my hair is falling out!!!?

Question

ok im only 17 and i think my hair is falling out or something...i go to stroke it and then a bunch of strands fall out...in the past year it has gotten a lot thinner and it has amost no body...im afraid to brush it in the morning because i dont know whether or not my hair will stay... i love my hair and i dont want it to go...can anyone help by telling me what is happening or how i can prevent it? please please help me.

Answer 1

Like i have said in the past if your going to answer someones question please know what your talking about!
The first answer is so wrong, rude and inconsiderate.
My dear please type in the search "why hair falls out" see what you find
if you want an answer here don't come to beauty go to those who might know like "Health" . good luck

Answer 2

First of all, forget the cancer answers. Cancer does not cause hair loss, the medicine used to fight the disease is the problem.
Also, remember that it is normal for lots of hair to fall out everyday. It's much more noticible when the hair is long so if you've recently grown your hair that may be the problem.
The other things that cause hair loss are:
Heredity – the effects of testosterone, the male sex hormone
Hormonal changes – such as thyroid disease, childbirth or use of the birth control pill
Alopecia areata – an autoimmune disorder
Nervous habits – such as continual hair pulling or scalp rubbing
Rough handling – brushing too vigorously, tight rolling of hair curlers, overbleaching or the use of harsh dyes and chemicals
Burns or injuries
Tinea capitis (ringworm of the scalp)
Long-term illness, major surgery and high fever – may cause temporary hair loss.
I hope this helps.

Answer 3

My sister has alopecia which is a hair disease. It's probably not it and she doesn't know how she got it and the doctor doesnt either. But if your seeing patches of hair falling out whether its big or small, see a doctor. Beucase you probably can prevent more from falling off and the doctor can give you meds.

Answer 4

your hair only falls out from kemo not cancer. and have you dyed your hair alot? that may cause it. also has anyone else in your family gone through this it may be genetic. also it could be stress from you thinking your hairs falling out. or maybe you brush your hair to little. but my hair falls out alot you lost abotu 100 hairs a day. everyone does.



hope i helped.

Answer 5

our hair is made up of keratin. and once in a while they fall off... We lose about 80 strands of hair everyday...

This is HAPPENING to me right now, and I had the thought of losing my hair!! and that really freaks me out!!!
It's not a sign of cancer.

why? your hair would only fall off if you HAD CHEMOTHERAPHY, which i don't think you had!

so, if I were you, I would only worry about buying anew brush!!

Answer 6

To treat hair loss apply a little lemon juice with some black tea. Massage well and shampoo.Rub oil into the scalp. Wring out a towel in hot water and wrap it on the head. Keep it on for 15 minutes. Shampoo and dry well. Check out
http://usefulinfo-hairloss.blogspot.com/ for more info.

Answer 7

You may have a vitamin deficiency, especially the B vitamins.

The B-Complex vitamins, sometimes called the beauty vitamins, are essential for hair growth and are needed for healthy hair, especially biotin.

A deficiency in vitamins B2, B6, or biotin can possibly lead to hair loss. It's important to note that the B vitamins all work together in unison. They should always be taken together for optimal hair health. Use powder packs like Emergen-C w/ Vitamin B complex. These simple drinks are inexpensive to buy at GNC, over the web, or at your local superstore. They contain all the essential Vitamin B vitamins in one easy to take drink.

Vitamin C and E helps to maintain hair health and also aid in enhancing scalp circulation.

Antioxidants - Glutathione, Coenzyme q10, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A as Beta Carotene, Lutein, and Lycopene can help protect your hair from oxidative damage.


Beta Carotene or Vitamin A works with the B vitamins to keep hair shiny.

Inositol is part of the B vitamin complex that experts claim to be linked to hair growth thus supporting hair health.

Iodine is a trace mineral that helps to regulate thyroid hormone production, thus preventing dry hair and hair loss.

PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) is a member of the B complex family that appears to be linked to healthy skin and hair. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of folic acid in bacteria. PABA may prevent hair loss by protecting hair follicles when taken as a supplement form.

L-Methionine is a sulfur-bearing essential amino acid that is needed for hair and muscle production. It also prevents brittle hair.

Lastly, essential fatty acids such as Omega 3 fish oil is known for their ability to significantly improve hair and nail health, improving hair texture, luster and condition. Good sources are Flax Seed Oil, Borage Oil, Fish Oil, and Hard Cold Pressed Olive Oil.

If you want to learn more about any of the specific Vitamins I recommend on my website, please take a look here:

http://www.lookgreat-loseweight-savemoney.com/vitamin-supplements.html

The above vitamin information was copy/pasted from my website newsletter. I have the right to reproduce it.

Good luck sweety!
Carolyn
http://www.lookgreat-loseweight-savemoney.com/

Answer 8

I asked a question like this a week ago...
i'm 13 and i've been having lots of hairs come out when i brush my hair, when i ring out my hair after a shower, and just in school when i'm sitting!
I got answers like....
ur shedding..
cause of blow dryers, irons...

here's the link...
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AssVwhkyYSwC9arSkmnSx2_ty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20070924160011AAIWabC

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Answer 9

Stress, happens to me too.

Answer 10

cancer...stress.