Does anyone know why my hair is falling out?

Question

I used to have really thick hair but over the past few years, and more so recently, it has been falling out. I only have to run my finger through it and loads comes out. Any ideas?

Answer 1

Here are some of the more common causes for hair loss, in order of likelihood:

1. Genetics. The degree of hair loss varies depending on your heredity. If your dad's bald or balding, and your granddad was the same, then you likely will be also.
2. Vitamins, or lack thereof. A lot of the B-vitamins, biotin, and other trace minerals are important in growing and maintaining healthy hair. Check into hair-healthy vitamin supplements.
3. Prescription medications. Many drugs can cause temporary hair loss, in particular chemotherapy drugs.
4. Hair styling products. Some people have adverse or allergic reactions to hair sprays and gels, causing hair loss; others overuse the products without adequate hair shampooing to remove the products.
5. Skin or scalp disease. (eczema, seborrhea, psoriasis)

Now, having said that, it is normal to lose at least some hair as part of the normal hair growth process...everyone sheds hair to varying degrees on a daily basis. Plus, hair on both males and females will thin somewhat with age. If you are concerned that your hair is coming out at an abnormal rate, then a visit to the doctor is in order.

Hope this helped.

Answer 2

You probably have a vitamin deficiency -probably a B12 deficiency. Get a B-complex and a bottle of BIOTIN. Biotin is a major component in the natural hair manufacturing process -- it is essential to not only grow new hair, but it also plays a major role in the overall health of skin and nails.

Answer 3

It could be hormonal! I lost a lot of hair after I stopped nursing my daughter. Ask your doctor! I am sure it is nothing to worry about.

Answer 4

1) medications , in particular antidepressants.
2) nutritional deficiencies
3) stress
4) recently given birth
5) hormonal changes

Answer 5

Are you drinking/bathing/swimming in water that has high metallic/PCBs or other pollutent content?

Answer 6

maybe your hair is falling out because u r probably using junk hair products like gel , hair spray etc....i used to use it and my hair was falling out because i used it everyday!!!!

Answer 7

are you drinking plenty of milk and water? If not, you should and that will help!

Answer 8

go to the salon

Answer 9

start using multi-vitamins

Answer 10

genetics