I'm a 15 year old girl and I'm losing my hair!?

Question

I'm a healthy 15 year old girl with very, very fine hair and for some reason i'm losing WAY too much of it! When it started we (my parents and I) thought it was iron related because i was a vegitarian so i began to eat meat again and it stopped for a little bit but nows it's happening again?? Any other tips on how to keep extremely fine hair healthy would be appreacitated

I know its normal to lose about 100 hairs a day or something like that, but i'm losing more than that...

Answer 1

If you think it is iron related you should go to the doctors because you could be anaemic. It isnt a serious problem and can be easily cured with iron tablets.

I'm anaemic, its really hard to tell you have it.. do you get bruises easily and are worn out easily?

To keep fine hear healthy try not to brush it as much, use a comb more than a brush and dont wash your hair everyday as you could be washing away some of your hairs natural oils and minerals.

Hope thats a help,
Becky x

Answer 2

1. Treat local cause like seborrhoic dermatitis or dandruff. Thinking it to be some fungal infection (Tinea Capitis), Nizoral shampoo might help. Use it daily 2-3 days then biweekly and then weekly.
2. Take vitamins and minerals.
Good luck!

Answer 3

In addition to ovarian and other female issues, a thyroid problem can have hair loss as a symptom. This needs to be evaluated by your doctor to see what they think is going on.

Answer 4

i have the same issue, but mine is due to ovarian troubles. if you dont have regular periods, maybe you should see your doctor and have a hormone screen run. sounds like it started happening all of a suddun, which makes me think hormonal issues.

Answer 5

yes i am losing alo ttoo and i am only 12!! i dont know why this is happening but i hope you and i both stop this soon..