I had a question about hair loss at young ages. I started losing my hair close to age 14. Despite physicians telling me there is nothing wrong but a genetic or stress related problem, I would actually like to know if there are any other possible causes of this aside from stress, and caffeine. And no I don't want links to places that will re-grow hair, they either don't work, or they cost thousands of dollars. I already realize that has a very small chance of growing back as I still continue to lose hair at age 22.
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My first husband starting losing his hair at a very young age too and then it got drastically worse after he joined the military.  He went through a million doctors telling him the same things that I'm sure you're hearing but he finally found a doctor that told him that because he was a active in sports during his High School years and usually wore a baseball hat that he believed this added to it.  Then when he joined the military (and he always wore a hat)...he lost even more.  The doctor said that it wasn't healthy for your hair to always be covered by a hat and that sometimes the rubbing from the hat could also be a factor.  Do you wear hats alot?  That just might be the cause.  Good luck.
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Yes it is a normal process for both men and women. You have been losing hair since the day you were born. Don't worry it grows back.
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From personal experience I can tell you that large amounts of caffeine will deplete your B vitamins (they're water soluable, and caffeine is a diuretic).  Inositol is the B vitamin which enables the scalp to hold on to each hair.  When inositol is too low, the hairs will loosen at the root and come out (not breaking, just coming out).\nDecrease caffeine and take a B-vitamin tablet, if you thing this is the cause.\nBest of luck.
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When my brother was younger, he had the exact same thing happen to him.  Your hair loss could be "Alopecia Areata".  It's a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, which where hair growth begins.  Experts don't know why this happens.  Alopecia is most common in people younger than 20, but can occur in children and adults of all ages.
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If you are getting new hairs, then the treatment you are using must be working.  You never said why your hair is falling. I hope you have seen a Doctor about this, if it is real bad then he will know what to do.
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You are probably just losing hair because of the fall in hormones following your pregnancy & the fact that you are still breastfeeding means your hormones are not properly back to normal. Probably not premenopausal unless early menopause runs in the family.
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Hmmm... it depends on what the cause of the hair loss is.  A dermatologist is probably a good start.  You can even ask the dermatologist if there is anyone else you should see.
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I got crap from people in high school (in the locker room before and after P.E.) for not having hairy arms.  With me, it just took time.  I'm almost 30 now and still have hair popping up in new places.  Just relax about it, because you can't control it.
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I know this is easier said then done, but I wouldn't worry about it just yet.  Ive had mine for 3 years now and I'm 32 and your body does go through changes all the time.  Just take a deep breath and relax and if things don't change in a week or so, then call a doctor.  I'm a Paramedic and a woman, so just tryin to help 8-)
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It could be stress or perhaps you need a better shampoo to make you're hair stronger. I am having the same problem and I am also 20.
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I have been coloring the roots of my hair ( black) my natural hair color, since I was 27.  I am now 49.  About three years ago I started noticing that my hair coloring was burning my head as soon as my colorist put it to my roots.  I just did it anyway.  We are sooo vain.  It finally caught up with me this past year.  I began to develope a serious allergy to the hair color products.  I would have to be on Benedryl for about 10 days round the clock after getting my hair done.  I had it done every 5 weeks as it grew fast, and when your hair is Black, white hair is noticable.  My colorist did not want to do my hair anylonger.  She was fearful of me going into shock while in her shop...so, I had to come up with something different.  I now do my own hair, it was really scarey the first time as I had never done it myself.  Also, I researched online and found some more natural products to use.  I am happy to say that this last month when I did my hair, I only had to take 2 Benedryls as opposed to 1 every 4 hours for 10 days!  Hair dye is very toxic to our scalps and hair follicles.  Even knowing this, I still have to color my hair.  After years of doing so, the toxicity caught up to me. I Found a Natural healthier permanent coloring - brand name- NATURATINT- level 3N.  They make several different levels for semi-permanent, wash out and the one I use for permanent and 100% grey coverage.  Works great!  Cost a little bit more, but worth it for me not to die from the buring and itching and breaking out on the scalp.  Try it.  It is amonnia free.  You might have to find it in a Natural Foods, or holistic shop, maybe a Whole foods ?
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I feel your pain, it wasn't until I passed 25 that I started to have problems with acne, I'd always had clear skin as a kid.  I think it's a combination of stress and things we eat (or don't eat, ie healthy) as an adult.  Also, our bodies change as we get older, so that has a lot to do with it.
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If the hair was pulled out, then it is likely your hair follicles are fine and will regrow the hair (people lose and regrow thousands of strands of hair in a lifetime).  Pattern/permanent hair loss is due to follicle failure and that doesn't sound the case here.
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Tricholtillomania- i need to write that down anyway i have it. For me i have a constant bald spot on the top of my head i can cover with clippies or scrunchie my hair is almost always up. I pluck my armpit hairs, and if it is a really bad day with stress i do it alot more and if i am alone i will pull pubic hair. I am a wife and a mother and other than my mom and my immediate family no one knows i have it. Mine came when i was in 5th grad and i pulled almost ever hair out of my head... kids thought i had cancer and i lied and told them no i had an elergic reaction to a perm. (thats what my mom thought it was and took me to a dermatologist) i never pulled my hair in front of her. Now i dont even feel it, and sometimes i dont even realize i am doing it. my husband yells at me to stop when he notices but during pleasant non stressful times i can go a long time without doing it. Right now we are buying our first house and our closing is coming with moving and being 6 months pregnant i pull often.
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vitamins--prenatal vitamins help alot--and u need to check with your doctor-hairloss is a sign of anemia--hypoactive thyroid-and stress-and all of those problems can be helped with medication-good luck
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Many women experience hair loss later in life as a result of menopause. The onset of menopause causes a drop off in the production of estrogen. Without the presence of estrogen to produce testosterone blocking enzymes, testosterone can be freely converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on the scalp. The result is a shorter hair growth cycle, finer hair, and shedding. The most prevalent type of hair loss among women is female pattern thinning, known medically as Androgenetic Alopecia (genetic, diffuse hair loss). But there are many other reasons for women’s hair loss, including menopause-related hormonal imbalances, postpartum/ stress-related shedding, chemotherapy, and Alopecia Areata (spotty hair loss). Some hair loss is actually self-induced: The use of harsh chemical relaxers (Scarring Alopecia), or tight hair braiding (Traction Alopecia) can permanently damage the hair follicle. The treatment is the same for women as for men. Rogaine, and hair grafts are some of the treatments for mild thinning. \n\nLook here for treatment ideas http://www.hairclub.com/
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Your hair loss could be a hormone problem.