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About Melanie Vonzabuesnig
(Top Expert on this page)

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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Questions Answered By Expert  Melanie Vonzabuesnig 
In Category  Hair Loss

SubjectDate Asked

Hair11/20/2009
  Q: When I was between the ages of 15-19 my hair grew rapidly. I never took great care of it, (in fact I ...
  A: Essential oil scalp massage treatments help stimulate new growth and improve overall quality of hair ...
Bald Patch11/17/2009
  Q: About a year ago I noticed grey, wirey roots coming through around my parting. I figured the ...
  A: Repeated, prolonged plucking of scalp hairs can cause follicle damage. You can try to stimulate new ...
Telogen Effluvium Regrowth11/17/2009
  Q: I lost about 50% of my hair 7 mths ago due to a thyroid imbalance (prescibed too much ...
  A: Any thyroid disorder can cause hair loss, Unfortunately thyroid medications can also trigger hair ...
help me !11/13/2009
  Q: sir i am 21 year old boy. i shampoo my hair everyday, while shampooing i lose on around 80 hairs and ...
  A: I prefer essential oils as they are very concentrated and potent. There are many to choose from. For ...
hairloss11/12/2009
  Q: ... i really hope you can reply.... i have been suffering from severe hairloss for five months now i ...
  A: If you'd like you can order a custom teen formula from my website. If you'd like to blend your own ...
my 17 yr old daughter has severe hairloss11/12/2009
  Q: melanie my daughter has been experiancing severe hairloss for five months sadly we didnt take much ...
  A: You can purchase a teen formula if you'd like. My formulas are all custom blended according to ...
Accutane/LoEstrine 24 FE/Yasmine Hair loss11/12/2009
  Q: I was taking Loestrine 24 FE for about 1.5 years with no hair loss problems. However, I was getting ...
  A: Acne medications that are derived from vitamin A are known to cause hair loss in some people. ...
my 17 yr old daughter has severe hairloss11/12/2009
  Q: melanie my daughter has been experiancing severe hairloss for five months sadly we didnt take much ...
  A: The main thing to do is to clear up the candida infection. Once the candida is eliminated from her ...
Alopecia11/11/2009
  Q: recently there was hair loss in my scalp.the hair loss was in circular form.the total area was of ...
  A: I am not a doctor but I will try to help you. Smooth round bald spots could be an indication of ...
hairloss11/11/2009
  Q: ... i really hope you can reply.... i have been suffering from severe hairloss for five months now i ...
  A: I do believe essential oil scalp treatments can help your hair loss. Ayurveda products can also be ...
hairloss11/10/2009
  Q: ... i really hope you can reply.... i have been suffering from severe hairloss for five months now i ...
  A: Yes you can regrow your hair. With telogen effluvium the follicles remain alive and undamaged so ...
Hair loss at 1711/10/2009
  Q: I'm 17 years old and am losing a lot of scalp hair, so much so my hair is dramtically thinner and ...
  A: There are several possible causes for eyebrow hair loss. Eyebrow hair loss can be related to thyroid ...
Rapid hair loss11/10/2009
  Q: In 2006 I had a case of teleogen effluvium and it lasted about 3 months. My dermatologist diagnosed ...
  A: Some people (myself including) are prone to telogen effluvium. For some people this is how the body ...
help me !11/9/2009
  Q: sir i am 21 year old boy. i shampoo my hair everyday, while shampooing i lose on around 80 hairs and ...
  A: It is normal to lose about 80 hairs per day. With the normal hair growth cycle as one hair is shed ...
Hair loss at 1711/6/2009
  Q: I'm 17 years old and am losing a lot of scalp hair, so much so my hair is dramtically thinner and ...
  A: Teenage hair loss is becoming more and more prevalent. The most common hair loss condition that ...
hair fungus11/2/2009
  Q: My daughter is 8 years old and suffers from severe eczema all over her body from head to toe. Since ...
  A: Eczema can be very difficult to treat. You mention hair fungus so I'm wondering if she has been ...
hair loss10/31/2009
  Q: I believe it has been bald for about 3 months now and it hasn't grown back yet. So I'm wondering ...
  A: There are several possible causes for bald spots including fungal infection, bacterial infection ...
hair loss due to yasmin10/31/2009
  Q: so i have been using yasmin for 3 to 4 yrs now and ive noticed how my thick black hair has become so ...
  A: Birth control is a common trigger for several hair loss conditions. Birth control can trigger ...
Sudden Hair Loss10/30/2009
  Q: I'm a 35 year female and have never had any hair problems. I woke up yesterday morning, had a ...
  A: There are a few possible causes for bald patches, including fungal infection. Ringworm (tinea ...
hair nutrition10/30/2009
  Q: please tell me about oils useful for growth of hair and nutrient and vitamines taken to help hair ...
  A: The condition of a woman's hair is intimately related to her overall health and well being. Hair ...
Hair Loss10/29/2009
  Q: I have been taking yasmin since august 2008 for treating PCOD. I feel my hair is falling out more ...
  A: Thinning hair is a symptom of PCOD. With this condition, you are more likely to notice individual ...
Hair loss10/29/2009
  Q: I have always had healthy hair, In 2003 i became anorexic and bulimic i have had professional help ...
  A: I'm happy to hear that you've resolved your eating disorder. The type of hair loss you describe ...
Hair Thinning10/24/2009
  Q: I am 57 years old, but for many years have had very thin hair, especially on the top of my head. It ...
  A: Spirulina is a wonderful natural sources of many valuable nutrients(including iron) for healthy hair ...
hair fall10/23/2009
  Q: my question is i have very bad hair fall.and im new in united states.pl can u suggest me some ...
  A: Olive oil and mayonnaise will condition your hair and may improve the look of your hair due to the ...
lots of hair loss in the shower10/23/2009
  Q: I've been noticing lots of hair coming out in the shower and after when I comb my hair. And I've ...
  A: It is not normal to lose that much hair per day. The main type of hair loss that causes excessive ...
Hair Loss10/22/2009
  Q: I am a 25 year old female who has been experiencing hair loss for about 4 months. It is diffuse ...
  A: Yes, it is possible to have AGA and telogen effluvium at the same time. In some cases one form of ...
hair fall10/21/2009
  Q: my question is i have very bad hair fall.and im new in united states.pl can u suggest me some ...
  A: It is most important to determine the type and cause of your hair loss and to treat the underlying ...
telogen effluviam 3 years later10/19/2009
  Q: I am a 43 year old woman who experienced telogen effluvian after the birth of my son three years ...
  A: The average life cycle for individual hairs is 2-4 years. Each follicle has it's own independent ...
hair loss and accutane in teenage girls10/18/2009
  Q: My 14 yo daughter just finished accutane. She was on low dose over about a one year period. 10 mg 3x ...
  A: Hair loss from acne medication seems to be very common. The acne medication triggers hair loss for ...
Rapid Hair loss10/16/2009
  Q: I have been experiencing severe hair loss for a year now and have been tested numerous times and ...
  A: Your hair loss does sound like severe telogen effluvium. Many women with chronic telogen effluvium ...
hair loss10/13/2009
  Q: i am having severe hair loss. i have been trying to concieve for last 1 year hence taking medicines ...
  A: The hair loss you describe sounds like androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia causes follicles ...
Telogen Effluvium lasts how long?10/11/2009
  Q: I have been told I have Telogen Effluvium after being tested for hormones, iron, thyroid, etc. I am ...
  A: When the body has other issues to heal it sometimes "ignores" the hair in order to supply more ...
Some kind of hair fungus10/10/2009
  Q: I have these little red dots that are like bumps and my hair smells something horrible. I can't wash ...
