Help! I am only a teen and hair is falling out!?
I am only 16 (17 in a couple months) and my hair is falling out. Its been doing this since I was 12ish, maybe 13. It seems to only fall out in the shower but I do pick a few hairs, during the day, off of myself and both the table and computer. Yes I dye my hair but the hair dye isn't the problem because even my natural hair (before I started dyeing my hair) fell out. I also use a gentle hair dye plus my scalp does not get irritated when I dye it. I have done everything suggested on the web, gone to the doctor, bought products at Sally's recommended by the employees, let my hair dry instead of blow drying it, taking vitamins, switching to wide tooth combs, not using hair styling products (gel, mouse, hairspray, etc.), and switching to sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. I've even tried dying my hair less often. When I went to the doctor they did blood tests and said I was low on vitamin D and other than that I was completely normal and healthy. They said to take 2000 units of vitamin D once a day. They examined my scalp and said I wasn't having any reaction to hair dye but couldn't find anything wrong. I only have parkland medicaid insurance and don't have any other doctors in my area that will except it. My own doctor doesn't even except it anymore so I can't be seen for anything at all by him. What do I do!? Thank you for the help.
November 11th, 2010 - 13:03
Hair loss is a very common problem among people. In most cases abnormal loosing of hair is a sign of health problems. What is abnormal loosing of hair? Do not panic if you loose from 50 to 100 hair per day – this is normal. If you clearly lose more or you see hairless spots on your head – see your doctor.
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November 11th, 2010 - 13:03
It’s nothing to worry about, honestly! My hair falls out quite a bit as well and I’m still not bald lol you lose up to 200 hairs a day and when you shower this helps to get rid of the dead hairs so you probably notice it more after washing etc.
Also you’re 16 so hormones probably play a big part. When I started using contraception my hair fell out a lot more so hormones/periods/etc can cause a bit of hair loss.
Try taking multi-vitamins, drink plenty of water, eat healthy, etc. But to be honest as long as your hair is healthy and you’re looking after it, don’t worry about it.