Dr. Ziering Quoted in Who What Wear | Seasonal Hair Loss Is Real

In the beauty world, there are few things I’d classify as disconcerting—such as running out of your favorite foundation when you need it most or realizing you didn’t wear waterproof mascara as you’re starting to tear up at your brother’s wedding (yes, that last one is a personal example). Then, there are things I’d consider outright alarming, like hair loss.

While there are myriad reasons for hair loss, many people are unaware that it can be cyclical or seasonal in nature. Take it from Mary Wendel, MD, and National Medical Director at Medi Tresse. “Seasonal hair loss is indeed a real phenomenon,” she says. “There have been a few observational studies done in men and women that show that hair shedding is relatively common during various seasons of the year. Most commonly, it is observed in the late summer and early fall but can occur during the late spring as well.”

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