  A: Pityriasis steatoides is a less common type of dandruff also known as "oily dandruff". This ...
hair loss10/7/2009
  Q: I moved to Canada 10 years ago from Russia and the change of climate caused me to shed my hair more ...
  A: It sounds like you may have chronic telogen effluvium. Any type of change, disturbance, deficiency ...
Telogen Effluvium lasts how long?10/7/2009
  Q: I have been told I have Telogen Effluvium after being tested for hormones, iron, thyroid, etc. I am ...
  A: You did not mention what symptoms you originally were seen for that occurred 2-3 months prior to ...
Hairloss - Eyebrows10/6/2009
  Q: I met with a dermatologist this past week and was diagnosed with seborrea dermatitis. The doctor ...
  A: Seborrehic dermatitis often effects the eyebrow hair. It will cause itchiness and flakes and can ...
Gas,Nausea,Black stool,Hairloss10/4/2009
  Q: I am Female - 26 years Since Last 1 year I constantly have gas troubles.I am a vegetarian. I realize ...
  A: Digestive problems are one of many causes of hair loss. Your symptoms indicate a problem with ...
hair loss10/3/2009
  Q: I am 28 years old and have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for the past 8 months. I have also been on ...
  A: I would tend to agree with your hair stylist. Oral contraceptives deplete and/or inhibit absorption ...
hair loss10/1/2009
  Q: I was suffering from severe hair loss 2 years back then i conceived and i was on iron &follic acid ...
  A: Many people believe that the reason their hair loss problems improve during pregnancy is due to the ...
hairfall9/29/2009
  Q: i am 13 years old and my hair is falling ruthlessly what should i do? does masturbation affects ...
  A: Hormonal changes during puberty can trigger hair loss. Hormonal changes can cause the body to ...
Extremely worried about hair fall9/28/2009
  Q: Melanie Vonzabuesnig Farzana here from Bangladesh. I'm a 29 year old female suffering from hair ...
  A: If your hair is thinning in the bang, top and crown area it sounds like this could be androgenetic ...
hair loss9/27/2009
  Q: i have been looking for an answer to my hair loss for a little over a year now. first of all my ...
  A: It sounds like you are experiencing miniaturization (decrease in hair diameter), hair breakage and ...
Damaged Hair9/21/2009
  Q: How nice to see a women specializing in this. I colored my hair with a box color 3 months ago and ...
  A: Since the damage to hair occurred directly after dying you may have had a severe reaction to a toxic ...
hair loss9/21/2009
  Q: my doctor has me on yasmin and spironolactone 50 mg is this ok?
  A: I personally am only comfortable with natural remedies such as essential oil scalp treatments for ...
Citalopram (celexa) and Hair loss?9/20/2009
  Q: I'm a 25 (almost 26) year old female and I'm suffering hair loss. I have been on citaopram since ...
  A: Sorry you're going through all this. The anti-depressant medication and/or the type of stress you ...
Hair loss9/15/2009
  Q: I am a 44 year old female; in good health; exercises regularly; 5'5" 113 lbs. The only medication ...
  A: You will not be able to use essential oil scalp treatments at the same time as using Rogaine. They ...
hair loss9/13/2009
  Q: i am 20 and losing a lot of hair my scalp is starting to show. theres so many products out there but ...
  A: I have found essential oil scalp formulas to be the best natural treatment for hair loss. They are ...
Hair loss9/13/2009
  Q: I am a 44 year old female; in good health; exercises regularly; 5'5" 113 lbs. The only medication ...
  A: Scarring alopecia is rare. It is usually caused by chemical burns, deep infection/inflammation of ...
rogaine9/11/2009
  Q: I am post menopausal and experiencing hair loss. A dermatologist suggested rogaine, but I am ...
  A: I focus only on natural treatments for hair loss. I have found essential oil scalp formulas to be ...
Scalp Folliculitus9/11/2009
  Q: I am interested in some sort of essential oil formula for treating scalp folliculitus. I have had ...
  A: I will be happy to assist you with essential oil formulas. Essential oils are antibacterial and ...
Hair Changes9/11/2009
  Q: I am 43 years old and I have always had very straight thin blonde hair. About 2 years ago I started ...
  A: It is possible that the medication you are on is contributing to your hair texture change. ...
hair loss9/11/2009
  Q: I am 57 yrs. old and had a complete hysterectomy a little over one year ago. Since that time, my ...
  A: Female hair loss and teenage hair loss are becoming more common. There are so many possible causes. ...
Ferritin level/hair loss9/2/2009
  Q: I have recently had a blood test to assess my ferritin level, this is 51. As I am suffering from ...
  A: A ferritin level of 51 is considered pretty healthy. Many women who suffer with hair loss are ...
Telogen Effluvium9/2/2009
  Q: I am a 32 y.o. female diagnosed with TE by my derm 10 months ago. I had been on Yasmin for over 7 ...
  A: Hair loss can be a side effect of minocycline. It is listed as a rare side effect. If you google ...
sudden hair loss/thinning9/1/2009
  Q: I am a 35 yr old woman. I found out 1 yr ago that I was very lactose intolerant. My diet has ...
  A: Anytime the body feels a change, disturbance or imbalance the hair growth cycle can become ...
Telogen Effluvium8/31/2009
  Q: I am a 32 y.o. female diagnosed with TE by my derm 10 months ago. I had been on Yasmin for over 7 ...
  A: I've looked around the internet and found many women who suffered side effects after making the ...
Thinning edges8/27/2009
  Q: Im a black 19 year old female and im not sure but I think my grandmother has thinning hair around ...
  A: Hereditary just mean a person has the "genetic tendency" towards a certain condition. Many people ...
Female teen hair loss.8/26/2009
  Q: I'm a 17 year-old girl experiencing hair loss in the temple area. I've been perming my hair since ...
  A: I don't think it would be a good idea to color your hair at this point. It sounds like to best thing ...
Hair Loss8/25/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me. I went for a scalp biopsy and the results were "nonspecific" and indicated ...
  A: Androgenetic alopecia is a slow and gradual process. You would not have an extreme noticeable ...
poor hair growth since infancy8/24/2009
  Q: I am a 39 year old woman who has suffered from lack of hair growth since i was born.The longest my ...
  A: Lose anagen syndrome is a fairly newly defined condition. As of now there are no known treatments ...
female teenage hair loss8/23/2009
  Q: I hope u can help us. My teenage daughter has a large bald spot in the back of her head. I've also ...
  A: If her bald spot is smooth with well defined margins she may have alopecia areata, which is an ...
seborrheic dermantitis and hair loss8/23/2009
  Q: I have been diagnosed with seborrheic dermantitis.I have been visiting a hair clinic for 16 months ...
  A: I prefer using essential oils and natural products for scalp conditions such as sebhorreic ...
Chronic Hair Loss8/23/2009
  Q: i have been experiencing severe hairloss for about 2 years.i tried every possible medicines or ...
  A: Acupuncture is a holistic healing method which treats the body as a whole, helping to facilitate ...
Can female AGA be mild?8/21/2009
  Q: I am 31 and first noticed thinner hair in the frontal region (on one side) 8 years ago. I have ...
  A: If you're noticing the hair getting thinner in certain areas but not noticing excessive shedding, it ...
Hair loss8/21/2009
  Q: Vonzabuesnig: I have lost at least half the volume of my hair over the past year. Initially I ...
  A: Medications can cause hair loss and change hair texture. Medication-induced hair loss usually begins ...
poor hair growth since infancy8/20/2009
  Q: I am a 39 year old woman who has suffered from lack of hair growth since i was born.The longest my ...
