2006-09-11 15:46:36 · 13 answers · asked by JOLIE69 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
No. Thinning hair and dull hair and hair loss have more to do with hair care, genetics or even a possible thyroid problem. Go to your doctor and tell them your concerns and let them run tests.
2006-09-11 15:53:27 · answer #1 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thinning hair and dull hair with hair loss is not a sign of cancer, but it can be a sign of other medical conditions. Low functioning thyroid, inadequate nutrition, and even severe stress to name just a few. Talk this over with your Dr. to make sure there ore no serious underlying problems.
2006-09-13 16:13:37 · answer #2 · answered by mamasheilag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of things that I would consider before cancer. That's not to say you should see a doc if you're concerned. But to ease some of your fears these things could be caused by a shortage of certain vitamins or minerals, poor diet in general, etc. You actually probably should see a doc so he can evaluate what about your diet needs to be changed, if that's the case.
2006-09-11 22:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by class act 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be a sign of underactive or no thyroid. Do you feel tired all the time and do you get chest pain at times? Does your vision blur sometimes?
It can also be a side effecto of coloring it too often or maybe you just need to change your shampoo.
Another thing that causes hair loss is eating raw egg whites. Do you eat a lot of caesar salad made with dressing that is made with raw eggs?
2006-09-11 22:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by nellie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds more like a thyroid problem. Hair loss from cancer only occurs with chemo or sometimes radiation if the head area is treated.
2006-09-11 22:55:57 · answer #5 · answered by rhymer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually no, the treatment of cancer is what makes your hair fall out, the biggest thing that causes hair loss is poor nutrition... my hair got really thin 5 years ago when I was on a diet... now I take fruit and juice tablets and eat more veggies and my hair is thick again.
2006-09-11 22:53:29 · answer #6 · answered by 13 ths LINDA S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very unlikely. Hair loss associated with cancer is a result of the treatment, not the disease itself. Hair loss is generally a result of heredity, stress, hormone fluctuation, or a thyroid condition.
2006-09-11 22:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by dh1977 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. I would worry more about increased hair in spots.
Hair loss from cancer is only caused by the cancer treatment. So if you weren't getting treated and you had cancer, your hair would be fine.
2006-09-11 22:52:08 · answer #8 · answered by JoeIQ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hair loss only come with the therapy afterwords. I think, or at least that is what happened with my uncle when he got cancer. The treatment's were really hard on him. He has it again and they just gave him 6 months or less if the operation doesn't go well. If they put him on chemo again, they said he won't make it through it.
2006-09-11 22:51:50 · answer #9 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe so But the one thing I do know is you may need some vitamin B 12
2006-09-11 22:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by chunkymonkey7304 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