On average, hair growth usually occurs at a rate of about 1 centimeter each month from hair follicles located under your skin. The single scalp hair usually goes through alternating growth and rest phases every 2-4 years before falling out and allowing new healthy hair to grow. This cycle repeats and it is normal for you to lose scalp hair everyday.

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Authored Dec 22, 2017 by Joseph Issac, MPharm
Reviewed May 04, 2021 by Prabjeet Saundh, MPharm
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