Problems in the shower.?

Question

Whenever I take a shower, my hair falls out like crazy! I run my fingers through it when I rinse, and a big chunk of it is between my fingers. Any idea why this is happening?

Answer 1

You lose between 50 & 100 hairs per day, & most of them are shed while washing or brushing the hair. It is competely normal to lose your hair, it goes through a shedding phase to get rid of old hair, once your hair is shedded a new one will grow in it's place.

If your hair is in fact coming out in large clumps this could be a seriouse problem & you should consult a doctor right away.

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Answer 2

I have the same problem. Two things: One, i live in Phoenix, AZ but i have only lived here a couple of years. I used to live in a cool, moist climate, now i am in a hot dry one. When i moved here my hair started doing the same thing. It would come out in handfulls. All my friends and sister in laws have the same problem here, so perhaps it has to do with your environment partially. Second, stress really effects my hair. A year ago when i had a nasty stressful job it would come out all over the place all the time, and very much so in the shower. Now that i have a nice, mellow job i hardly notice the "fallout." However, when i have a really stressful day, I notice serious hair loss for the next couple of days. Also when it's moist out like during monsoon i have less hair loss than winter when it's dry.
ALso consider nutrition. This effects hair skin and nails a lot. For example, i did not know i was Wheat Gluten Intolerant. I have always had extremely thin, breakable nails. I have been on a Wheat free diet for 2 years now and i notice that little things like my nails and hair are so much stronger, my nails are thicker too. You could have a vitamin or mineral deficency, or you may be eating something your body rejects. I highly recommend a nutritionist. Lastly, I started using a shampoo & conditioner (and other treatments) called Nioxin. this really helps. Very readily available, check any salon or beauty store. It is rich in vitamins (especially C) and is your best defense against fallout. I have seen bald spots in women (from similar hair loss) grow back from this product. Also look into heredity. it is possible for women to experience hair loss because of genes. take care and remember to try to stress less and get all your vitamins and minerals.

Answer 3

You DO need to take some measures to protect your fair from being got damaged and fasten them in the root area.And you'd better choose some nutritious shampoo, and I suggest you should go see a doctor.

Answer 4

okay dont freak i have the same thing going on with me it can be stress. i promise it happens to lots of ppl its normal u just might have something going on in life causeing a great amount of stress. if u want u can even go see a doc. i did and i was told its just stress. so do something special for yourself. i hope this helps good luck and if all else fails we can go bald together^-^

Answer 5

Mine does that too and so does my sisters. And it has nothing to do with anorexia or bulemia. That was kinda insulting....=| Anyway, it's normal. Just like every mammal in the world...we all shed

Answer 6

Are you anorexic or bulimic? Do you have some other health issue? You better go and see a doctor and find out.

Best of luck

Answer 7

happens to me too. i think its just dead hair that is stuck in there until the water flushes it out. i know.. i shed like crazy and it scared me in the beginning, too.

Answer 8

Are you using any chemicals in your hair? If so, it could be over processed.
Stress could do it too. I know from personal experience.

Answer 9

u could have a habit of pulling at ur hair at night as well

Answer 10

it could be the shampoo your using and ya might have alow iron intake..you might not be pregnant but...prenatal vitamins work wonders.