I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing th

I am an eighteen year old female, just started college six months ago, and I used to have a very, very thick head of hair. Lately, I seem to be losing a lot of it, when I brush it, when I shower, and even when I just run my fingers through it! It does not seem to be breaking, it seems to be coming right out from the roots...

What is causing this and how can I solve the problem?

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

It could be stress, bad nutrition, etc Have you had any hormonal changes? (ie starting birth control) When I started the pill I had that problem, my stylist recommended Nioxxin shampoo/conditioner, it's a scalp treatment and it really made a difference for me.

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

Two of the leading causes of sudden hair loss are genes and stress. Hairloss may be inherited, but this is usually not sudden, but happens over time. What is sudden about it is that you notice large clumps of hair staying on the brush or comb when you do your hair each morning. Although this is common in males, it does happen to females as well. Severe stress has also been identified as a cause of sudden hair loss because it interferes with the inner workings of the body閳ユ獨 hormones. This can be psychological stress or trauma to the body following an accident or major surgery.

People that experience sudden hair loss contact their doctor immediately to try to find the causes of sudden hair loss. If there is no underlying stress or side effects from medication, sudden hair loss could be a warning sign of the early onset of a disease such as diabetes or lupus or even an infection of the scalp.

Some people who experience sudden hair loss realize that the problem is caused by DHT. This is usually what causes rapid hair loss due to genetic causes. The doctor can prescribe a DHT blocker as a shampoo or a topical solution that will help to slow the effects of thinning hair and help some of the hair to grow back. Of course every case is different. What works well for one person may not work for another.

One of the more serious hair loss causes is a condition called alopecia. There are several forms of this condition, but there is no cure for it. The forms of alopecia are:

璺?Alopecia areata 閳?in this form of the condition patients experience sudden hair loss in patches that leave bald spots in different parts of the scalp

璺?Alopecia totalis 閳?this results in total hair loss on all of the scalp

璺?Alopecia universalis 閳?this is total hairloss all over the body

When doctors are trying to find the causes of rapid hair loss, the first tests will be blood tests to determine whether there is an infection, a deficiency or a hormone problem. Sudden hair loss in itself is a traumatic experience and people often rush out and purchase all manner of products to try to get their hair to grow back. These products will probably not work unless you have identified the underlying causes of sudden hair loss. It is important to so this first rather than waste your money on products that will not do anything for you or your hair.

Sudden hair loss is not common, but happens. Find out the cause first before doing anything else.

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

My guess is you have two things going on--stress and poor diet. I know when you get to college, you end up eating lots of junk food, and cafeteria food is not always the best. And college is very stressful. Both can be factors in hair loss. Try and get plenty of sleep. Try and eat healthier foods, and even take a multivitamin. You might talk to whoever cuts your hair about what else you can do. Maybe try a strengthening shampoo.

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

I also have this problem and I am as well a college student. For me the reason for the hair loss was stress. I thought that I had a thyroid problem so I went to the doctor and all was fine. After being asked a few questions by my doctor he concluded that my hair loss was due to the stresses of college. I suggest that you go see your doctor to rule out any medical problems but it may most likely be stress.

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

Stress

Hypothiroid

diabetes

Get to your college health center

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

Stress, thyroid issues, and PCOS come to mind. I have PCOS and my hair is a lot thinner now than it used to be. When I was in 9th grade and stress-free, an entire patch of hair actually fell out (but luckily in a spot that could easily be covered by the rest of my hair).

A doctor could determine your situation, but if they don't give you a thorough check-up and just say that it's stress, I'd get a second opinion.

I have been losing what I would consider unnaturally large amounts of hair. What could be causing this?

I am 17 and i have the exact same problem, but mine is because my thyroids..and probably some stress too..lol. Have you gotten your thyroids checked?