hi, does anyone know whats good for hair loss. female 33.?

Question

im currently on medication called lithium, has anyone ever experienced the same prob?

Answer 1

Lithium may cause hair fall.But first check up fro a doctor whether there is any infection of scalp.Tension will increase hair fall.Be cool and avoid all tensions.Massage of scalp daily with few drops of almond oil will stop/slow down hair fall.Eating of curry leaves (few only) daily is good.If your doctor permits vitamin containing Zinc(Zevit) take one daily.Be cool and you will have more hair.Do not panic.Some hair fall is common for all.

Answer 2

Dr. Kumar replies : Not a single factor is responsible for hair loss. Heredity factors, Ageing, Hormonal Imbalance, Illness and infectious diseases, Nervous disorders, Toxic substances, Injury and impairment, Severe radiation and many other reasons can be behind. No two doctors would ever opine the same about the hair loss disease.

But one thing, every doctor would agree in general that : healthy lifestyle, discipline, good food habits, regular exercise, stress free life, a good night's sleep, better sexual life etc. are very helpful in preserving your hair, minimise the hairloss and even in the growth of new hair. Most of the medicines available for better hair growth dont act to their name. Yes, one thing have been seen working actually and that is Pranayama and some Yoga exercises. And both these are free by chance.

Answer 3

I agree that you should have blood tests for thyroid,but also what about your diet. A bad diet can make your iron levels low, which can affect your hair. I have had hair loss on and off for a few years. I did have an underactive thyroid, but I also found that when I went through a stressful period, I lost more hair. I'ts hard to stay calm when your worried, but I'm sure your hairloss will slow down and start to recover soon. Believe me, I have been in despair in the past, but I now have a thick head of hair.

Answer 4

I agree with the poster below, about the thyroid, but also hair loss can be caused by polycystic ovarian disease (now believed to be from insulin resistance). Have your doctor do lab tests to check for your free testosterone and SBHG levels. Your body may have an over-production of male hormones or androgens that is causing your hair to fall out (are you gaining weight in the mid-section as well? Messed up periods? Excessive hair? All may point to signs of PCOS).

There are meds out there to help! Just a suggestion to have this checked out as well.

Good luck to you.

Answer 5

It could be related to the lithium...or it could be your thyroid. Have your doc check a TSH the next time you go in for a checkup. If you are having other problems such as hot or cold intollerance, cold feet and hands, problems sleeping (though with your other med it may be hard to determine this) I would definitely think this could be the case.

Answer 6

many people often get hair loss it could be due to stress recent pregnancy or child birth or medication. i see this happen to women regulary so remember its normal. try getting scalp or indian head massage as it stimulates the hair growth

Answer 7

What causes excessive hair loss?
A number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.

Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment of the thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

Many women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out. When the hormones return to pre-pregnancy levels, that hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss starts again.

Some medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also called anticoagulants), medicines used for gout, medicines used in chemotherapy to treat cancer, vitamin A (if too much is taken), birth control pills and antidepressants.

Certain infections can cause hair loss. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines.

Finally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes. Since hair loss may be an early sign of a disease, it is important to find the cause so that it can be treated.



Can improper care of my hair cause hair loss?
Yes. If you wear pigtails or cornrows or use tight hair rollers, the pull on your hair can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia (say: "al-oh-pee-sha"). If the pulling is stopped before scarring of the scalp develops, your hair will grow back normally. However, scarring can cause permanent hair loss. Hot oil hair treatments or chemicals used in permanents (also called "perms") may cause inflammation (swelling) of the hair follicle, which can result in scarring and hair loss.


What is common baldness?
The term "common baldness" usually means male-pattern baldness, or permanent-pattern baldness. Male-pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss in men. Men who have this type of hair loss usually have inherited the trait. Men who start losing their hair at an early age tend to develop more extensive baldness. In male-pattern baldness, hair loss typically results in a receding hair line and baldness on the top of the head.

Women may develop female-pattern baldness. In this form of hair loss, the hair becomes thin over the entire scalp.



Can my doctor do something to stop hair loss?
Perhaps. Your doctor will probably ask you some questions about your diet, any medicines you're taking, whether you've had a recent illness and how you take care of your hair. If you're a woman, your doctor may ask questions about your menstrual cycle, pregnancies and menopause. Your doctor may want to do a physical exam to look for other causes of hair loss. Finally, blood tests or a biopsy (taking a small sample of cells to examine under a microscope) of your scalp may be needed.



Is there any treatment for hair loss?
Depending on your type of hair loss, treatments are available. If a medicine is causing your hair loss, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Recognizing and treating an infection may help stop the hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.

Medicines may help slow or prevent the development of common baldness. One medicine, minoxidil (brand name: Rogaine), is available without a prescription. It is applied to the scalp. Both men and women can use it. Another medicine, finasteride (brand name: Propecia) is available with a prescription. It comes in pills and is only for men. It may take up to 6 months before you can tell if one of these medicines is working.

If adequate treatment is not available for your type of hair loss, you may consider trying different hairstyles or wigs, hairpieces, hair weaves or artificial hair replacement.

i hope this helps you-good luck