  A: The symptoms sound similar to those of loose anagen syndrome. With this condition, a hair shaft ...
Can you color hair with Folliculitus8/16/2009
  Q: I have been sick with several things that have wacked my immune systen. I had my gall bladder out 3 ...
  A: Even the more natural commercial dyes contain ingredients that could irritate your scalp. ...
Can you color hair with Folliculitus8/14/2009
  Q: I have been sick with several things that have wacked my immune systen. I had my gall bladder out 3 ...
  A: It is not advisable to use chemical dyes when there is infection or irritation on the scalp. You may ...
telogen effluvium8/13/2009
  Q: I have been suffering from telogen effluvium for around 20 months now. It was caused from taking ...
  A: One of the most common reasons for acne medication-induced hair loss is Vitamin A toxicity. If you ...
hair loss8/10/2009
  Q: I am a 23yrs old female.Since childhood i have less hair.But now i have lost more hair & the scalp ...
  A: It is important to know what type of hair loss you have and what the cause is, especially since ...
Loss of curl8/9/2009
  Q: Not certain you can answer this - however I thought it could not hurt to ask. I have ALWAYS had ...
  A: Changes in hair texture where hair becomes lackluster and lifeless can be due to external or ...
Telogen Effluvium8/7/2009
  Q: My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with TE on July 29th. We believe the condition began at the ...
  A: Yes this procedure could have triggered the telogen effluvium. Medical procedures that involve ...
Telogen Effluvium8/7/2009
  Q: My 5 year old daughter was diagnosed with TE on July 29th. We believe the condition began at the ...
  A: Telogen effluvium can occur any time the body feels a disturbance, imbalance or change in which it ...
First month Accutane, am I suffering from hair loss?8/6/2009
  Q: I've been told that I have thick hair when young, but due to years of layering my hair during ...
  A: You do not have to worry about losing 6-7 hairs per washing. This amount is very minimal. It is ...
Troubles with my hair loss8/5/2009
  Q: I am a 23-year old healthy female. For the past 4-5 years I have experienced periods of hair loss ...
  A: The type of hair loss you describe has characteristics of androgenetic alopecia. With this type of ...
Thin, patchy hair after BMT8/3/2009
  Q: I'm hoping you can help. It's very kind of you to offer your services this way. I'm three years ...
  A: I hope you are recovering well. The medications that are used with bone marrow transplant can (in ...
Yasmin and Hair loss7/31/2009
  Q: old stop yasmin. I think birth control pills may be the culprit in her hair loss. I am scared ...
  A: We already discussed how birth control can cause hair loss if the body has a difficult time ...
please help7/30/2009
  Q: .well i currently have a problem with my hair. i am 16 years old but my hair has been falling out ...
  A: It is best to eat a wide variety of healthy foods including healthy fats. Your hair will become dry, ...
thinning / bald spots7/29/2009
  Q: I am 42 and have very thin hair, but it is getting worse and I have two spots (one on each side) ...
  A: It sounds like your thinning hair is due to breakage rather than actual hair loss. You also mention ...
17 yr old daughter hair loss7/29/2009
  Q: Do you have a suggestion in oils I should specifically use for her? I am meeting with a local ...
  A: When I blend formulas for hair loss, I take into consideration many factors including condition of ...
please help7/29/2009
  Q: .well i currently have a problem with my hair. i am 16 years old but my hair has been falling out ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I know how frustrating and devastating it must be. Because there ...
Hair swirls7/28/2009
  Q: Silly question really. My daughter has 2 swirls on the back of her head. Cowlicks run in the ...
  A: When I did my internet search in Google, I used the terms "double hair whorl", "hair whorl ...
Hair swirls7/27/2009
  Q: Silly question really. My daughter has 2 swirls on the back of her head. Cowlicks run in the ...
  A: Because I was not familiar with the significance of hair whorls, I did some research. As you ...
Female hair loss7/26/2009
  Q: I'm a 41 year old female with noticeable hair thinning over the last few months. I have a serum ...
  A: Excessive shedding is a characteristic of telogen effluvium. With androgenetic alopecia (female ...
hair loss in moustache7/25/2009
  Q: I had patches of hair from different locations disappear from my head as well as in mustache about 8 ...
  A: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes hair to fall out in smooth, round bald ...
17 year old daughter hair loss7/25/2009
  Q: Melanie, my daughter is 17 years old and was recently diagnosed from the dermatologist with telogen ...
  A: Telogen effluvium occurs when the body experiences a change, disturbance or imbalance in which it ...
Teennage hair loss7/24/2009
  Q: A couple years ago i found out that my son(now 19 years old) had a patch without hair. He got ...
  A: The bald patch could have been alopecia areata or a fungal infection. Losing hair on the forehead ...
hair loss7/21/2009
  Q: Three months ago I was hospitalized for 11 days due to pneumonia, dehydration, sepsis and ...
  A: It is common to experience hair loss after your body has experienced serious illness. It is ...
White hair at birth7/18/2009
  Q: my daughter, 1 1/2 yrs, has about 6/7 strands of white on the back of her head. Is there a cure / ...
  A: According to your headline it sounds as if your daughter was born with 6-7 strands of non-pigmented ...
female hair loss7/17/2009
  Q: my ferritin level is 34 how do I get it to 70 or better. My derm has given me 3 different iron ...
  A: I prefer using chlorella and spirulina as natural sources of iron. These products contain many ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female7/16/2009
  Q: Do you think her hair will continue to fall out or get better?
  A: I think you are making the right decision, especially considering that your daughter does not want ...
Severe Hair loss7/12/2009
  Q: I have been loosing a lot of hair the past 6 months, but about 3 weeks ago I started loosing at ...
  A: The type of hair loss that causes excessive shedding fairly evenly from all over the scalp is called ...
Hair Loss6/30/2009
  Q: I am a 25 year old female that has discovered hair loss in the last year. I am natural with no ...
  A: Did your dermatologist give you a diagnosis? Thinning on the top is often associated with ...
Inflamed scalp6/29/2009
  Q: I have an inflamed scalp it itches, burns, feels like staff crawling under, even feels soft at ...
  A: Inflammation is a sign of infection or irritation. Infections that affect the scalp include fungal, ...
Hair Loss6/25/2009
  Q: I was taking the drug Tamoxifen for about 1 year. Tamoxifen blocks estrogen from estrogen receptors. ...
  A: Regaining hair from medication-induced hair loss can be a slow process. Any hair that is shedding ...
hairloss6/24/2009
  Q: Can switching HRT treatments cause an increase in hairloss? It's a long story, but after being ...
  A: Starting, stopping, switching or changing dosages of any medications can cause hair loss. This is ...
hair loss6/24/2009
  Q: In September of 08' I noticed some subtle thinning of hair from the front of my scalp back about a ...
  A: If the hair is thinning only in the area in which you are pulling and rubbing, it is highly possible ...
hair loss6/23/2009
  Q: i have read up about the pill im on and it seems it causes hair loss in lots of its users. do you ...
  A: It's hard to say if discontinuing the pill would stop the hair loss. It may take awhile for your ...
hair loss6/22/2009
  Q: hi i have sent in a question and have had a email back from you but cant find the answer on the site
  A: I have copied and pasted the question and answer here: You can email me at vz1@verizon.net ...
tellogen effluvium6/22/2009
  Q: i started taking the pill in april 2008, i then stopped it around august 2008 as i wanted to try for ...
  A: If your hair loss is due to this medication, it was probably triggered by starting it, especially if ...
hair loss6/21/2009
  Q: i've just turned 17 and for the past year or so i've noticed that after showering a small clump of ...
