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Losing Hair!!
Asked by M.W. from Dallas
on July 22, 2006
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Ack! My hair is falling out! I've got two small but obvious (to me and to others when I point it out) spots on my head that are really thinning. I've recently had a ba...
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- Hi: In addition to your prenatal vitamins, you may want to try Nioxin. Also, you may want to try Aphogee protein treatment for breakage. You can get it at any Sal...
- Mine did that too for about 8 months after my son was born. Seemed like all my hair was coming out. I would suggest (as did my OB) to take your prenatals / vitamins an...
- M., Sorry to hear about the hair loss. Know though that it happens to many moms as others have said. I too would suggest continuing your prenatal vitamins. If th...
Is It Medical or Am I Just over Reacting
Asked by B.L. from Billings
on June 24, 2009
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I know I posted a while back about hair loss after having a baby. And alot said it was probably do to having my baby. My baby is 4 months now, and I'm still losing a...
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- I pulled out at least a handful of hair every time I showered until my daughter was 2! My midwife said it's hormonal.
- I know my hair falls out at two times. After having a baby and when my thyroid is out of whack. Hope that helps.
- I remember losing my hair and it seemed like it was TONS of hair and I was SURE I was going bald. It didn't even start falling out until 12-weeks post-partum and didn'...
Hair Loss
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2007
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I am seeking any information about stress related hair loss. I have been dealing with alot of stress and began losing my hair and it is really freaking me out the Dr p...
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- Hi T., It sounds like you may be depressed or have postpartum stuff going on. I recently discovered a wonderful book called "Postpartum depression for dummies". The...
- HI Toyna, I feel very sad for you. I can understand being under alot of stress. I also have 2 children and finally getting some much needed rest. I can understand...
- I know that this is going to sound funny! But, what kind of shampoo and conditioner do you use? I was losing my hair by the handfuls and I thought it was because I h...
Hair Loss! HELP!
Asked by S.S. from Provo
on February 23, 2009
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I'm losing my hair, my sister said it's a hormonal thing that happens after you have a baby, but when does it stop? Is there anything I can do? I could make a wig wi...
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- Ahhh...the three month postpartum hair loss...I remember it all too well! Mine was really bad (especially since my hair wasn't very thick to begin with) and it came to...
- Sounds like there ia a nutritional problem....are you getting your minerals? Remember if you do not get all the necessary minerals your body won't even be able to use...
- I'd say it's okay now. If it's still happening in another 3 months and not getting better, I'd ask your doctor to check your thyroid. Congratulations on the new baby!
I Want My Hair to Stop Falling Out!
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on May 31, 2009
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My son is 5 1/2 months old and about 2 months ago my hair started falling out, and it is very thin looking along my hair line. I know that it is a normal thing after h...
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- In my opinion, you are losing too much hair! Are you having any other symptoms? Dry skin, fingernail problems, difficulty concentrating, fatigue? PLEASE get your thy...
- I had some head trauma when I was young and after my kids were born I lost my hair again. I was so stressed out I ended up going to a dermatologist and he told me tha...
- Hi M., Have you thought about trying one of the super juices? We love Monavie...so many great bio-available nutrients and antioxidants. From personal experience, I ...
8 Year Old Daughter Is Losing Alot of Hair
Asked by D.K. from Detroit
on August 3, 2009
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Hello everyone, my 8 yr. old daughter has been losing, what I think, is alot of hair. It is to the point where I have been brushing her hair out on the front porch. ...
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- Our daughter went through a phase at about 8 years old where she was loosing a lot of hair (like clumps on the pillow lot of hair). She is healthy and vibrant and it ...
- Hi D.---It seems that you've received alot of great advice and possibilities. I would also emphasize the need to make sure your daughter's diet is not contributing in...
- hello D. the same thing is going on with me and my doc did a whole blood and body work up and found out that i had a cyste they are going to remove it ,once i givg bi...
Postpartum Hair Loss -- I Think I Am Going Bald
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on July 10, 2008
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Has anyone else experenced extreme hair loss after giving birth. My son was born in Feb. I have lost enough hair that on one side of my head I have bald patches. Which...
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- You are not alone. My son was born on Jan. 18 and I noticed the hair loss about the 5th month postpartum. I did some checking on the internet and it seems to be norm...
- I heard there is a shampoo out there that works wonders during this terrible phase...Propecia? I might have the name wrong but go to Target or somewhere like that and...
- Personally I would check with your OBGYN...it sounds a little extreme to me. Also I have been told about a shampoo called Nioxin. I think you have to buy it at Beaut...
Hair problems...please Help
Asked by B.K. from St. Louis
on October 7, 2008
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Ok Moms, I need some major help. Last year around July my daughter weaned herself and the following month I went on birth control...the same I used for years. Around...
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- I don't have advice but want to tell you that you are definitely not alone. I was pregnant 3 years ago with my son, then the hair loss started... and has continued si...
- I literally had handfuls of hair coming out after 2-3 months after the birth of my daughter I was losing my mind and feel your pain.I also had to do a hormaonal treatm...
- I was about 30 when my second daughter was born, and amazingly enough, I actually lost so much hair that "widows peak" area was thick and the temples were soooo thin, ...
Alopecia
Asked by S.E. from Cleveland
on July 25, 2009
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2 pediatricians agree my son likely has alopecia. We have a dermatologist appointment early September to confirm. Of course I am going a bit batty until then. If an...
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- Alopecia is just a fancy name for hair loss, and it can be due to any number of things, including self-trauma (pulling the hair out). You will have to wait until you s...
- Hey S.! If your son has alopecia areata, it will most likely resolve itself within 6-12 months. You can get treatment with topical corticosteroids or injections of c...
- S., I would really like to connect you with a friend of mine & hear how she was able to help her son with Alopecia. Please email or call me. Just briefly building u...
Post-partum Hair Loss
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on July 18, 2009
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Okay, I feel silly posting this, but I'm worried about all this hair that I'm losing! Seriously, chunks of it come out when I wash my hair. And I'm constantly sheddi...
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- Hi L.: Welcome to another part of motherhood! Yes, you are NORMAL! Many of us have gone through this and it does feel like you will have no hair at all. But you ha...
- Hi L.: Around 3-4 months after giving birth to my son I started to lose large amounts of hair. I wrote it off to normal hair loss, but I actually had hypothyroidism...
- I also have a 4 mo old and my hair just started to fall out. I have had substantial hair loss with my first child and the hair all eventually grows back. You won't g...
