to get your free consultation, and discover ways to increase your confidence, your hair growth, and your happiness! Get your hair back. Get your life back!