  A: Teenage hair loss is becoming more common. There are so many possible causes that it is often ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female6/20/2009
  Q: my daughter continues to thin. I have joined a hair loss support group and I'm finding lots of ...
  A: If it were my own daughter I would suggest discontinuing the pill. I don't think staying on the pill ...
Hair fall6/15/2009
  Q: What are the reasons of premature hair-fall and what can be the solution to it?
  A: There are many possible causes for premature hair loss. First it is important to determine the type ...
excessive hair loss6/14/2009
  Q: i am 20 years old. i have excessive hair loss especially during washing.This problem started a few ...
  A: Long-lasting excessive shedding in a diffused pattern is often an indication of chronic telogen ...
healthy and soft hair6/14/2009
  Q: I want to know if there are any good products i.e tonics,hair mask,oils etc for my hair to make them ...
  A: Essential oils and other natural botanical oils and ingredients work wonderfully to nourish, and ...
ferritin6/13/2009
  Q: i have had chronic te for three years as i have watched my iron go up and down due to heavy periods. ...
  A: It is possible for telogen effluvium to be a catalyst for developing androgenetic alopecia in those ...
Hair loss6/13/2009
  Q: 5 ago i had a car accident i broke my heel bone in 3 places didnt need suregery. After a month from ...
  A: Anytime the body feels a shock to the system, the hair growth cycle can become disrupted, causing ...
extrem hair loss6/11/2009
  Q: Hey I would like to tell you that my age is 26 & I got quite thick & heavy waist length hair with ...
  A: The type of hair loss that causes excessive shedding is called telogen effluvium. There are many ...
many years of hair loss...6/10/2009
  Q: You were so kind to answer my question several days ago, so I am sending you a new one. I thought ...
  A: Postpartum hair loss is very common. For most women it is a temporary condition. The shedding tapers ...
about dandruff problem..........6/9/2009
  Q: .. i'm 20, i am suffering from dandruff problem since 7 months also i have an oily hair so i need ...
  A: It is normal to lose 80-100 hairs per day. Most of this hair loss goes unnoticed. If you are ...
dht...permanently thinned?6/7/2009
  Q: Okay, so I went to Hair Club and was given such information that made me really uneasy. I am hoping ...
  A: Excess sebum can clog the follicle. making it more difficult for new hairs to permeate. The hairs ...
biopsy6/6/2009
  Q: i went for a biopsy to a dermatologists physicians assistant and she said a biopsy can only show two ...
  A: Did the dermatologist assistant actually perform the biopsy? The person taking the biopsy should be ...
TE?6/6/2009
  Q: I am 40 year old male. I have no history MPB in my family. I was diagnosed with telogen efflevium ...
  A: Your hair loss does sound more like TE because of the excessive shedding rather than gradual, ...
TE?6/5/2009
  Q: I am 40 year old male. I have no history MPB in my family. I was diagnosed with telogen efflevium ...
  A: There is no set or usual amount of time that shedding lasts for telogen effluvium. It largely ...
steroid shots6/5/2009
  Q: i have a friend who has a hair loss diagnosis of TE which i have had for 3 years and her derm is ...
  A: Within the medical community steroid treatments are commonly used for alopecia areata. Steroids are ...
partial wig6/4/2009
  Q: I am 38 years old and I suffer from androgenetic alopecia. I am using Diane 35, essential oils and ...
  A: I do not see a problem with the hair piece you are considering. As long as the clips are not pulling ...
hair loss and Yaz6/4/2009
  Q: I am 39 years old and started taking Yaz three months ago. I have not been on birth control since ...
  A: Yes it is very likely that the birth control has triggered your hair loss. Hair loss from oral ...
Hair Length in Women6/1/2009
  Q: This question does not have anything to do with a woman loosing her hair however, I have wanted to ...
  A: This is an interesting question but I'm sorry but I don't know the answer. Perhaps a hair stylist ...
hair loss5/31/2009
  Q: would you be able to tell me why my hair would turn white (sometimes nearly a quarter of the way ...
  A: Trichodynia is a term for scalp pain (burning, tingling, numbness) associated with hair loss. There ...
Hair fall5/30/2009
  Q: I am 26 yrs old married female. I am experiencing hair fall since last 2-3 months. I tend to loose ...
  A: It is normal to lose 80-100 hairs per day, but most of this hair loss goes unnoticed. It is ...
Brittle/Fragile hair and huge continual hair loss5/28/2009
  Q: Long story, in July 2006 I had telogen effluvium and lost 50% density of my hair. I had low serum ...
  A: Yes, you have been through a lot lately. Now, to have to also deal with hair loss and texture change ...
thin hair5/28/2009
  Q: Over six years ago i had a incident where a small section of my hair was pulled out. The area is now ...
  A: If the follicles are alive and undamaged you may be able to improve the hair growth in that area. If ...
Thinning hair with lash and brow loss5/28/2009
  Q: I am a 38 year old female with a history of chronic anxiety and depression, on Klonopin for 2.5 ...
  A: Working on your over-all health and well being as you are is the best thing you can do for your hair ...
global hair loss5/25/2009
  Q: I had recently gone to Bosley and the doctor has said I suffered from global thinning. No balding ...
  A: Excessive shedding is an indication of telogen effluvium, which is also referred to as diffuse hair ...
Hair5/25/2009
  Q: 4 years ago I was diagnoised with Alopecia areata, my hair grew back within 6 months and although ...
  A: Unfortunately alopecia areata has an unpredictable nature. It is believed that the onset and ...
Severe breakage/hairloss from medication5/25/2009
  Q: I'm hoping you can help....I was taking Lamictal for seizures for 2 years. I was told that hairloss ...
  A: Both of the medications you mentioned are known to cause hair loss in some people. Drug-induced hair ...
chronic tellogen effluvium?5/25/2009
  Q: I'm a 38 years old mother of 3. About 5 months, after my baby girl was born, I suddenly started ...
  A: Postpartum hair loss is common. For some women it can become severe and develop into chronic telogen ...
Sudden bald patch on head5/24/2009
  Q: It has come to my notice several days ago, I identified a bald patch on my head. Earlier i ignored ...
  A: Alopecia areata is not contagious. It is an autoimmune condition. Persons who acquire alopecia ...
hair loss5/23/2009
  Q: would you be able to tell me why my hair would turn white (sometimes nearly a quarter of the way ...
  A: Achromotrichia is term used to describe loss or absence of pigment in hair. This can happen due to ...
product question5/22/2009
  Q: Have you ever heard of a product called lanadil that is supposed to be alcohol free minoxidil? ...
  A: I don't know anyone who has tried it. It still has most of the same side effects and must be used ...
hair loss due to cyst?5/22/2009
  Q: I have had a tiny lump on my head for about three years now. I dont think it has enlargened in size ...
  A: A clean, healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair growth. Any scalp disorder can inhibit ...
difference5/20/2009
  Q: what is the difference between widows peak and male pattern baldness ANSWER: A widows peak ...
  A: Telogen effluvium causes excessive shedding that usually falls fairly evenly from all over the ...
Excessive Hairloss5/19/2009
  Q: I am a 46 year old woman and I am experiencing an alarming amount of Hairloss for the last 4 weeks ...
  A: There are many possible causes of hair loss. Any change, disturbance or imbalance can disrupt the ...
hair thinning5/18/2009
  Q: I'm 19. I was terribly underweight for over 2 years when I was 14. I'm still slightly underweight. ...
  A: The type of hair loss you describe is a common symptom of PCOS. You may be able to improve the ...
