| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Hair | 11/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Bald Patch | 11/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Telogen Effluvium Regrowth | 11/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| hairloss | 11/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| my 17 yr old daughter has severe hairloss | 11/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Accutane/LoEstrine 24 FE/Yasmine Hair loss | 11/12/2009 |
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. ...
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| my 17 yr old daughter has severe hairloss | 11/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Alopecia | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| hairloss | 11/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| hairloss | 11/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss at 17 | 11/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Rapid hair loss | 11/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair loss at 17 | 11/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair fungus | 11/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 10/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss due to yasmin | 10/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Sudden Hair Loss | 10/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair nutrition | 10/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Loss | 10/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss | 10/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Thinning | 10/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair fall | 10/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| lots of hair loss in the shower | 10/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Loss | 10/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair fall | 10/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| telogen effluviam 3 years later | 10/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss and accutane in teenage girls | 10/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Rapid Hair loss | 10/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 10/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Some kind of hair fungus | 10/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 10/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hairloss - Eyebrows | 10/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Gas,Nausea,Black stool,Hairloss | 10/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 10/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 10/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| hairfall | 9/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Extremely worried about hair fall | 9/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 9/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Damaged Hair | 9/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 9/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair loss | 9/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 9/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss | 9/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| rogaine | 9/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Scalp Folliculitus | 9/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Changes | 9/11/2009 |
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. ...
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| hair loss | 9/11/2009 |
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. ...
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| Ferritin level/hair loss | 9/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Telogen Effluvium | 9/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| sudden hair loss/thinning | 9/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| Telogen Effluvium | 8/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Thinning edges | 8/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair Loss | 8/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| poor hair growth since infancy | 8/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| female teenage hair loss | 8/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| seborrheic dermantitis and hair loss | 8/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| Chronic Hair Loss | 8/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair loss | 8/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| poor hair growth since infancy | 8/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Can you color hair with Folliculitus | 8/16/2009 |
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. ...
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| Can you color hair with Folliculitus | 8/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| telogen effluvium | 8/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 8/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| Loss of curl | 8/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| Telogen Effluvium | 8/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| Telogen Effluvium | 8/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Troubles with my hair loss | 8/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| Thin, patchy hair after BMT | 8/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| Yasmin and Hair loss | 7/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| please help | 7/30/2009 |
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, ...
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| thinning / bald spots | 7/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| 17 yr old daughter hair loss | 7/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| please help | 7/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair swirls | 7/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair swirls | 7/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Female hair loss | 7/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss in moustache | 7/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| 17 year old daughter hair loss | 7/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Teennage hair loss | 7/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 7/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| White hair at birth | 7/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| female hair loss | 7/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 7/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Severe Hair loss | 7/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Loss | 6/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Inflamed scalp | 6/29/2009 |
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, ...
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| Hair Loss | 6/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| hairloss | 6/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 6/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 6/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 6/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| tellogen effluvium | 6/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 6/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 6/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair fall | 6/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| excessive hair loss | 6/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| healthy and soft hair | 6/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| ferritin | 6/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss | 6/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| extrem hair loss | 6/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| biopsy | 6/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| steroid shots | 6/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| partial wig | 6/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss and Yaz | 6/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Length in Women | 6/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 5/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair fall | 5/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| Brittle/Fragile hair and huge continual hair loss | 5/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| thin hair | 5/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| Thinning hair with lash and brow loss | 5/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| global hair loss | 5/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair | 5/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Severe breakage/hairloss from medication | 5/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Sudden bald patch on head | 5/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 5/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| product question | 5/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| difference | 5/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Excessive Hairloss | 5/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair thinning | 5/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| A lot of hair loss | 5/18/2009 |
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. ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 5/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 5/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 5/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 5/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Severe hair fall | 5/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| severe hairloss | 5/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| Sudden bald patch on head | 5/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| eyebrow hair loss | 5/10/2009 |
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. ...
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| Sudden bald patch on head | 5/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss and anemia | 5/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 5/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Male Hair Loss | 4/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| white hair 1/2 way down | 4/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| Side effects from Spiro | 4/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| female hair loss | 4/15/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Loss/Regrowth Resulting from an Eating Disorder | 4/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Loss/Regrowth Resulting from an Eating Disorder | 4/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 4/7/2009 |
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. ...
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| Hair Loss/Regrowth Resulting from an Eating Disorder | 4/5/2009 |
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 ...
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| follow up hairloss | 4/3/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair damage | 4/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair damage | 4/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair | 4/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 3/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair shedding | 3/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| Non-recovery after hair loss and birth control pill | 3/23/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 3/22/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss at 23yrs | 3/21/2009 |
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, ...
