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Posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2005, at 23:21:18
Plus it is not growing. I have the roots to prove it. Is postmenopause the reason? I don't want to be bald and I've been trying to grow my hair for over a year and a half. It's only growing about an l/8inch every six weeks. It grew very quickly before. Now all I have to do is touch my hair and it falls out. Hairdresser said there are wierd flakes on my scalp see a dermatologist. I'm sick of doctors. Andy Ideas? Thand as always Love Phillipa
Posted by spriggy on November 27, 2005, at 14:10:31
In reply to Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking?, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2005, at 23:21:18
Have they ever checked you for Lupus? I know sometimes, Lymes and lupus can mimic each other.
With lupus, you can have hair loss.
It could also be a vitamin deficiency as well.
I hope you find answers soon!
Posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2005, at 21:35:22
In reply to Re: Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking?, posted by spriggy on November 27, 2005, at 14:10:31
Hi Spriggy I'm supposed to get a referral for a rhematologist this week. Supposedly there's a crossover between lymes and rheumatology. They've tested me for lupus and supposedly I don't have it. But a rhuematologist may know other tests. Boy we have both had a lot of dx over the past year. And I sure wish I had that beautiful mane of blond hair you do. And I do take a lot of vitamins the M ones no longer. Love your friend, Phillipa
Posted by spriggy on November 27, 2005, at 22:32:03
In reply to Re: Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking? » spriggy, posted by Phillipa on November 27, 2005, at 21:35:22
Well, if I could batch up half this hair, I'd sent it to you. I have waaay more than I could ever need.
I'd do it in a heartbeat for you, my friend!
:)
Posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2005, at 0:23:44
In reply to Re: Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking?, posted by spriggy on November 27, 2005, at 22:32:03
I've got the scissors! We'll make a wig! Thanks Spriggy I knew you would! You have beautiful hair. And thanks for being so sweet as usual. Love your friend, Jan
Posted by happyflower on November 30, 2005, at 21:06:43
In reply to Re: Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking? » spriggy, posted by Phillipa on November 28, 2005, at 0:23:44
It could also be thyroid problems too.
Posted by Sarah T. on December 11, 2005, at 1:44:19
In reply to Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking?, posted by Phillipa on November 26, 2005, at 23:21:18
Hi Phillipa,
How are you doing? How is your hair? I had a problem with hair loss last year. It got better over the summer and now it's deteriorating again, although not as bad as last year. I think you should have a complete check up with blood tests to rule out anything like thyroid problems, anemia, etc. Also, some dermatologists specialize in hair problems. They can pluck a few hairs from your head, put them in a test tube and send them to a lab to be analyzed for fungi and other problems that could be lurking down in the hair shaft. Stress can also be a major factor behind hair loss. Among other things, I had my ferritin levels checked. That's an indicator of the amount of iron stored.
Last year, someone here recommended Nioxin Shampoo. It took a long time to find it, but I finally found a bottle at a hair salon. It's expensive but good. I alternate that with several other shampoos, including some containing tea tree oil that I found at the health food store. Some days, I just use Johnson's Baby Shampoo. That seems to make my hair look best.
Posted by overtheedge on December 26, 2005, at 19:58:02
In reply to Re: Why Is My Hair Falling Out and breaking? » Phillipa, posted by Sarah T. on December 11, 2005, at 1:44:19
Lost mine to an ED? ?? could be any and may reasons
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