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Shedding hair at 26/ female...
I started noticing hair loss about 3 weeks ago, and didnt think much of it... Until i started pulling clumps of hair out while washing it in the shower. Then when brushing it i would lose even more hair in the brush and also noticed clumps coming out. i have noticed my hair loss underneath my pony tail,and that is the only spot that is really noticeable right now, but i can feel that my hair is thinning throughout the entire scalp. I have had numerous blood tests; testing my thyroid, CBC, Iron was a little low but i am not anemic, although my ferritin level was at 20. Which I think just may be my "normal" because back in 2007 i had my ferritin tested in a routine visit and it was at 21. And in 2007 i was NOT having any hair loss. Also had Vitamin D, and glucose tested. Everything came out normal, and my dr did mention that my ferritin wasn't even that low. I am so upset and scared that i am going to lose all of my hair if i dont figure out what is causing this. I am taking iron sulfate right now and fish oil. My dr has scheduled me for a patch skin sample, but that isn't until September. I am a 26 year old female. not pregnant btw, and my youngest is 3 years old. i never experienced any type of hair loss in the past, not during or after pregnancy. Any suggestions as to what could be going on? i would to love to hear from other people who have experienced this.
I am experiencing the same problem!!!! HELP
Hi Courtney.
I am a 26 year old Female. I have just discovered that my hair has been malting more than usual.. Im so Freaked out by this as I have never had this problem before and my hair is already thin!! this is my WORST fear! When I brush my Hair i noticed that hair was coming out more than usual and I noticed it is just everywhere in my bathroom. The last 2 times I have washed my hair, there has just been peices that are longer than my hair and easy to pull out. Tonight I had a stupid amount of hair come out at once after washing. Maybe 30 strands. More possibly. Everyone is telling me not to worry about this, But HELLO!- its MY hair! Stupidly enough, I have worn hair extensions for a few years now on and off and have foolishly styled it with an hair iron for years. Now I think all of this damage has cought up... im punished and my hair is coming out. Could you please update me with what your situation is and what you have found out. I know you posted this quiet some time ago, AUG i think. I would really like to hear back from you if you wouldnt mind. I have an appointment booked with the Ashley and Martin hair clinic in 2 Mondays time. I have been to the hairdresser and switched shampoos. My friends have told me not to worry and that it is either to do with the weather, or stress ( I have been stressed alot lately), or diet. I have no idea. My scalp has also been quiet itchy at times. I would love a response. Thanks. :)
Rebecca.