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Symptoms of Hair Loss: What Should You Look For Hair loss does not happen overnight. It often begins subtly and gradually, and we overlook the hair loss initially. The initial thing people find is a change in the amount of hair they lose every day. On average, people lose 100 to 150 strands of hair per day as natural part of hair growth cycle. When the hair fall starts it exceeds this amount, giving a symptom something might be wrong. Hair Loss in Patches The most usual symptom of hair loss is hair thinning or loss in patches, in circular patterns. The hair loss in patches is termed as alopecia areata. It is an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the hair follicles and hair fall starts. One can find small round patches of hair loss on the scalp, in the areas around eyebrows and beard. If it is not treated it becomes severe. Dandruff and Skin Lesions Dandruff or flaky scalp skin is a symptom for hair loss. Itching, inflammation, skin lesions appear on the scalp, leading to discomfort and hair shedding. The symptoms may reveal an underlying scalp infection or inflammation in the scalp. Seborrheic, dermatitis or psoriasis conditions on the scalp impacts hair growth.