Is this normal ?

• Is this normal ?
  

  

  ronny

  
  

  Hi

  I'm growing my hair out for about 1year and a half now , and since
  last week I notice that when combing my hair in the morning I loose
  some hairs which is normal. But looking closer at these hairs I
  see always (or mostly always) a small 'bubble' at one side.
  I looks like it has brooken or pulled of from the root itself.
  Is this normal ? And how many hairs can one loose a day ?
  Any comment appreciated !

  Ronny

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  • Yes, apparently.
    

    

    Rob H.

    
    

    I used to wonder about that "bubble" myself. My partner claimed it meant the follicle was dead. :(

    However, I found a web page by Clairol on hair structure (http://www.clairol.com/carestyle/carestyle.html - see "Anatomy of a Strand") which said this:

    "If you've ever noticed a little bulbous substance at the root of your hair when you've pulled it out, that's a hair bulb. It's responsible for excreting an oil-like substance that helps lubricate the hair shaft."

    So I guess it's normal.

    Also, supposedly it's normal to lose up to 100 hairs per day.

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    • Re: Yes, apparently.
      

      

      CFS

      
      

      I used to wonder about that "bubble" myself. My partner claimed it meant the follicle was dead. :(

      - see "Anatomy of a Strand") which said this:: "If you've ever noticed a little bulbous substance at the root of your hair when you've pulled it out, that's a hair bulb. It's responsible for excreting an oil-like substance that helps lubricate the hair shaft.": So I guess it's normal.: Also, supposedly it's normal to lose up to 100 hairs per day. I tried to make a link to the website. I hope it works.

      - see "Anatomy of a Strand") which said this:: "If you've ever noticed a little bulbous substance at the root of your hair when you've pulled it out, that's a hair bulb. It's responsible for excreting an oil-like substance that helps lubricate the hair shaft.": So I guess it's normal.: Also, supposedly it's normal to lose up to 100 hairs per day. I tried to make a link to the website. I hope it works.

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