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About Melanie Vonzabuesnig
Expertise
Female hair loss is my main focus. Women today are very susceptible to several types of hair loss including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and androgenetic alopecia. I can answer questions about the causes and types of female hair loss. I can share information about natural holistic remedies to improve female hair loss conditions.

Experience
My interest in female hair loss sprung from my own experience with extensive hair loss. Determined to grow my hair back, I diligently studied every piece of information I could find on the biology of hair growth. After successfully re-growing my hair with safe and effective natural products, I felt compelled to learn more and to share this information with other women. I am experienced in blending custom hair loss formulas. I am also experienced in writing about female hair loss issues.

Publications
My hair loss information has been included in The Truth about Womens Hair Loss by Spencer Kobren, Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles, Alternative Healing by Bill Gottleib and Natural Health Magazine. I am the author of several books on hair loss.

Education/Credentials
I am a certified aromatherapist specializing in formulas for scalp and hair conditions.

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Hair Loss - Sudden Hair Loss

Expert: Melanie Vonzabuesnig - 10/30/2009

Question
Hi,
I'm a 35 year female and have never had any hair problems. I woke up yesterday morning, had a shower and when I looked in the mirror there was a patch of hair (just bigger than a dime) missing along my part line (the hair was there last night and now it's gone!). It is slightly pink and it is accompanied by a burning sensation and it is slightly dented in that area (have no idea if the dent has always been there). My doctor thinks it's a fungal infection and has prescribed 1% Hyderm cream mixed in equal parts nyaderm. I'm don't feel fully confident in this diagnosis as the area is not red or itchy. Is it mostly likely a fungus or does it sound like something else?
Thanks,
Leanne

Answer
Hello Leanne: There are a few possible causes for bald patches, including fungal infection. Ringworm (tinea capitis) is a type of fungal infection that can cause hair to break off in a round patch. With this condition the hair breaks off very close to the scalp, causing the appearance of a bald patch, even though the hair does not actually fall out. This area can eventually become bald if the infection is not treated promptly. With tinea capitis there may be the presence of a red ring around the perimeter of the patch. Itching may or may not be present.
One of the most common causes of bald patches is a condition called alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing hair to fall out in smooth round bald patches with well defined margins.
Essential oil scalp treatments are very effective for both of these types of hair loss. Essential oils have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. They are very potent but do not come with the adverse side effects of synthetic medication. They also stimulate new hair growth by increasing nourishment and energy to the follicles. You can read more at the links provided below. Please let me know if I can help you further.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig

Essential Oils for Hair Loss
http://www.vzbotanicals.com/aromatherapy%20for%20hair%20loss.html
Understanding Female Hair Loss
http://www.vzbotanicals.com/overcomefemalehairloss.html
My Hair Loss Story
http://www.vzbotanicals.com/mystory.html

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