It can be difficult to definitively determine whether you’re suffering from hair loss. Some patients realize that they are starting to lose their hair when they notice extra strands in the sink drain, on their pillows, or in the shower. Other people start to notice hair loss visually, for example when they realize that their part is wider than it used to be. Women may notice that their ponytail is thinner and seek hair loss treatment. Extremely rapid hair loss usually has a specific cause and should be addressed immediately. Slower hair loss is harder to track, but it also has a cause and needs to be addressed. Many of our patients don’t realize they are experiencing hair loss until they have lost a significant amount of hair. It is easier to treat hair loss in its early stages.