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 Hi Melanie,i've just turned 17 and for the past year or so i've noticed that after showering a small clump of hair is always left behind in the bath. I ignored it for a while but then noticed that the hair at the back of my head was getting thinner. It's noticeable straight after I wash it as my hair is much thinner but when it dries it's slightly better and you don't notice it as much. This area is also quite sensitive and I avoid trying to brush it if I can. When I was around 10 I fell and hit it but it seemed to have healed up and everything was ok. Now I don't know what to do. I've told my mum about it but she said it isn't that bad. Im very self consious about it and won't wear my hair down ever. I feel that if it keeps falling out i soon won't have any hair left and am really worried about it. I'm wondering should I go see someone about it or is there any special medication or treatment I could get to help or fix it. Would really appreciate advice on this if you can, Fiona.
Answer Hi Fiona: Teenage hair loss is becoming more common. There are so many possible causes that it is often difficult to pinpoint the exact cause. Because your scalp is sensitive in the area in which the hair loss seems most prevalent, it may be helpful to have your scalp examined. You can start by having someone you know look at the scalp in in good lighting to see if there is any scaling, flaking, inflammation etc. A dermatologist or trichologist would be best qualified to analyze for any type of infection or disorder.
Some of the more common causes of teenage hair loss include medications, birth control, recent vaccination, stress, trauma, hormonal changes, exposure to toxins/allergens, extreme dieting/weight loss etc.
Essential oil scalp massage treatments are very effective for many hair loss conditions. You can read more about teenage hair loss and using essential oils for female hair loss at the links provided below.
Teenage Hair Loss http://www.vzbotanicals.com/articleteenagehairlosscauses.html
Understanding Female Hair Loss http://www.vzbotanicals.com/overcomefemalehairloss.html
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
