Ask an expert: ‘Why is my hair suddenly falling out?’

Whatever your age, losing your hair can be a traumatic experience. We asked medical experts to explain some of the major reasons why it happens.

We wash it, condition it, mousse, wax and style it – so it’s safe to say we get pretty attached to our hair. It’s no surprise, then, that clogging your shower’s plughole in the morning can be more than just an inconvenience – it’s also pretty worrying to see yourself shedding your luscious locks.

We lose hair all the time – around 100 strands on a daily basis – but if you’ve noticed yours falling out at an unusually high rate, don’t panic. Hair loss affects around three-quarters of men and a quarter of women at some point in their life, but losing hair doesn’t mean you’re going bald.