Monday, March 29, 2010

Hair loss- 22 yr-old woman- PLEASE Help~!?

My parents have lush thick black hair, and I did too up until a month ago. Everyone is telling me it's from stress but I'm not under a significant amount of stress. I noticed it when I was pulling my hair back in a pony tail and the thickness was almost half of what it typically is. I'm starting to get very concerned and obsessing over it. I don't have health insurance, so I can't see a dermatologist or hair specialist, but my school has a health center that I plan on going to. Any suggestions/ideas? Serious answers only please. I appreciate it!!Hair loss- 22 yr-old woman- PLEASE Help~!?
Please answer my questions and I can give you a good responce as I have done a lot of reading up on this since it happened to my sister.


Do you have regular periods? If yes are they of normal flow? If no then how often on average per year?


How is your diet?


How do your nails look? Is your skin in great condition?


Are you using the same shampoo/conditioner as normal? Have you changed recently?





Many factors can determine this problem. I myself have noticed my hair has been thinning a lot and it used to be so long and thick. I have an overactive thyroid which is an extremely common problem for women of our age-group and usually results in hair becoming brittle/less full of life. Medication sorts that out no problem.





Answer my questions and I will go on from there.





One last thing - you might be due a hair cut, as once I let my hair get so long it became unhealthy xHair loss- 22 yr-old woman- PLEASE Help~!?
You can fix this by trying out natural methods. Go to this webpage:


http://stopyourhairloss.com/enter.htm?ho鈥?/a>
hair loss due to genes happens and theres not much you can do for that except like rogain type products to slow the loss. but there is a condition called Alopecia. here is the medical def for stress alopecia..Stress alopecia, a type of telogen effluvium, is temporary, reversible, diffuse hair loss on the scalp that results from severe emotional or physiological stress. Normally, about 90% of scalp hair follicles are in the growing anagen phase, and about 10% to 15% are in the resting catagen and telogen phases. Stress causes anagen hairs to convert prematurely into telogen hairs, which means that more than the normal number of hairs are in the telogen phase and ready to shed. the best thing is to see a doc for it but since you don't have insurance you need to research online to see if there are ';home remidies'; you can try. i don't know any off the top of my head. take care
Alepicia is actually a common problem - basically your immune system is attacking hair follicles. If anything it is probably that. Do you notice any balding spots or thinning roots. If not, your ends are probably just breaking off. Do a hair-pull test on yourself - pinch some hair at your roots and gently pull - not hard enough to pull them out - just enough. If some hairs come out anyway, it's probably alepicia. If you are noticing balding spots, here's what you can do.





Pure' a bunch of tomatoes and smear it on your scalp. Put on a shower cap and leave it for an hour.





Rumor has it that if you crush up birth control pills (free and planned parenthood) and put them in your shampoo, the hormones help with hair growth.





Change your shampoo and conditioner to a vitamin and moisture-rich brand and apply conditioner to your entire scalp - not just the ends.





When it comes down to it, you will need to see a dermatologist. I will also say that hair loss due to stress is probable. Most of these cases don't even know they are stressed out - and some turn out to have PTSD - hair loss is relatively common symptom of that. I just thought I would throw that out there just as an FYI.
Honestly, the only serious response to something like that is to send you to your doctor... I wish you well.

Hair loss, 20 year old woman?

About two years ago I dyed my hair with some hair dye that was on sale (I should have known). After I rinsed clumps of hair fell off and it continue to for a few months. Unfortunately I was left with a small bald patch. I've also notice my temples thin. I don't know what to do anymore. Its frustrating. I haven't dyed my hair since but the patch hasn't filled in. I just notice tiny hairs recently. If I go see a dermatologist about how much would they charge me with no insurance? Thanks for any feedback you can give me!Hair loss, 20 year old woman?
The hair dye was probably expired! But you should go see a dermatologists, I am not sure how much it will cost, but until then try putting oil in your hair. The oils that are good for your hair are coconut oil, olive oil and castor oil (if you have a dry scalp for castor oil). Try massaging your scalp every night and rinse your hair in cold water. But if you would like to use other products heres a link!


http://www.timeformecatalog.com/cgi-bin/鈥?/a>


Hope I helped! Oh yeah why dont you try Nioxin that will stop shedding for a while but later it will stop helping! But good luck!Hair loss, 20 year old woman?
It sounds like you have been unlucky, probably with an out of date or cheap hair dye.