A lot of hair loss5/18/2009
  Q: I am speaking on behalf of my mom, she is 37 and has hair loss since she was 21 and now she barely ...
  A: Trichodynia is a condition which causes scalp/hair pain that is often associated with hair loss. ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female5/17/2009
  Q: When I read the information on Gardasil, I realized what has been causing this nightmare. Not only ...
  A: Sorry to hear that your daughter is experiencing other symptoms. I don't really know how to clear ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female5/15/2009
  Q: Does TE make the hair dull and flat? Also, would TE give your hair the same density all over? The ...
  A: Given the time frame of her shots and the onset of her hair loss, it is possible that there is a ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female5/15/2009
  Q: Does TE make the hair dull and flat? Also, would TE give your hair the same density all over? The ...
  A: With telogen effluvium there is a noticeable increase in shedding. Androgenetic alopecia causes ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female5/15/2009
  Q: Does TE make the hair dull and flat? Also, would TE give your hair the same density all over? The ...
  A: Yes the viral infections over the past year and a half could have triggered telogen effluvium. Do ...
Severe hair fall5/11/2009
  Q: i am moving towards female pattern baldness & losing around 80 strands of hair each day. Most ...
  A: It is normal to shed 80-100 hairs per day but this normal shedding usually occurs without much ...
severe hairloss5/11/2009
  Q: two years ago i was suffering from severe hairloss then i conceived and i was on iron tablets then ...
  A: It sounds as if you may have chronic telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium happens when the hair ...
Sudden bald patch on head5/10/2009
  Q: It has come to my notice several days ago, I identified a bald patch on my head. Earlier i ignored ...
  A: It is important to get a proper diagnosis to determine if it is alopecia areata. If so it is helpful ...
eyebrow hair loss5/10/2009
  Q: I was diagnosed Hypothyroid on Feb.2008. Started taking syntroid and ever since I noticed more hair ...
  A: Hair loss and eyebrow loss (especially on the outer edge) are symptoms of thyroid disorder. ...
Sudden bald patch on head5/9/2009
  Q: It has come to my notice several days ago, I identified a bald patch on my head. Earlier i ignored ...
  A: A smooth, round bald patch with well defined margins can be alopecia areata. Alopecia areata is an ...
Hair loss and anemia5/7/2009
  Q: Over 1 year ago I started losing a lot of hair. It lasted for about 8 months with about 300 hairs ...
  A: Low ferritin levels is a common cause of telogen effluvium. You are doing a good job of increasing ...
hair loss5/2/2009
  Q: i was watching TV and the episode was on hair loss. someone said that fungus could be responsible ...
  A: Yes it is true that fungal infections can cause hair loss. The most common is tinea capitis ...
A couple of questions...5/1/2009
  Q: I was just diagnosed with shedding from stress, telogen Effluium, before I knew that I started ...
  A: There is no way to determine how long the shedding will last as it varies greatly from one person to ...
Male Hair Loss4/28/2009
  Q: I'm 27 years old and up to about one year ago I had really thick hair. I noticed that I began ...
  A: Although it is considered a myth that wearing a cap can cause hair loss, I think it is a good idea ...
Can the scalp recover?4/25/2009
  Q: I'm a 22 year old who developed a bit of a compulsive scalp scratching in response to dandruff. This ...
  A: It is possible to damage the hair follicles if the scratching is continuous and severe, especially ...
white hair 1/2 way down4/22/2009
  Q: Like the previous girls question, I also found silver hairs that were normal brown from the root to ...
  A: I can't tell from your question if your hair is mostly white/silver or mostly brown (with a few ...
Side effects from Spiro4/16/2009
  Q: My doctor prescribed Spiro and Yaz for my hair thinning. I just started taking a 1/4 dose of Spiro ...
  A: Have you been diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia? Spironolactone can cause rash, hives, dermatitis ...
Hair Loss and Birth Control Pills?4/15/2009
  Q: I am 17 years old, and I've been on Yaz birth control for almost a year now, and I've noticed over ...
  A: It is very possible that your hair loss condition was triggered by your birth control. Birth control ...
female hair loss4/15/2009
  Q: I am 42 years old and a female and have been suffering from hair loss for a no of years. My hair ...
  A: Sorry you're going through all this. I'm glad that you're starting to eat better. Taking care of ...
Hair Loss/Regrowth Resulting from an Eating Disorder4/8/2009
  Q: I'm 17 and I suffered from anorexia for about a year when I was 13. I lost 70lbs in 6 months and I ...
  A: If you could find a trichologist in your area they would be able to examine your scalp to see if ...
Hair Loss/Regrowth Resulting from an Eating Disorder4/7/2009
  Q: I'm 17 and I suffered from anorexia for about a year when I was 13. I lost 70lbs in 6 months and I ...
  A: It is possible for hair follicles to remain dormant. The longer they remain dormant the more likely ...
hair loss4/7/2009
  Q: The results of her blood tests all came back fine, so we are still at a loss as to why it's ...
  A: It would depend on the severity of the viral infection and how long it took her body to recover. ...
Hair Loss/Regrowth Resulting from an Eating Disorder4/5/2009
  Q: I'm 17 and I suffered from anorexia for about a year when I was 13. I lost 70lbs in 6 months and I ...
  A: Any eating disorder can cause hair loss and inhibit healthy hair growth, including the type of binge ...
follow up hairloss4/3/2009
  Q: I have spoke with you twice already and your last response was "Excessive shedding like you describe ...
  A: Overall it seems as if your hair condition is improving. The hairs you see sticking up could very ...
hair damage4/2/2009
  Q: She stated that her hair was broken and damaged due to the way she styles it. She also was having a ...
  A: So many young women are complaining of hair loss due to Yasmin. If your daughters hair loss began ...
hair damage4/2/2009
  Q: She stated that her hair was broken and damaged due to the way she styles it. She also was having a ...
  A: Breakage usually occurs from over-processing, harsh chemicals and heat. Is that what you mean when ...
hair4/1/2009
  Q: my 13 year old daughter has been suffering hair loss. It comes away in handfulls after a bath and ...
  A: Unfortunatley hair loss among teens and children is becoming more common. Hair loss that is due to a ...
hair loss3/31/2009
  Q: I am 29 yr old female. I lose a lot of hair every time I brush or wash them. Every time I run my ...
  A: There are many possible causes for excessive shedding. It is important to determine and treat the ...
Follicle Damage?3/29/2009
  Q: I have been having thinning hair for about the past 8 months - right about the time I purchased a ...
  A: Heat can be very damaging to hair but it normally causes breakage rather than actual hair loss. It ...
Hair shedding3/24/2009
  Q: For the past two months I have lost a lot of hair. It's falling out in clumps when I shampoo it and ...
  A: It is unusual to have hair breakage without the hair also becoming dry and brittle. The most common ...
Non-recovery after hair loss and birth control pill3/23/2009
  Q: I'm 49 years old and about 4 or 5 years ago I began using birth control pills to help with female ...
  A: It is possible that the birth control triggered the hair loss condition as it is a common side ...
hair loss3/22/2009
  Q: Hair thinning started around 2003, when I was 54. Started blood pressure meds in 2005. High stress ...
  A: I don't blame you for not wanting to take more medication. If your hair is thinning--providing less ...
Hair loss at 23yrs3/21/2009
  Q: I am a 23 year old woman who doesn't smoke. I used an ammonia free dye when I used to dye my hair ...
  A: Are you noticing excessive shedding or are your hairs in certain areas just getting thinner, ...
chronic hair loss3/21/2009
  Q: Just over a year ago my hair started falling out and I then started on treatment from reputable ...