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| chronic hair loss | 3/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair thinning | 3/21/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair shedding | 3/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| Birth Control and Ferritin Levels | 3/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| Birth Control and Ferritin Levels | 3/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| HAIR LOOS | 3/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Female with CTE | 3/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss | 3/17/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Loss | 3/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 3/14/2009 |
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 ...
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| seb derm eyebrow hair loss | 3/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| hairloss | 3/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 3/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 3/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Frontal Hair Loss | 3/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| over a year since chemo and only thin patchy hair | 3/2/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair Pulled Out | 3/1/2009 |
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 ...
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| Gradual hair loss 6+ years undiagnosed | 2/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 2/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Gradual hair loss 6+ years undiagnosed | 2/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss folic acid | 2/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair loss folic acid | 2/20/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hair Loss | 2/19/2009 |
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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| bald patches in toddlers | 2/18/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair thinning and breaking | 2/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| HAIR LOSS | 2/16/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss and birth control | 2/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss and birth control | 2/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| HAIR LOSS MEDICATION | 2/11/2009 |
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 ...
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| I need Your Advice | 2/10/2009 |
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" ...
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| Hair loss | 2/10/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair | 2/10/2009 |
Q: please tell me.
A: Apple cider vinegar works very well to control dandruff for some people. Since it is relatively ...
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| Chronic Telogen effuvisum in 14 year old | 2/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| only 29 and i have 1 eyebrow | 2/7/2009 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| thining hair | 2/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| Repair hair loss | 2/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| TE or Alopecia | 1/31/2009 |
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 ...
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| Scalp Folliculitis | 1/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| TE or Alopecia | 1/30/2009 |
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 ...
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| 24 year old with hair loss | 1/29/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 1/28/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 1/27/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hairloss. Stress or female baldness | 1/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| Advice on holistic ways to treat AA | 1/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 1/26/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair thinning | 1/25/2009 |
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 ...
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| Hairloss. Stress or female baldness | 1/24/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair loos | 1/19/2009 |
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 ...
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| diffuse hair loss | 1/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair strands without the bulb | 1/13/2009 |
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 ...
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| can i get ur advice plz | 1/13/2009 |
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, ...
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| can i get ur advice plz | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| hair breakage | 1/12/2009 |
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 ...
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| diffuse hair loss | 1/9/2009 |
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 ...
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| Teen female hair loss | 1/8/2009 |
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 ...
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| baldness | 1/6/2009 |
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 ...
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| bald spots | 1/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| Laser Comb | 1/4/2009 |
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 ...
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| medications | 12/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| hair loss | 12/21/2008 |
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 ...
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| baldness in children | 12/19/2008 |
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 ...
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| hair loss/ iron deficiency | 12/18/2008 |
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 ...
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| Telogen effluvium problem | 12/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| Female hair loss | 12/17/2008 |
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 ...
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| 19 year old female with bad hair thinning | 12/16/2008 |
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, ...
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| hair loss and b12 | 12/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| Diffuse hair thinning | 12/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| 6 year olds hair loss | 12/12/2008 |
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" ...
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| female hair loss | 12/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| HAIR LOSS | 12/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| will my hair grow back | 12/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| hair loss and a itchy scalp | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| hair loss | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss and thinning feeling lost and confused | 12/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| hair loss and a itchy scalp | 12/3/2008 |
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 ...
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| daughter's hair loss | 12/1/2008 |
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 ...
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| hairlost | 11/30/2008 |
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 ...
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| Hats and hair loss in boys | 11/29/2008 |
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 ...
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| hairloss | 11/26/2008 |
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 ...
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| feamale hair loss | 11/25/2008 |
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 ...
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| medication question | 11/20/2008 |
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? ...
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| 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 ...
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| recent hair loss | 11/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| recent hair loss | 11/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| Undiagnosed Hairloss | 11/13/2008 |
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 ...
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| recent hair loss | 11/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| verapamil hair loss | 11/12/2008 |
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 ...
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| fungus in hair | 11/10/2008 |
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 ...
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| female hair loss and Rogaine | 11/8/2008 |
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 ...
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| female hair loss | 11/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| baldness in women | 11/6/2008 |
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 ...
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| female hair loss | 11/5/2008 |
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 ...
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| female hair loss | 11/4/2008 |
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. ...
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| hair loss and cover up | 11/4/2008 |
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 ...
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| Hair loss in 17 year old female | 11/3/2008 |
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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