What Is Common About Hair Loss What Is Common About Hair Loss? It is important to note that hair loss is a natural process, with anything from 100 to 300 hair loss randomly each day. In this article, we will look at two different aspects of common hair loss. First, we will examine what is involved in the hair growth cycle. Second, we will examine the natural progression of hair loss over time. The hair comprises long, twisted keratin fibers that protect the covering of keratinized cells. Just below the skin is a cluster of active cells known as dermal papilla, and from here, the hair grows into its follicle. This growing fiber eventually hardens and grows from the scalp. The hair follicles are dead at this stage, with only the root tip with the living cells. For more information, the hair growth cycle consists of three distinct stages: 1. Anagen Stage - a stage of growth that can las...