The clumps of hair that have gone have gone, if there are tiny hairs there then you still have some live growth cells so if you treat it right it should grow back perfectly in the long term.





Dermatologists can be expensive and will more than likely work with a drug company and will then point you in the direction of a certain drug based treatment (they make money by selling these drugs). Obviously the will offer you good advice which is worthwhile taking on board.





Personally, when I have any ailments I like to go down the natural route, do some research and look for reputable products with guarantees (free trials, money back etc).





Good luck and I'm sure you'll get it back.

Hair loss, 20 year old woman?

About two years ago I dyed my hair with some hair dye that was on sale (I should have known). After I rinsed clumps of hair fell off and it continue to for a few months. Unfortunately I was left with a small bald patch. I've also notice my temples thin. I don't know what to do anymore. Its frustrating. I haven't dyed my hair since but the patch hasn't filled in. I just notice tiny hairs recently. If I go see a dermatologist about how much would they charge me with no insurance? Thanks for any feedback you can give me!Hair loss, 20 year old woman?
I just went to a Dr. to day and told him I have no insurance and they charged me half the normal price. Call first and see what they say over the phone. Good LuckHair loss, 20 year old woman?
You can call the dermatologist office and ask how much a consult is. You may have used an outed bottle of dye or left it in too long. If you try to dye your lighter than your natural colour that can cause your hair to fall out. The bleaching chemicals in it wreak havoc on your hair. But 2 years is a long time to not have your hair grow back. Seeing a derm would be a good idea.

I'm only 33 year old woman and I'm experiencing hair loss. It's quite embarassing. Any suggestion?

read this:


FALLING HAIR -





Does your hair fall a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone. Millions of people from all around the world suffer from dry, brittle and weak hair. Some of the possible reasons for falling hair are:








Tension


Too much work


Illness


Poor diet


Over-exposure to the sun


Perming


Amateur bleaching


Too frequent and inexpert use of tints, rinses or other colourants








Here is what you can do to prevent hair fall








Shampoo regularly. Remember, a CLEAN scalp is a HEALTHY SCALP.





Brahmi amla oil also promotes hair growth.





A high protein diet with plenty of fruits, green vegetables and dairy products is a must.





Drink 10-12 glass of water everyday.





Use a very mild shampoo and condition your hair at least twice a week. When you do, make sure you rinse out the conditioner thoroughly, otherwise residue build-up will cause your hair to look limp and dull.





Know your vitamins! IRON is important for healthy hair and brittle, limp hair indicates an iron deficiency. Spinach has a good iron content, so gulp it down!





ZINC helps prevent hair loss and greying. Eat adequate zinc rich foods. Overweight people tend to have zinc deficiency, which is inversely related to the body mass index. Thus if you are overweight and if your hair falls too much, you may want to increase your intake of zinc containing foods. Recipes containing stone ground, wholegrain flour are rich in zinc.





A shortfall in VITAMIN B may cause dandruff, falling hair, loss of colour and could encourage grey hair. So B group Vitamins are essential for gloss, colour and thickness.





VITAMIN C ensures the health of capillaries supplying blood to hair follicles. Make sure your diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.





VITAMIN E encourages hair growth. Switch from refined flours to wholemeal and wheatgerm, eggs, vegetable oil.





COPPER stops hair from falling. Studies show that the copper content in the blood serum of people with falling hair is less than normal. Different types of alopecia (falling hair) are seen to have a deficiency of this important trace element. Include small quantities of nuts, especially cashews and peanuts, seeds, whole milk and beans in your diet as these contain minute but important amounts of copper.








Homemade remedies for preventing hair fall:





Apply almond oil on scalp and massage.


Grind fenugreek seeds in water and apply on your scalp. Wash off after 40 minutes. Do this every morning for a month 隆V if it suits you! Remember, different treatments suit different types of hair.


Massage warm castor oil + almond oil into your scalp gently. Wrap a hot towel around your scalp so it gets absorbed into the hair. Do this twice a week for healthy, shiny hair.


Add 2-3 drops of honey to a glass of water and use this as the last rinse after shampooing.








