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Hair Loss Philippines
Whole scalp, diffuse shedding / Condition

Breakage vs shedding

Also called hair breakage, split ends

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Shed hairs have a white bulb at the root; broken hairs do not.

Evidence
Condition, not a treatment
Status in PH
Condition
Typical monthly cost
Depends on treatment
Where it acts
Whole scalp
Time to see results
Not applicable

A shed hair falls out whole from the root and usually has a tiny white bulb at one end. A broken hair snaps along the shaft, so both ends look blunt or frayed[1]. Breakage points to styling or chemical damage[2]; shedding points to the follicle.

Many women conflate the two after rebonding. Collect a few strands from your brush and look at the ends.

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What people worry about

In readers' own words, from Filipino Reddit threads. Then our answer.

Normal ba ang hairfall ko?“Normal ba 'tong hairfall ko?”

Losing about 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. A sudden increase two to four months after a fever, birth, crash diet or big stress is usually telogen effluvium, which often settles on its own. Patches, scarring, pain or very fast loss need a dermatologist.[1][3]

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Where to get help

A PDS board-certified dermatologist can confirm the diagnosis. Consults are commonly reported in the range shown on our price table, and many HMOs cover them at accredited hospitals.

Sold at: PDS board-certified dermatologists, Hospital derm clinics (HMO-covered at many).

Prices checked October 2026

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Traction and chemical damage

Condition

Also called rebond damage, bleach damage, traction alopecia

Rebond, bleach and tight styles break hair or pull it out. Stop the cause.

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Telogen effluvium

Condition

Also called TE, stress shedding, post-illness shedding

Sudden all-over shedding 2 to 4 months after a trigger. Usually temporary.

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More in Whole scalp, diffuse shedding.

This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.

Citations

  1. 1Do you have hair loss or hair shedding?. American Academy of Dermatology.
  2. 2Hair care habits that can damage your hair. American Academy of Dermatology.
  3. 3Do you guys have any tips for hairfall?. r/beautyph. User reports, not medical evidence.