We lose about 50-100 strands of hair every day. This amount is normal and unavoidable. If you lose any more hair than this, you may be suffering from hair loss. The American Hair Loss Association (AHLA) says that about 5 out of 10 women experience hair loss in their lifetime, and 80-85 percent of men are bald by 50. 95% of it is caused by androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. In comparison, 29% of women with excessive shedding showed symptoms of depression.