Quick Hair Care Conditioner





Mix 1 egg, 2 tbs castor oil, 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp glycerine. Beat until frothy and massage lightly into your scalp. Wrap your head in a hot towel, steam, then wash off. This conditioner makes hair thicker, shiny, soft and manageable.








Honey Conditioner





Beat 1-2 eggs (depending on the length of the hair), 1 tsp honey and 2 tsp olive oil. Massage gently into the scalp. Steam, and shampoo after an hour.








Alcohol Conditioner





Beat 1-2 eggs with 2 tsp brandy. Massage into your scalp. Leave for 10-15 mins. Rinse well. The egg nourishes your hair and brandy stimulates hair growth.





Your hair is a vital beauty asset, requiring constant loving care. And with a little nurturing, lush, glossy hair will be yours





ESSENTIALS FOR FALLING HAIR -











Does your hair fall often Arm yourself with these tools to combat hair fall.











Wide-toothed comb








Get yourself a wide-toothed comb. This is probably one of the most important yet underutilized of all hair tools. A wide-toothed comb helps you distribute conditioner evenly all over your hair while shampooing and conditioning. In addition, it also helps get rid of knots smoothly.





The best time to get rid of knots is during conditioning. Apply conditioner and run a wide toothed comb gently through your hair.





While untangling dry hair, do so in sections. Take one section at a time, and first, untangle the ends of your hair. Do so slowly, and don?t pull unless you want your hair to fall out in clumps or break.





Don?t wait for the last minute before detangling your hair. Every night, while sitting in front of the television, run a wide toothed comb gently through your hair, until you have untangled it completely. Do this every night, and you will notice that your hair remains free from tangles.





Leave-in conditioner


Dry hair tends to tangle easily, and, needless to say, causes it to break. Make sure your hair is never devoid of moisture by always keeping a bottle of leave-in conditioner handy. The next time you feel your hair is dry and rough to the touch, simply rub a dollop of leave-in conditioner between your palms, and apply it to your hair. Comb through with your wide toothed comb. Your hair will be instantly rejuvenated and moisturized. Gradually, the texture will also improve. This is a must if you blow dry your hair regularly, or if it is chemically treated. Such hair constantly craves moisture, so get yourself a bottle of leave-in conditioner.








Oil


Olive, almond and coconut oils are all excellent for the hair. While you could apply oil as an alternative to leave-in conditioner, oil tends to make your hair sticky, and you cannot style your hair well after applying oil. Your only alternative would then be to tie up your hair. For better results with oil, apply just a few drops immediately after washing your hair, when your hair is still dripping wet. Oil doesn?t penetrate the strands as easily as leave-in conditioner does though. Nothing beats a hot oil massage followed by a steam treatment, as the steam helps the oil penetrate the hair strands, strengthening them and curtailing hair fall.








Egg


Egg is great for the hair ? there are no two ways about it! True, it causes a tremendous stink in the bathroom, and your hair may let off an ?eggy? smell, but the results are instantaneous and worth it! Egg strengthens your hair almost immediately, and the egg yolk leaves your hair shining. Whip an egg with two tablespoons of olive oil and apply it to your hair. Wash off after half an hour. Make sure you wash off with cold water though, or the egg will start cooking in your hair, and would be harder to take off! Use a scented shampoo to counter the smell of egg in your hair, and follow up with a leave-in conditioner. Do this for a month, and you will be amazed by the change in your hair texture and the reduction in hair fall.I'm only 33 year old woman and I'm experiencing hair loss. It's quite embarassing. Any suggestion?
There is rogaine for women. Just get it at the drug store. If this doesnt help, a doctor can prescribe some stronger stuff.I'm only 33 year old woman and I'm experiencing hair loss. It's quite embarassing. Any suggestion?
See a doctor. It's probably hormonal and could be your thyroid. Hair loss is a common symptom of a thyroid problem.
See your doctor about it. Hair loss after pregnancy and going off birth control is normal if either apply. But, woman can lose their hair too.





