Hair Shedding

GLP-1 Medications and Hair Loss: What You Should Know

Noticing hair shedding on Ozempic, Wegovy or Mounjaro? Learn why GLP-1 hair loss may happen and when to seek a trichology assessment.

Jul 167 min read

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Can Stress Cause Hair Loss Months Later? What Is Telogen Effluvium?

Noticing more hair in your brush or shower months after a stressful event? You may be experiencing telogen effluvium — a common form of delayed hair shedding that can occur after stress, illness, surgery, weight loss, medication changes, or other body stressors.

Jun 33 min read

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Why Is My Hair Shedding So Much? Understanding Normal vs Excessive Hair Shedding

Noticing more hair in your brush, shower, or pillow? Learn the difference between normal and excessive hair shedding, common triggers such as stress, illness, diet changes, medication changes and weight loss, and when to book a trichology consultation.

Jun 23 min read

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Low Iron and Hair Loss: The Connection, the Clues, and What You Can Do?

Low iron can contribute to increased hair shedding in some people, especially when iron stores are depleted. This blog explains the connection between ferritin, telogen effluvium and hair loss, plus when to seek testing and professional trichology support.

May 302 min read

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Hair Shedding After Stress: Why It Happens and What You Can Do About It

Experiencing more hair shedding after a stressful period? Learn why stress can trigger temporary hair shedding, how long it may last, and when to book a trichology consultation.

May 222 min read

Middle-aged woman gently checking thinning hair near her part line while looking in a mirror, representing female hair thinning after menopause.

Female Hair Thinning After Menopause: Why It Happens and What You Can Do?

Hair thinning after menopause is common, but it is not something you have to simply accept. Learn why hormonal changes, genetics, nutrition, stress, and scalp health can all play a role and how a trichology consultation can help identify the right next steps.

May 192 min read

Pathologist testing a blood sample in a modern laboratory, representing normal blood tests and ongoing hair shedding concerns for Carmen Du Preez Trichology in Perth.

Why Is My Hair Still Shedding If My Blood Tests Are Normal?

Experiencing ongoing hair shedding even though your blood tests are “normal” can be frustrating. The truth is, normal does not always mean optimal for healthy hair growth. Hair follicles can be sensitive to nutrient levels, hormones, stress, lifestyle factors, medications, and overall internal health. A certified trichologist can help look at the bigger picture and guide you toward understanding what may be contributing to your shedding.

May 172 min read