I bleached my hair a few months ago now its constantly falling out. Now I've probably lost about 2/3 of my hair. What can I do?

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I bleached my hair a few months ago and now my hair is constantly falling out. I used to have quite thick hair and now I've probably lost about 2/3 of my hair. I'm quite worried that my hair will keep falling out and that I'll be left with basically no hair. I'm only 21 right now and already losing so much hair...Could it also be due to my shampoo? What action should I take to stop my hair from falling out and what can I do to restore it back to my original hair quality? Not sure if this is due to stress?

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

I agree with Dr. Donovan that you need to see a hair loss expert. They will determine if the hair bleaching has damaged the scalp,  your hair is breaking or there is another etiology. Treatment for each of these causes differs.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

After bleaching your hair follicles that were already damaged (miniaturizing) from the effects of DHT, may not return. At your age this should be minimal. The hair follicles which were not damaged by DHT should return healthy in approximately 2 more months. In the meantime, you should see an experienced hair surgeon for an evaluation - preferably a member of ISHRS ( International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery - ISHRS.org

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

I'd strongly recommend you see a physician who understand hair loss. The bleaching could be related (and even a cause) but other factors need to be ruled out. Please see a physician as soon as you are able so that he or she can review your whole story and examine your scalp up close.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Bleaching hair Can, if Performed improperly, can cause permanent hair loss by damaging the hair at it’s root at the scalp level. See a dermatologist to find out if that happened to you.

I bleached my hair a few months ago now its constantly falling out. Now I've probably lost about 2/3 of my hair. What can I do?

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I bleached my hair a few months ago now its constantly falling out. Now I've probably lost about 2/3 of my hair. What can I do?

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