  A: Yes, menopause can initiate several types of hair loss. It sounds as if you are experiencing telogen ...
Hair thinning3/21/2009
  Q: I was reading some of the questions and answers about female hair loss but havn't really found ...
  A: I hope you are healing and recovering from your operations. There is no way to predict the course ...
Hair shedding3/20/2009
  Q: For the past two months I have lost a lot of hair. It's falling out in clumps when I shampoo it and ...
  A: Is your hair falling out from the roots or is it breaking off? When you say clumps, is it actually a ...
Birth Control and Ferritin Levels3/19/2009
  Q: I am 28 years old. In October 07, I was diagnosed with a ferritin level of less than 1. I am a ...
  A: Yes, Other women have reported excessive hair loss within weeks of starting Yasmin. There are quite ...
Birth Control and Ferritin Levels3/18/2009
  Q: I am 28 years old. In October 07, I was diagnosed with a ferritin level of less than 1. I am a ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I'm not sure if this is a hair loss question as you did not mention ...
HAIR LOOS3/17/2009
  Q: I HAVE BEEN NOTICEING BOLD SPOTS IN MY 6YEAR OLD DAUGTHER I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO...
  A: The most common type of hair loss causing bald patches is alopecia areata. It is an autoimmune ...
Female with CTE3/17/2009
  Q: I am 33 and have been suffering from hairloss since early 2008. I discontinued the birth control ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I understand your concern. It is true that too much vitamin A can ...
Hair loss3/17/2009
  Q: I have been suffering from hair loss for about 4 months now. I have had blood work run and all ...
  A: Is this a new allergy associated with your new dog? It is possible that your allergy is causing your ...
Hair Loss3/16/2009
  Q: I am a 44 year old woman. About 2 years ago (August 2006) I took DHEA and in December 2006 about 50% ...
  A: It is very likely that DHEA triggered your hair loss. Because of it androgenic effect it can ...
hair loss3/14/2009
  Q: i'm 24 years old but everytime i take a bath and comb my hair, i noticed hair loss. i used shampoo ...
  A: Everybody has some hair loss when shampooing and brushing hair. I am assuming that the hair loss you ...
seb derm eyebrow hair loss3/8/2009
  Q: I have been having severe seb derm in my eyebrows for several months now (I am peeling chunks of ...
  A: The hair should grow back once the condition clears up. You can try dabbing a bit (one drop) of tea ...
hairloss3/6/2009
  Q: This is my third time around asking a question. Here is the link to our first topic if you need to ...
  A: The little hairs sticking up from your head sound like new growth. That is a very good sign. As long ...
hair loss3/6/2009
  Q: I am 38 years old. My hair has been falling out since I was around 25 or so. Approx. 4 years ago, ...
  A: You can try essential oil scalp treatments to stimulate new hair growth and restore the hair growth ...
hair loss3/4/2009
  Q: I am 38 years old. My hair has been falling out since I was around 25 or so. Approx. 4 years ago, ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I know how frustrating it is. Has the type of your hair loss been ...
Frontal Hair Loss3/2/2009
  Q: i started using Regain for 1 year , it helped me a little but not so much, my doctor adviced me to ...
  A: I focus on natural treatments such as essential oil scalp massage treatments. When applied to the ...
over a year since chemo and only thin patchy hair3/2/2009
  Q: I am 43. Prior to chemo for breast cancer over a year ago, I had great hair - long, thick and ...
  A: Sorry you're going through all of this. I hope the healing/recovery process is going well. I know ...
Hair Pulled Out3/1/2009
  Q: My abusive boyfriend pulled my hair and pulled out a chunk of it. It is in the back and I am able ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. Having your hair yanked out causes trauma to the hair follicles. If ...
Gradual hair loss 6+ years undiagnosed2/27/2009
  Q: I'm 39 and first noticed an all-over thinning of my hair at age 33. Now, 6 years later, my part is ...
  A: Yes goiters always reflect a thyroid issue. Goiter is an enlarged thyroid, indicating a ...
hair loss2/25/2009
  Q: hi i am forty years and my hair falls alot i used a vitamin called pantogar 2 years ago and it was ...
  A: It is important to determine the type and cause of your hair loss. You can find a lot of information ...
Gradual hair loss 6+ years undiagnosed2/25/2009
  Q: I'm 39 and first noticed an all-over thinning of my hair at age 33. Now, 6 years later, my part is ...
  A: I certainly understand how frustrated you must be. The condition of your hair is intimately related ...
Hair loss folic acid2/25/2009
  Q: Recently, I have been losing alot of hair I am 21 male. I found out that my folic acid is low. Will ...
  A: No this is not true. If the nutritional deficiency caused the hair loss, then correcting the ...
long term telogen effluvium?2/24/2009
  Q: I was just wondering if you have come across any long term cases of telogen effluvium? I have been ...
  A: I will be happy to blend some formulas for you. You may order the 2 or 3 month supply from my ...
long term telogen effluvium?2/23/2009
  Q: I was just wondering if you have come across any long term cases of telogen effluvium? I have been ...
  A: Yes, many women suffer with chronic telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium is usually a temporary ...
Hair loss folic acid2/20/2009
  Q: Recently, I have been losing alot of hair I am 21 male. I found out that my folic acid is low. Will ...
  A: Excessive shedding can be caused by a nutritional deficiency such as folic acid. If your hair loss ...
hair loss due to over processing??2/20/2009
  Q: hey there, I am a male, "but im hoping to say I dont have mpb, so you may be able to help." anyways ...
  A: Yes it seems as your recent weight loss could have contributed to your hair loss, especially if ...
Hair Loss2/19/2009
  Q: Melanie, I am 54. I noticed in the past year that I was able to see more of my scalp. This past ...
  A: If your hair has become thinner in the bang/crown area it is likely to be androgenetic alopecia. ...
hair loss due to over processing??2/19/2009
  Q: hey there, I am a male, "but im hoping to say I dont have mpb, so you may be able to help." anyways ...
  A: The hair loss you describe does not sound like male pattern baldness. With male pattern baldness you ...
bald patches in toddlers2/18/2009
  Q: I have a 3 yr old daughter who has 2 dime sized bald patches in her head. Different sides of her ...
  A: There are several possible causes for patchy hair loss in children. Alopecia areata is a common hair ...
Hair thinning and breaking2/16/2009
  Q: I have always had lots of hair and it is curly. In the past 4 months, my hair has breaken off ...
  A: I would like to help you figure out this sudden change in the condition of your hair. From what you ...
HAIR LOSS2/16/2009
  Q: anne early 40s, seen the doc again, versicolor, fungus in the debris,8 week course of terbinafine ...
  A: Tinea versicolor can lead to hair loss. Any scalp condition can inhibit healthy growth and cause ...
Hair loss and birth control2/13/2009
  Q: old still continues to thin. She wants to go off of Yasmin. I'm afraid that birth control pills ...
  A: Hair loss that occurs from starting or stopping a medication, usually begins within 1-3 months. The ...
Hair loss and birth control2/12/2009
  Q: old still continues to thin. She wants to go off of Yasmin. I'm afraid that birth control pills ...
  A: I know you're struggling with this. What I can tell you is that if it was my own daughter, I would ...
HAIR LOSS MEDICATION2/11/2009
  Q: MY HAIR HAS BEEN FALLING OUT,CAN YOU TELL ME HOW LONG FOR TERBINAFINE TO KICK IN. YOURS ANNE
  A: Terbinafine is an anti-fungal so I assume it was determined that your hair loss was caused by fungal ...
I need Your Advice2/10/2009
  Q: I am a 21 year old male, My hairloss has happened fast within 2 years. I think this was caused by ...
