Hair Loss Suddenly Speed Up?

[Sporky]

Hey everyone, I always thought hair loss was a gradual process, but lately, it feels like my shedding has doubled in just a few months. I’ve had mild thinning for years, but now it seems way worse out of nowhere. Is this normal? Does male pattern baldness ever just speed up suddenly, or could something else be causing this?

 

[smt]

unfortunately, it can accelerate at times. sometimes stress, illness, or just genetics kicking into high gear can cause a big shift. If it keeps up, you might want to get your hormones checked to rule out other causes.

 

[Sporky]

That makes sense. I guess I always assumed it was slow and steady. Any idea if shedding like this slows down again, or once it speeds up, it just keeps going?

 

[Mio]

It can slow down, but usually, if your hair loss has ramped up, it’s a sign that you’re progressing to the next Norwood stage. You might want to consider starting treatment if you haven’t already.