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Hello, this is Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. # Seasonal Hair Loss, Is It Just the Season? Early Detection and Korean Medicine Solutions for Hair Loss When the autumn breeze starts blowing, many people worry about excessive hair loss. Every time you see a clump of hair blocking the drain after a shower or piles of hair on your pillow, you might feel anxious wondering, "Could this be hair loss?" Especially during seasonal changes, it is easy to dismiss it as a temporary phenomenon, but such seasonal hair loss symptoms can be an early sign of hair loss, requiring careful observation. 💡 **[Core Answer]** Top 3 most common causes of **seasonal hair loss**: ① Increase in telogen effluvium due to seasonal factors / ② Stress and autonomic nervous system imbalance / ③ Worsening scalp environment and hair cycle disruption Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic corrects the fundamental bodily imbalance causing the symptoms through **constitution improvement** and restores a healthy hair cycle. ## Q. Seasonal Hair Loss, When Should You Suspect Real Hair Loss? During seasonal changes, changes in daylight, temperature, and humidity can cause hair to fall out more than usual. Hair repeats the cycle of anagen, catagen, and telogen, and in autumn, the proportion of telogen hair increases, naturally increasing the shedding amount. Losing about 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal, but if more than 100 hairs fall out consistently, hair becomes thin, and the scalp becomes noticeably sparse, hair loss should be suspected. Especially if hair on the crown or hairline becomes thin and turns into vellus-like hair, it is likely early hair loss. If you notice these changes, do not dismiss them as simple seasonal hair loss, but get a precise diagnosis at Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch. ## Q. Is Hair Loss Merely a Scalp or Hair Problem? It is easy to think of hair loss simply as a problem of the scalp or hair, but in fact, hair loss can be a signal of internal imbalance within our body. While Western medicine cites genetics, hormones (DHT), and autoimmune diseases as main causes, Korean medicine views the disruption of overall qi-blood circulation and zang-fu organ function harmony as crucial. Stress, irregular lifestyle habits, and poor diet lead to autonomic nervous system imbalance, which leads to scalp blood circulation disorders and lack of nutritional supply to hair follicles, worsening hair loss. Therefore, hair loss is a condition that must consider not only outward symptoms but also internal problems, namely systemic constitution and condition. **In a 2021 review published in 『PMC』 by Kim Kyung-han's research team titled 「Literature Review on Korean Medicine Treatment for Alopecia」, the potential of Korean medicine treatments for hair loss was comprehensively analyzed.** Reviewing 22 clinical studies on hair loss from domestic and international databases (OASIS, Science ON, KISS, RISS, PubMed), it was reported that a total of 1,464 patients showed improved hair loss through various Korean medicine treatments such as herbal medicine, acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, external preparations, and phototherapy. The researchers noted that while Korean medicine treatments improved patients' hair loss conditions, some side effects (itching, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, pain, diarrhea, etc.) were reported, emphasizing the need for future large-scale samples and long-term follow-up observations. These results suggest that Korean medicine approaches are promising for hair loss treatment, and Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic's constitution improvement treatment focusing on fundamental body balance can contribute to alleviating hair loss symptoms. **Additionally, in a 2025 study published in 『Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology』 by Han Sung-soo's research team, the efficacy and safety of a shampoo and hair tonic containing herbal plant extracts were evaluated in patients with androgenetic alopecia.** This study was conducted as a prospective single-arm pre-post study in which 35 male patients diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia at a Korean medicine clinic used shampoo and hair tonic daily for 6 months. As a result of the study, the hair loss area decreased by an average of 27.35 ± 26.31% (p \< 0.0001), and all scalp symptom scores improved. In particular, 80% of participants reported that their hair condition improved "very much" or "much". The researchers concluded that plant extract-based shampoo and hair tonic are effective and safe treatments for androgenetic alopecia, reducing hair loss and promoting scalp health. This shows that Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic's approach of improving the scalp environment and restoring hair health through constitution improvement is supported by modern research. ## Q. How