  A: I'm sorry I am not a doctor but I can tell you that stress can cause hair loss. I don't think "she" ...
Hair loss2/10/2009
  Q: I am weaning off a very high dose of Medrol (240mg) for chronic pneumonia (BOOP) and am down to 4mg ...
  A: I'll be happy to help you. In order to get a more clear picture of your situation it would be ...
hair2/10/2009
  Q: please tell me.
  A: Apple cider vinegar works very well to control dandruff for some people. Since it is relatively ...
Chronic Telogen effuvisum in 14 year old2/9/2009
  Q: My 14 year old daughter went through a small surgical procedure to correct a broken foot one year ...
  A: It does seem that once a person experiences hair loss, they are more susceptible to having ...
only 29 and i have 1 eyebrow2/7/2009
  Q: I'm 29 and for the past 4 months i have been losing my right eyebrow. my eyebrow is now non ...
  A: The hair loss you describe sounds like it may be a form of alopecia areata. Alopecia areata causes ...
Scalp Help!2/7/2009
  Q: Since I was 15, my hair has been thinner than the rest in the top center of my head. It itches ...
  A: Are you taking the steroid medication? If you don't want to take steroids I can help you with ...
Scalp Help!2/6/2009
  Q: Since I was 15, my hair has been thinner than the rest in the top center of my head. It itches ...
  A: Did the dermatologist and/or trichologist rule out any conditions? I would think they would be able ...
thining hair2/6/2009
  Q: I am 45 years old and have been taking depakote since august 2008 for bipolar disorder. When first ...
  A: It is very likely that the medication you're taking has caused the changes in your hair and your ...
Repair hair loss2/4/2009
  Q: I am a 39 year old that suffered from what was called pseudotumor cerebri, which in laymans terms, ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I hope your health from this condition has been healed. Do you know ...
TE or Alopecia1/31/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me. While I am a guy, I thought with your knowledge on nutrition and natural ...
  A: You're welcome. It does sound as if you're on the right track now! Even getting regular massage ...
Scalp Folliculitis1/30/2009
  Q: How are you doing Melanie Vonzabuesnig? I been dealing with scalp folliculitis for over 5 years now. ...
  A: Some people have some success using topical neem oil for skin that has lost it's pigmentation. Neem ...
TE or Alopecia1/30/2009
  Q: I hope you can help me. While I am a guy, I thought with your knowledge on nutrition and natural ...
  A: I'm glad you're feeling better under the care your naturopath. It's hard to say what initiated your ...
24 year old with hair loss1/29/2009
  Q: It started very suddenly and one day it seemed like I was losing much more hair than usual in the ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. The type of hair loss you describe sounds like chronic telogen ...
hair loss1/28/2009
  Q: I've been losing my hair for over 10weeks its been a very slow period i first had a patch the size ...
  A: I can't really answer your question about how long the terbinafine takes to kick in. It would ...
hair loss1/27/2009
  Q: I've been losing my hair for over 10weeks its been a very slow period i first had a patch the size ...
  A: Peppermint oil can also help the dandruff and itchiness. Treatments that combine several essential ...
Hairloss. Stress or female baldness1/26/2009
  Q: I recently submitted my question about hairloss last year. I am back because I want a second ...
  A: Excessive shedding like you describe is telogen effluvium. Individual strands of hair getting ...
Advice on holistic ways to treat AA1/26/2009
  Q: I have had diffuse thinning for 4 years now all over my scalp and have had five or 6 scalp biopsies ...
  A: Getting a weekly massage is a wonderful idea. It can do wonders for your entire system. The diet is ...
hair loss1/26/2009
  Q: I've been losing my hair for over 10weeks its been a very slow period i first had a patch the size ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. Although alopecia areata does manifest as a round bald patch, it ...
hair thinning1/25/2009
  Q: I am a 42 year old woman who took topamax for 17 days-- 25 mg a day for 1 week, 50 mg/day for a ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. Topamax can cause hair loss and changes in hair texture. When ...
Hairloss. Stress or female baldness1/24/2009
  Q: I recently submitted my question about hairloss last year. I am back because I want a second ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. The hair loss you describe sounds like telogen effluvium. Telogen ...
hair loos1/19/2009
  Q: it's about 2 months that i am expieriencing hair loss. every time that i take a shower I saw alot of ...
  A: It sounds as if you may be experiencing telogen effluvium. This type of hair loss is common. It ...
diffuse hair loss1/13/2009
  Q: Im a 23 year old male. I have been experiencing extensive hair thinning over the past year and a ...
  A: I'm glad you found my original response helpful. Your hair loss does not sound like male pattern ...
hair strands without the bulb1/13/2009
  Q: I am a 27 year old female.I am shedding hair like never before. At first I noticed that some of my ...
  A: The type of hair loss that causes excessive shedding is called telogen effluvium. This type of hair ...
can i get ur advice plz1/13/2009
  Q: i started to lose my eyebrows hair since 2 monthes ago and m so worried they r falling but growing ...
  A: I don't think you have alopecia areata. It would be more likely that the thinning is from the oily, ...
can i get ur advice plz1/12/2009
  Q: i started to lose my eyebrows hair since 2 monthes ago and m so worried they r falling but growing ...
  A: There are several possible causes for eyebrow thinning. It is possible to have dandruff or ...
hair breakage1/12/2009
  Q: It started out as just getting alittle fuzzy in the front and now it is on just one side of my ...
  A: Hair breakage can be caused by internal or external factors. External factors include ...
diffuse hair loss1/9/2009
  Q: Im a 23 year old male. I have been experiencing extensive hair thinning over the past year and a ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. Excessive shedding from all over the scalp is a characteristic of ...
Teen female hair loss1/8/2009
  Q: She is 17. I can't seem to get anyone to take me serious. Her hair has been thinning for over 10 ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I understand your concern. New hair growth is often difficult to ...
baldness1/6/2009
  Q: i was getting the depo shot for approximately 4 - 5 years and noticed the thinning of my hair in the ...
  A: Thinning at the top of the head sounds like it could be androgenetic alopecia, especially if you're ...
bald spots1/4/2009
  Q: I'm a 50 year old female and for about a year now i have notice baldness at the nap of my head. ...
  A: What you're describing sounds like alopecia areata, which translates to bald spot; alopecia meaning ...
Laser Comb1/4/2009
  Q: how are you doing? My mother is losing her hair, and I was wondering what you thought about the ...
  A: Most of the people I know of who've tried the laser comb have been frustrated and disappointed, only ...
medications12/30/2008
  Q: my doctor has told me i need to take anxiety medicine to get chronic te due to stress to stop. the ...
  A: Unfortunately there is no way to predict how each individual will react to medication. Both ...
Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia or Both?12/24/2008
  Q: I have been diagnosed by 2 dermatologists as having Chronic Telogen Effluvium due to low Ferritin ...
  A: I'm glad your skin color is returning to normal. The beta carotene excess, from high dosage ...
Chronic Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia or Both?12/23/2008
  Q: I have been diagnosed by 2 dermatologists as having Chronic Telogen Effluvium due to low Ferritin ...
  A: Sorry you're dealing with this. It sounds as if the mega-doses of spirulina may not agree with your ...
hair loss12/21/2008
  Q: I'm a 44 year old woman that had super thick and shiny hair. I noticed about 20 years ago that my ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. The amount of shedding you're experiencing is not normal. Excessive ...
baldness in children12/19/2008
  Q: my daughter who is 6 years old, suddenly started to have bald batch on her head and within a week ...
