Daughter Losing Hair

My husband has last all his hair at the age of 17. His mother has a form of it as well. Even if it is that I want you to know that it's not the end of the world there are many different forms of it and they have new treatments available. If you want you can email me and ask my husband questions about what he's gone through.

I am NOT a doctor...but just a thought, has the pediatrician thought to check her thyroid?
I was diagnosed with a thyroid imbalance (hyper thyroidism) - and this is one of my symptoms- I found out that this runs in families, and my nephews, on my husband's side also have this, it was on their mother's side. Ask you doctor if it is relevant to check your daughter's T3, T4 and TSH levels. If off, it is correctable....with medication. - S.

When my sister was in 2nd grade, she too started losing her hair. My parents went thru all the things you are describing- medical tests etc. After all was said and done, it turned out to be stress. Hard to believe, but even some kids that young can really internalize school/social pressures etc. That same sister now has a 7 year old daughter who has recently started showing signs of anxiety as well.. for her it's more headaches, stomach aches, and detachment issues. She too went thru the battery of tests to rule out anything "serious" and so now they are looking to the school psychologist who suggested that it is school stuff, plus she is making her first Communion soon etc.
Anxiety does run in the women in our family..
It might pay off to talk to her school councelor/ psychologist.. she might be internalizing something and stressing out. Hopefully it will be something simple (to adults) that can be worked out and her beautiful curls will bounce right back! After my parents worked things out with my sister-- lots of talks about "just doing your best" and "school should be fun, not scary" etc, she settled right into her school work, and her hair came back full and healthy as ever... i might add, she still has the best hair out of the 3 of us girls in the family :)

I am so sorry about your daughter. I have a friend whose daughter was 9. After a lice shampoo treatment she lost her hair. It may be the shampoo. You will probably have trouble having anyone admit that.

Good luck.

I'm afraid I don't have much insight into the cause of your daughter's hair loss. However, I will advise that you find another dermatologist. There are plenty out there and you shouldn't have to wait two months to see one. Ask your pediatrician to refer another one or contact your insurance company and find one under your network. Your child's health should not be a victim to this dermatologist's busy schedule. Good luck!

yes, nix could do that, i believe. if this ever happens again, i suggest you go to whole foods and get something natural. also, using tea tree oil shampoo helps keep lice and nits away.
regarding her hair. i would check to see if there is a bulb (hair follicle/root) at the end of her hair strand it would be on the side that comes out of her head. check a few of them. if there's a bulb, it's not alopecia (sp?. If there is not a bulb, then it may be. good luck!

I would have the doctor test her for vitamin deficiencies. Also, see if you could find a different dermatologist in your area that could get her in sooner. When it comes to our kids, we just gotta keep going. Ask God to open the door!

God bless,
D.

Wow - I certainly understand your concern.

My question would about her nutrition. Is she getting adequate vitamins & minerals? What is her diet like - children like simple carbs? How about protein?

There is a presentation on Children's Health on my web site that may be helpful to you. www.nosickvisits.com

Congratulations on you Mary Kay business. The best thing you can do for your children is being there for them. Shaklee has allowed me to raise my children as well.

Please let me know if I can get you any additional health info.

L.