Does Korean Medicine View the Causes of Hair Loss? Korean medicine does not view hair loss simply as a phenomenon of hair falling out, but interprets it as internal imbalance in our body being expressed on the scalp. In particular, 'scalp heat' generated by stress and overwork is cited as the main culprit shortening the hair cycle and damaging hair follicles. In addition, nutritional absorption imbalance due to weakened digestive function, blood circulation disorders due to autonomic nervous system disturbance, and inflammatory responses due to lowered immunity are considered to act complexly to cause hair loss. In particular, many patients visiting Incheon for hair loss treatment complain of chronic indigestion, fatigue, sleep disorders, etc. This is evidence that hair loss is closely connected to systemic health. ## Q. How Does Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic's Hair Loss Treatment Work? Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch approaches hair loss symptoms like seasonal hair loss from the perspective of constitution improvement: "creating a body where symptoms do not turn back on rather than just turning them off." Beyond simply stopping falling hair, we focus on creating an environment where the body can generate and maintain healthy hair on its own. To this end, we correct bodily imbalances through custom herbal medicine prescriptions tailored to individual constitutions and symptoms, lower scalp heat, and smooth qi-blood circulation. In addition, through various Korean medicine combination treatments such as acupuncture, pharmacopuncture, and external preparations, we directly supply nutrients to hair follicles, alleviate inflammation, and promote healthy hair growth. In this process, other symptoms that can accompany hair loss, such as headaches, dizziness, and indigestion, can also be improved. ### Self-Checklist for Distinguishing Hair Loss Initial Stages If 3 or more of the following items apply, you should suspect hair loss and get a professional diagnosis. - The number of hairs falling out per day is 100 or more. - Hair is becoming thinner and losing strength. - The volume of hair on the crown or front area has noticeably decreased. - The scalp is itchy, dandruff is increasing, or inflammation occurs frequently. - There is a family history of hair loss. - Recently experienced high stress or decreased sleep quality. - Habit of scratching or touching the scalp with fingernails. - Oily scalp or feeling a sensation of heat in the scalp. **3 or more items apply → Suspect autonomic nervous system and scalp environment imbalance → Consider Korean medicine combination treatment** **5 or more items apply → High possibility of hair loss progression → Immediate visit recommended** ### FAQ **Q. How long does seasonal hair loss last?** A. Seasonal hair loss usually lasts about 1 to 2 months and then gradually decreases, but if it lasts for 3 months or more or does not decrease in amount, you should suspect hair loss and get an accurate diagnosis. **Q. Can female hair loss be treated with Korean medicine?** A. Yes, female hair loss often shows different patterns from male hair loss, and complex causes such as hormonal changes and stress act. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic provides effective hair loss treatment through Korean medicine constitution improvement treatment specialized for women's bodies. **Q. Can excessive hair loss symptoms heal naturally?** A. Mild telogen effluvium due to temporary stress or nutritional deficiency can recover naturally. However, since hair loss is often a progressive disease, if symptoms persist or worsen, getting help from a professional is more important than expecting natural healing. **Q. Should I also use shampoo or supplements during hair loss treatment?** A. Along with Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic's herbal treatment, using functional shampoos with low scalp irritation or supplements that help hair growth can create a synergistic effect. We recommend appropriate products according to your individual scalp condition and symptoms. Seasonal hair loss is not a problem solved by enduring. You no longer have to ignore the body's signals you have sent for a long time. If you approach in the right direction, your body reacts faster than you think. Bring the symptoms you are experiencing as they are. Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic will find the cause together. A place where life blossoms. Herbal medicine is definitely Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic. Check your symptoms similar to yours first with Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic website AI consultation! This article is health information compiled together by Dalimchae medical staff based on questions frequently received in the treatment room. Medical Supervision | Skin Disease Treatment Standard Dalimchae Korean Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch Korean Medicine Doctor Min Jihong (Hair Loss Column)