Tukapäästö

Tukapäästö is a Finnish term that translates to "hair emission" or "hair shedding." It refers to the natural process of hair loss that occurs from the scalp. Most people experience some degree of tukapäästö daily as part of the hair growth cycle.

The hair growth cycle consists of three main phases: anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting). During the telogen phase, hair follicles become dormant, and the old hair is eventually shed to make way for new growth. The average person sheds around 50 to 100 hairs per day. This shedding is a normal and healthy part of maintaining a full head of hair.

Factors that can influence the rate of tukapäästö include genetics, hormonal changes, stress, diet, and certain medical conditions or medications. While some daily shedding is normal, a significant or sudden increase in hair loss can be a sign of an underlying issue and may warrant consultation with a healthcare professional.

The term is primarily used in everyday Finnish conversation rather than in formal scientific contexts, where more specific terms like "hiustenlähtö" (hair loss) or "telogen effluvium" might be employed depending on the cause. Understanding tukapäästö as the natural shedding of hair helps differentiate it from pathological hair loss conditions.