  A: It sounds as if your daughter may have alopecia areata. Alopecia areata manifests as a round bald ...
hair loss/ iron deficiency12/18/2008
  Q: i am 23 years old and i have been experiencing heavy diffuse hair loss for about a year and a half. ...
  A: Low ferritin levels are a major cause of diffuse hair loss in women. You may feel better and ...
Telogen effluvium problem12/17/2008
  Q: I am 20 years old. i am losing lot of hair on top and forehead since last two months. Skin ...
  A: The white bulb at the end of your hair is an indication that the hair fell from the telogen ...
Female hair loss12/17/2008
  Q: I am a 22 year old female and throughout my whole life I have always had a significant amount of ...
  A: Pulling out clumps of hair is not normal. I could understand that you would pull out some hair if it ...
19 year old female with bad hair thinning12/16/2008
  Q: its generaly all over, like the front, sides, and top. i see it the most in my part. its not really ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. If you're noticing a lot of excess hair falling out--in your brush, ...
hair loss and b1212/13/2008
  Q: I have recently been taking b12 supplements and my doctor checked my level. MY level was 1100...too ...
  A: There really isn't much information here. I can't tell if this is a follow-up question to a previous ...
Diffuse hair thinning12/12/2008
  Q: You are so knowledgeable and informative. I have been dealing with slow, insidious hair thinning ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. Because of the major shed at 24 and the excessive hair loss you're ...
6 year olds hair loss12/12/2008
  Q: When my daughter was 4 she started losing patches of hair they diagnosed her with alopecia areata. ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. It is a common belief that alopecia areata may require a "trigger" ...
female hair loss12/10/2008
  Q: I've been experiencing a lot of hair loss after my open heart surgery. Is it because of the surgery? ...
  A: I hope you're feeling well. It is not uncommon to experience hair loss after surgery. Whenever the ...
HAIR LOSS12/6/2008
  Q: What can I do to thicken my hair? I had a stroke a year and a half ago. I presently take labetalol, ...
  A: Sorry you're goung through this. When you say you were diagnosed with alopecia, did you mean ...
will my hair grow back12/5/2008
  Q: I had a large section of my hair ripped from my head. And another small patch. The small patch has ...
  A: Sorry you are going through this. Having your hair ripped out is a traumatic experience for you and ...
hair loss and a itchy scalp12/4/2008
  Q: I've been experiencing lots of hair loss all over and an itchy scalp, also a oily or greasy looking ...
  A: Sorry I seem to have mis-communicated with you. The yeast is fungus. What I am trying to say is that ...
hair loss12/4/2008
  Q: I'm 38 and diagnosed approx. 20 yrs ago with seborreic dematitis on face and scalp. Though face ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. I think the tea tree oil is a good idea. You could use tea tree ...
Hair loss and thinning feeling lost and confused12/4/2008
  Q: I am experiencing hair loss/thinning. I am 34 years old. The hair thinning seems to be all over but ...
  A: Sorry you're going through this. Noticing a dramatic increase in the number of strands you lose each ...
hair loss and a itchy scalp12/3/2008
  Q: I've been experiencing lots of hair loss all over and an itchy scalp, also a oily or greasy looking ...
  A: Systemic yeast overgrwoth can very likely lead to hair loss. You do not have to have any fungus ...
daughter's hair loss12/1/2008
  Q: My daughter was diagnosed with idiopathic anaphylaxis two years ago. When she has an attack her ...
  A: You say you recently noticed that your daughters hair seems much thinner. I'm wondering if you have ...
hairlost11/30/2008
  Q: What products are available to regrow and prevent hair lost?
  A: It is important to first determine the type and cause of the hair loss to rule out any possible ...
Hats and hair loss in boys11/29/2008
  Q: It is becoming popular for our fourth graders to wear a beanie or cap all the time. Some of these ...
  A: As logical as it may seem, it is unlikely that hat wearing will cause hair loss. The exception would ...
hairloss11/26/2008
  Q: i went to the dermatologist and she gave me spironolactone for acne and it worked for that. I lost ...
  A: There are many possible causes for the type of hair loss (telogen effluvium) you seem to be ...
feamale hair loss11/25/2008
  Q: I think I have a allergic reaction to hair dyes and rinses every time I use it. in front and all ...
  A: Do you think the hair dye is causing your hair loss? Do you have a dermatitis type allergic reaction ...
medication question11/20/2008
  Q: my doctor just prescribed Vistaril for my anxiety related to hair loss..have you heard of anyone ...
  A: Sorry you are experiencing anxiety and hair loss. Do you know the type and cause of your hair loss? ...
How can i stop my Tellogen Effluvium ?11/14/2008
  Q: I am a 22 year old female who has had experienced chronic shedding on and off for the past 5 ...
  A: I pretty much have the same condition as you. I am prone to hair loss so I really have to keep on ...
recent hair loss11/13/2008
  Q: I recently started losing an excessive amount of hair that I noticed after I would wash it and brush ...
  A: I was very self concious when I first had to wear a wig. But you get used to it pretty quickly. Back ...
recent hair loss11/13/2008
  Q: I recently started losing an excessive amount of hair that I noticed after I would wash it and brush ...
  A: After hair loss, the new hairs do grow in as you described. As long as you keep the scalp and ...
Undiagnosed Hairloss11/13/2008
  Q: Long (LONG) story short. Developed increased shedding and breakage of the hair in Feb of this year. ...
  A: I feel your pain and frustration. You've done all the right things by getting complete lab work-up ...
recent hair loss11/12/2008
  Q: I recently started losing an excessive amount of hair that I noticed after I would wash it and brush ...
  A: I completely understand your concern over your hair loss. You are right to suspect that the extreme ...
verapamil hair loss11/12/2008
  Q: i have been taking verapamil for migraines for over a year now, recently my hair has begun to fall ...
  A: Starting or stopping any medciation can cause hair loss even if it is not a known symptom. Because ...
fungus in hair11/10/2008
  Q: my daughter is 9yrs old and she have the fungus in her hair. i had to perm her hair to get the ...
  A: Tea tree oil is very effective against fungus. You could add a few drops of tea tree oil to each ...
female hair loss and Rogaine11/8/2008
  Q: I have been on Rogaine for 4 weeks (used as directed)for TE caused by iron def anemia. My iron ...
  A: Sorry you're going through all this. I know how I feels. I lost almost all of my hair during a 2 ...
female hair loss11/6/2008
  Q: I'm a 38 yr old female who has lost 70% of my hair in a 2 yr span. I have excessive thinning in the ...
  A: CTE cannot turn into AGA but you can experience more than one type of hair loss at the same time. I ...
baldness in women11/6/2008
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me what besides chemotherapy could make a woman go bald.
  A: There are several types of hair loss which commonly affect females but they will rarely cause total ...
female hair loss11/5/2008
  Q: I'm a 38 yr old female who has lost 70% of my hair in a 2 yr span. I have excessive thinning in the ...
  A: Sorry you're struggling with hair loss. I know how it feels. Since you had lab work done, I assume ...
female hair loss11/4/2008
  Q: Vonzabuesnig, I am a 22 year old female with an ongoing history of hair loss for the past 3 years. ...
  A: First off just so you know I am not a doctor. You do have quite a few symptoms that are concerning. ...
hair loss and cover up11/4/2008
  Q: I have been losing hair for two years. it started out just noticing thinning but quickly turned into ...
  A: I understand the dilemma in your in. I was trying to think of another option to stain the skin that ...
Hair loss in 17 year old female11/3/2008
  Q: I took her to two different dermatologist. The first said that it was TE due to stress and that it ...
  A: There's a lot of possibilities as to the cause of your daughters recent hair loss. You mention that ...

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