thinning hair

yhm024 · 07-11-2003, 07:44 PM

i turned sixteen about 3 months ago and at around that time my hair has been falling out, but thinning all over not just at one spot. i lost some hair infront on my forhead. i was wondering if this is like male pattern baldness or someting because both my parents have kinda thin hair but neither of them are bald at all. is there anyway i can stop this? maybe im doing somethin to cause this? can anyone tell me if anything causes thinning hair and if it will grow back cuz im starting to get a little scared that maybe i'll lose all my hair.

what would be some good shampoos for this?

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kellie2 · 07-11-2003, 08:49 PM

Are you on any new medication? Thyroid medication will think your hair, so maybe doing an online search for thinning hair will show something that isn't immediately obvious to you.

Some shampoos will cause your hair to thin also, such as Pantene. Are you dieting? Do you take vitamins? If nothing comes to mind that may be contributing to this, maybe a visit to a dermatologist would be the best thing to do before it gets too bad and your options for treatment, if any are needed, may not do as much as it would now when it's just starting.

If it's enough for you to notice, then something is going on and you really need to find out what so you can stop it before it gets any worse.

Let us know what you find out, ok?

yhm024 · 07-11-2003, 10:35 PM

i am dieting somewhat like eating healty ive been eat salads like everyday and just drinking water and milk, thats pretty much all i eat. i also was taking one daily maximum vitamins but i think they were to strong so i stoped after a few days. i'll be going to a derm soon to see whats up and i think this really sucks cuz im only 16 and i have to worry about this stupid stuff.

Tamara1 · 07-12-2003, 03:04 PM

You may have a low iron level beacause you don't eat meat and have a very poor diet (not healthy). I had it and my hair was falling out. Ask your doctor for a good iron supplement. Be carefull, not every iron supplement can be absorbed by your body so get some information.

yhm024 · 07-13-2003, 01:26 AM

thank you so much for the help!!! in a few ill be going to the derm to find out if thats it. THANKS AGAIN MAN.