Dermatologists say autumn hair shedding is real and here’s how to stop it getting worse

Autumn hair shedding is real. Here’s why it happens, when to worry and the scalp serums experts recommend. (Picture: Metro/Getty)

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If you’ve noticed you’re pulling more strands from your hairbrush, or your plug is looking fuller than usual, you’re not imagining it, we’re in the midst of hair shedding season. Early autumn is primetime for seasonal hair hair shedding, as it lands during a hair growth cycle where it’s prone to fall out more. 

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