Hair Loss Articles

I’ve always had very thick hair, thank goodness. I’ve let my hair grow and have it colored/highlighted about every 5-6 weeks, but I’ve done that for years. I can run my hand through my hair and come up with 20 to 50 hairs in my fingers and I’m not pulling hard. My brush is full after brushing my hair once. When I would pull my hair back in a ponytail it was very thick and lots to work with, but now it’s only about 3/4 inch in diameter. I don’t pull it back anymore for fear that that is one of the problems. I am not taking any new medication and there doesn’t seem to be a logical reason for the hair loss. My mother said it was "seasonal shedding," but I’ve never had it like this ever! I have it trimmed just a little each time to prevent split ends damaging my hair. Can anyone help? Any suggestions? I would appreciate any reasonable solution.

Meg, hair loss can vary from person to person, and in some cases it can be a sign of iron deficiency, and/or high stress levels. Are you experiencing any kind of stresses, either in your outside life or internally? Poor diet can also lead to hair loss. Have you been cutting corners on nutrition?

I know it can be scary to experience hair loss like this. While some loss is always normal, and "seasonal shedding" as your mom said is also normal, you know your body best. If something is not normal for *you* and how your body normally is, then there is reason to investigate. I would recommend scheduling an appointment with your physician. Explain the problem your having, and s/he will probably run a blood test on you to check for anemia (iron deficiency) and some other things. If this is simply no big deal, you’ll feel so much better hearing it from your doctor. If there’s anything at all to help correct or treat—big or small–you’ll be so happy you asked!

In the meantime, you may wish to begin taking a multi-vitamin that includes iron in the formula. Try your best to eat healthy, nutritious, non-processed foods whenever possible, and don’t overstyle your hair. Coloring every 5 to 6 weeks may just be catching up to you. Let your hair dry naturally, and go very gently with it in terms of how you wear it for now. Hair loss, simply genetic, can also occur in females and it’s possible this is happening, though I’m guessing it’s more vitamin and stress related.

Try to be very gentle with yourself and if there is anything upsetting you or worrying you inside, talk it out and try to let it go if possible. Life has so many wonderful open doors for all of us, and if one moment is rocky, the next will be smooth. Good luck to you and I hope this helps!

The media makes it seem like that if you’re going bald you MUST do something about it or you will fail at life. Sure, looks are a plus, but it’s not like bald men are some kind of deformity. I’m 17 and I’ve noticed my hair is thinning in the crown area. My dad starting going bald young, so I’m afraid the same thing may happen to me. This worried me alot at 1st, but now I’m thinkin’ if I go bald I’m going bald gracefully. Cause after all, everyone has people that look up to you, and if they have the same problem you want them to say, "Well he’s bald but he still has all the confidence in the world". So more power to everyone who is losing their hair but having the confidence in themselfs to accept it and not fall for the media’s tricks . Just look at people like Jason Stathom and Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins :p

You’re right. The way a person looks is not what is important.Being bald is not going to take away from you’re character and if anything will add to it just because some (idiotic) people DO look down on balding men.

try a thickening shampoo

I’ve been wearing a pony tail for 10 years now, and I’m worried that my hairline may be receding and the top maybe thinning out. (I don’t think it’s natural because every man on both sides of my family has died with a full head of hair). Should I cut my hair to save it?

Depends on if the pony kicks you on the head

My mum has got over active thyroid, and one of the effects of this, is hair loss. She’s not too happy about this, and can do with whatever help and advice she can get. Are there any home remedies/medicines/cures to stop hair loss. Any and all advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Tell your mother to go see her GP and ask to be referred to a Tricoligist (hair loss specialist). This happened to me years ago, after the birth of my second child.

I took Yaz several years ago, and noticed I lost a LOT of my hair. Its curly and has always shed bad, but this was a lot all the time. I don’t have bald spots or anything, and still have medium thick hair, but about 2/3 of what it was.

Yaz now has a lawsuit against it, and one of the symptoms/problems is permanent hair loss. How do I know if that’s what caused it and how would I prove it?

If you’re starting to get worried because you think you’re losing your hair or just wondering if the amount you’re losing is natural or notice your hair is thinning, this is how to tell if you are losing your hair. It takes just a few seconds.

Hair loss is a big concern for many men, women and children. There are many causes. You may know that you have rapid hair loss already or even a little loss and wonder what is causing it. Maybe you already have a patch of hair loss. You may not be sure so here’s a good way to tell if it’s abnormal or not.

Take a small handful of hair in you hand and tug it as hard as you can. If you have more than six strands of hair in your hand then you are losing hair. A natural loss would be less than six strands of hair a day.

Did you just try it? The "how to tell if you are losing your hair" test is the best home test I know to test for hair loss.

What do you do about it?

First of all try to determine if it’s related to any current medical diagnosis you have right now. Then take a look at any medications you may be taking in case it’s temporary and related to medications, medicines or drugs.

If you’re a man then male pattern baldness could be a possibility especially if you notice a receding hair line. Symptoms could be related to pregnancy if you’re pregnant. It could be a thyroid issue. If you are losing in big chunks it could be alopecia areata. There are many causes for hair loss.

In any case you’ll want to learn how to stop or prevent it. There are many ways to learn through blogs, forums and discussion groups. However one must be careful there because there is a lot of misinformation and guessing going on.

It’s always better to get medical advice from experts in the field. You may want to consult with your doctor if you’re noticing a rapid hair loss. In some cases you may want to see if your diet or your thyroid is causing it. Boosting your immune system with a plant food diet may help. Be careful of hair loss products and treatments. Some are expensive and most don’t work. Watch out for medicines and even FDA approved hair loss medications. These expensive drugs have to be taken daily for a lifetime. They are not quick fixes and come with many side effects and risks.

In any case once you have done your "how to tell if you are losing your hair" test and you know that you are losing hair you’ll want to learn how to prevent or how to stop hair loss before you lose any more of your hair.

ive seen women in their 30s and their hair is so thin in the front u can see the scalp,,, what causes this and can u prevent it?

Stress can induce Alpoecia (hair loss to the point of being bald), the only cure is to get less stressed. Sometimes the hair grows back, other times it doesn’t. You can also have the equivalent of male pattern baldness in women too, it is rare, but does happen, there is nothing to prevent this. Over styling, colouring and perming can also cause baldness in women, to prevent this, listen to your hair dresser and give your hair a rest at least twice a year from treatments.

Hope that answers your question.

No. Neither of these things happens to all men and women. My hips are still the same size they were in HS.

Rogaine

What I mean is will a higher level of testosterone in men make one more likely to have a receding hair line or other hair loss associated with age?

yes. high levels induce hair loss.