AboutMelanie 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.
Question QUESTION: would you be able to tell me why my hair would turn white (sometimes nearly a quarter of the way down the shaft) and then fall out with a tiny little white dot on the end. i have had a blood test for thyroid and it came back clear. thanks in advance for your help on the matter
ANSWER: Hello Carolanne: Achromotrichia is term used to describe loss or absence of pigment in hair. This can happen due to the normal aging process, or due to other factors. Other possibilities include medications, exposure to toxins and x-rays. Certain nutrients are involved with hair pigment. These include panthothenic acid, PABA, copper, tyrosine, folic acid, choline. Many nutritional hair supplements include most or all of these nutrients.
You did not mention if you are experience excessive shedding (versus the normal amount of daily shedding.) Hair that is shed with a tiny white bulb is normal. This just indicates that the hair has fallen from the telogen (resting) phase.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
QUESTION: thanks very much for your answer, my hair is falling out in clumps and filling my hairbrush so much i have to empty it to continue brushing my hair, so i beleve that i am experiencing excessive shedding. its mainly on the top and sides of my head, i also experience a tingling/burning sensation in areas over my head then the hair in that area falls out. many thanks
Answer Hello Carolanne: Trichodynia is a term for scalp pain (burning, tingling, numbness) associated with hair loss. There is not a lot of information on this condition as it is not yet well studied.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
