I'm a 22 year old female with hair loss?

Question

I've noticed in the past couple of months my hair has been falling out more than normal, with the white bulb attached. I went to the doctor and he did blood tests and my thyroid was fine, no diabetes, I did show a bit of a low iron level though so he prescribed me iron pills.

I also went to the dermatologist and he didn't seem that concerned either, asked the usual questions about stress (I'm as stressed as the next person, diet (mine's not great, but it's not terrible either), etc. He told me I need to take more blood tests and I still need to do those (I think they're for ANA, whatever that is, testosterone and what looks to be DHT? Handwriting is of course sloppy)

I've been taking multivitamins and biotin and drinking protein shakes and I THINK the hair loss has slowed slightly, but I still see hairs in my hairbrush with the root attached, and the hair on the top of my head is noticeable thinner, at least to me. How much more am I going to lose??? I'm freaking out

Answer 1

I am 20 yrs old, and i went thru the same thing about 3-4 months ago... doctor said i was totally healthy and fine, and after tons of testing and blood/urine test and work, it was finalized as SEVERE STRESS. i lost alot of hair, especially in the shower, i would leave with tons of hair at the bottom of the drain...but dont worry, your body will never let you lose THAT much hair, to the point where you look like your balding or anything...dont you worry....at all. take vitamins, over the counter and use a hair strengthening shampoo...also, make sure you try to get adquate rest at nite, and try to free your mind of stress and worries, bc that will only make things worse... try drinking some warm milk or hot tea before you go to bed, and/or do what i did when i was going nuts with stress: take YOGA. it teaches you how to breathe and relaxe and just calm yourself down when your totally stressed.
sometimes i think that yoga was the only thing that kept me from going crazy... i hope you feel better..and good luck

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Answer 3

I'm 24 and have the same problem.I also had hair loss problems last year and I used Vichy Aminexil cures n Priorin pills They were very effective but rather expensive.Now I've used Inneov vitamin pills for nearly two months but it didn't work.Today I went to a hair salloon n they said I haid Hair loss due to excess sebum
(I have oily hair) n they recommended I use Schwarzkopf Bonacure Hair Growth products but they are expensive too.Now I'm searching for some home remedy or else I will use Vichy cures again.Please share if u find sth really works I ll let u know. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Hair fall is always due to 4 basic reasons 1. dandruff 2. lice 3.skin infection and 4. weakness or loss of vitamins. Apart from this usage of shampoos and cosemetic oils and a hair dryer also are reasons for a hair fall. Do the following for a month and see the results.
1. Wash your head only with baby shampoo and then wash with anti dandruff shampoo once in a week. Apply pure boiled and cooled coconut oil very little because excess would result in a dust sticking. Eat plenty of green vegetables, eat salted chashew nuts and almonds ( 10 grms everyday) , 1 teaspoon of honey, figs (3 nos every day) codliver oil 1 teaspoon everyday avoid heavy meat & other fatty foods. All the best.

Answer 5

The hair is not just a part of your body and it is a symbol of beauty, status and health. It is important for you to take proper care of your health in order to prevent early hair loss. Learn here https://tr.im/jfwmA

It is not a very serious problem and with a little bit of caution you will be able to prevent further hair loss.

There are certain uncontrollable factors like pregnancy conditions or certain illness or genetic factors that will result in hair loss. But, this does not mean that you cannot do something about your hair loss.

Answer 6

22 year female hair loss

Answer 7

The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits low on the front of the neck. Your thyroid lies below your Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge (isthmus) in the middle. When the thyroid is its normal size, you’re unlikely to be able to feel it.
All types of hyperthyroidism are due to overproduction of thyroid hormones, but the condition can develop in several ways.
Thyroid hormone production can be suppressed or halted completely in these ways: https://tr.im/B4KYK

Answer 8

Hair loss affects both men and women. Here are some natural remedies that can help boost hair growth: https://bitly.im/aLV57 While genetics plays a role, there are other factors, including: hormonal imbalances, an underactive thyroid gland, nutrient deficiencies and insufficient scalp circulation.

Answer 9

We often see hypothyroid symptoms totally reversed when commits to a plan that supports balance through nutrition and daily self-care. Learn here https://tr.im/MoCr7

Consume foods naturally high in B vitamins, such as whole grains, nuts, and seeds, and iodine (fish, seaweed, vegetables and root vegetables).
Exercise daily, at least 30–60 minutes per day, 4–5 times a week.
Practice deep breathing and other techniques that trigger the “relaxation response” – such as meditation and guided visualization.

Answer 10

Do you have any other symptoms? Do you gain weight easily, have skin issues?

Your dr. is right to check your hormone levels (estrogen, testosterone, progesterone). Your ANA is Anti-Nuclear Antibodies. He is probably ruling out auto-immune diseases.

I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and my main symptom, besides weight gain, was hair loss. I lost about half the hair on my head. I lost it most of all on the top of my head. My testerone and estrogen levels are all messed up.