How do i know if i have a certain vitamin deficiency?

Question

5 months ago I dyed my hair, since then I have been shedding hair. I try to find the culprit, but can't. So I'm wondering if I have a vitamin deficiency somewhere? I have been taking pre natal vitamins since then, but am still shedding. I not under any stress. Does anyone know what this could be from? And if it is a certain vitamin deficiency than what test need to be run and who should i go to too see what I am lacking? Also, all blood work came back fine.

Also, hair is coming out by the root, or the little white bulb at the end. I don't know if thats the same.

Answer 1

As a hairstylist, I first evaluate the hair condition. If it's not hair loss due to breakage from damage, I ask the following:


Are you wearing your hair in a pony tail more than you used to?

Are you wearing your hair curly more often?

Are you shampooing less frequently?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it might just be that you only see your hair shed when you shampoo it. If hair is straight & you have your hands in it a lot, you won't notice when you drop hair.

Have you just had a baby/pregnancy?
Hormonal changes can cause temporary hair loss. Your body will correct itself in time.

Do you have an eating disorder? If you're not getting the proper nutrition, your body will not waste resources on producing hair (even if you take vitamins).

If this doesn't apply to you, I suggest you re-visit the blood work. Hypo-thyroidism can cause hair loss. Doctors argue about what's considered a normal level of TSH. Ask for a copy of your recent bloodwork to be mailed to you. It might be that what one Dr considers normal, another won't. You can read more by following the link below.

http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/tshtestwars.htm


I was just looking at your history of questions. You sound like you could have a color allergy. This can cause scalp breakout, patchy hairloss, and an overall aggrivated scalp.
Oddly enough, I developed a color allergy (yep, I'm a hairstylist who can't color my hair) around the same time I was diagnosed with hypo-thyroidsm.
Doctors can't test for this allergy, you just have to monitior your own level of sensitivity.
Good luck!

Answer 2

You may not have a vitamin deficiency. Your hair could just be dry from the dye. It depends. Is your hair coming out from the root or does it break off? You can tell if your hair comes out from the root if it is white at the end.

If your hair loss is due to breakage. I would suggest that you do intensive hair conditioning. There are some great products out there like Ojon. http://www.ulta.com/control/product/~category_id=ojon/~product_id=2141314

You definitely don't have to spend that kind of money though. Olive oil works great. Just use about a tablespoon throughout all of your hair before you use shampoo and conditioner. Then follow with a light leave-in conditioner. I highly recommend the Biolage line. http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/hydratherapie.aspx

In addition to intensive conditioning, you should also use a wide tooth comb to detangle your hair. It causes less breakage.

Answer 3

any thing w/ lost of protein also try this method helped me alot
well when ur younger ur hair grows nice n faster b/c of the exercise n deit u've grown up with...i had the same problem u have i use to have long hair down where my bra strap is and i choped it to ear length and it took awhile to grow back...but now its past my clavical...took 2yrs to find the best way to grow it back...what i do is i use oil base condionter n shampoo and precondition my hair b4 i wash it like hot oil treatments or put cond. on the ends of my hair then i wash it and i leave a lil put of cond. on the ends to keep it perfect from the heat n also from brushin it like crazy..i also take prenatal vitamins which help b/c of the folic aicd and vitamin b...also just trim the ends where u see a split end not to much just enough so it won't go ne higher...if u try this method it should help the hair to come back nice b/c i told my friend the same thing n she can't stop tellin me thank u


r u taken prenatal vitamins w/ iron if so stop get the ones w/o b/c the vitamins r storng for a baby n a mother if u get the one w/o u should b fine

Answer 4

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Answer 5

The ammonia in the hair dye causes your hair to fall out. Its the same as a perm. Also if your hair falls out alot alot alot it could be that if you dieting and losing to much at once, if you have like muscle pains, bowel problems, even heavier or frequent periods along with the hair loss then you may have a thyroid problem. I went through the hair lose thing to and my stylist ask me these questions. It was because of my dieting habits. If you dont eat healthy enough for your body then you'll lose hair. If you notice diabetics lose hair as well and thats from being unhealthy(or heredity). Just keep and eye on it and consult your stylist(they dont do hair for nothing)and a doctor!

Answer 6

I wouldn't take prenatal vitamins if you are not pregnant. Too much of a vitamin can sometimes cause the same symptoms as too little of a vitamin. You could try using a deep conditioner (garnier or mayonnnaise)...

Misty below makes a good point about thyroid problems and hair loss...and all of her points in general are very good tips..

Answer 7

Vitamin C. Consult your doctor and tricologist who will do analysis of your hair...