Hair replacement is one option.
you should avoid wearing hat to prevent hair loss and for the mean time lessen the use of conditioner or anything that can damage the hair such as hair colors(highlights),ironing and many more.hope that i help even a little bit
I would look into Rogaine as the other answer suggested. I would also look into nutritional supplements. I would find someone who works in alternative medicine for guidance. In my reading, there are lots of things that can cause hair loss; too many to name, in fact. As far as I know, traditional medicine looks at hair loss as irreversable. But I don't think alternative medicine does. I'd start reading up on it if I was you, and you may be able to determine your cause for your particular case as you know your situation best. Good luck to you. I wouldn't give up if it was me, either.
Hair loss can be caused by various problems. Such as medical conditions, hormones and medicine.


I suggest you call your doctor and get a professional opinion.


I've been a licensed cosmetologist for thirty years.


Hope this helps.
did you try lathering your scalp daily with peanut butter?

I am 31yrs old woman, my frontal hair is balding. i feel very awkward. Is there a good hair loss concealor ?

why not get a hair transplant? I think it is the best option compared to other methods. The technology today can get you hair back to the way it should permanently and make you look young.I am 31yrs old woman, my frontal hair is balding. i feel very awkward. Is there a good hair loss concealor ?
Balding of hair in women is a problem that may leads to inferiority complex. But don't worry you have several option to congeal it Remember the popular Sadhna cutting (front hair is cut short) or else you can go for hair transplantation. Otherwise there are some special ways of hair coloring or highlighting through which you can create a bouncy look of hair.


Usually hair fall or balding is hereditary so take good care and regular care regime to prevent it.Turban therapy or hot oil massage is said to prevent hair loss. You can also take some medicines which prevent hair fall. And more over take vitamin and calcium enriched food to strengthen the hair. All the best.I am 31yrs old woman, my frontal hair is balding. i feel very awkward. Is there a good hair loss concealor ?
maybe you could wear one of those fashion scarf bands to cover the area.there are some really pretty ones about.


its just an idea.


good luck
Dont feel embarrassed, hairloss happens to aLOT of people. Just get a shampoo like rogaine for women...take alot of vitamin a and c.
check this out. a little expensive, but its last and it works! I am a hairstylist and i will be offering this service very soon!





http://www.mylacefrontwig.com/lacefronta鈥?/a>
fear not my boy f is 23 years old and hes getting frey hairs bit i lovee him sooooo much!!


hope that helped.


a wig may help. or hair extensions.
There are some things that color your scalp to help hide the missing hair.





I would carefully review your hygiene habits. For example, if you pull your hair back into a tight ponytail, the pressure causes the hair to break near the scalp. Also massaging your scalp helps to stimulate hair growth.





There are also more extreme methods to get hair back like rogaine for women.
I WEAR A HAT!
Try different hair styles, with more emphasis on the back and draw attention that area.

Which gender suffer more from hair loss?man or woman?

men.Which gender suffer more from hair loss?man or woman?
menWhich gender suffer more from hair loss?man or woman?
heres the break down





Straight men natural hairloss / pattern baldness


gay men hair loss from over waxing / plucking


Lesbian women - unknown


straight women from waxing / plucking / shaving


bi men - natural / pattern baldness


bi women waxing / plucking / shaving
men.
  • day cream
  • What is the most common reason for hair loss in women?

    Some forms of hormonal birth control can contribute to hair loss.





    Also very common after pregnancy.What is the most common reason for hair loss in women?
    *** My Success with Natural Techniques To Re-grow Lost Hair





    Been on minoxidil ( R0gaine庐 ) for about a year and a half and have not seen even the smallest amount of regrowth that i almost fell into depression.





    My hair only started visibly growing on the bald spot after skeptically trying out the various natural techniques to re-grow lost hair @ http://www.regrowmyhair.info





    I would highly recommend this easy to follow step-by-step guide with pictures to anyone who is suffering from hair loss right now. But remember this isn't a miracle cure for baldness as you will also need to put in some effort in order to see results. And its only a minimum commitment of 15 minutes a day to help re-grow your lost hair.





    Anyway, its also a cheaper and effective way of re-growing lost hair compared to those unnatural ways which may involve harsh chemicals that may have side effects.What is the most common reason for hair loss in women?
    Hi, what a coincidence, I read a good article on this topic at ezinearticles just yesterday! The url of that article is:





    http://ezinearticles.com/?Hair-Loss-In-W鈥?/a>
    Malnutrition from weight loss
    Stress or giving birth