My hair has been shedding like crazy lately. It doesn't matter whether I comb or just touch it. It looks and feels thinner but I don't see any patches.It has been shedding for over a year now but never this bad. I have also noticed little broken bits recently but this is nowhere near as bad as the shedding. Can you please advise?
Answer: My hair is shedding Before considering any treatment whatsoever, you need a diagnosis. Certainly undiagnosed acute telogen effluvium, chronic telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia are the top diagnoses but other conditions like cicatricial alopecia need to be ruled out. You need a full examination, and blood tests. Be sure to get a complete evaluation and understand the diagnosis completely.
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Answer: My hair is shedding Before considering any treatment whatsoever, you need a diagnosis. Certainly undiagnosed acute telogen effluvium, chronic telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia are the top diagnoses but other conditions like cicatricial alopecia need to be ruled out. You need a full examination, and blood tests. Be sure to get a complete evaluation and understand the diagnosis completely.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Hair shedding Most people naturally shed about 50 to 100 hairs a day, but sometimes men and women can shed much more, leading to thinning hair, hair loss, and over time, baldness. The causes of this hair loss can be a result of hormones, underlying medical conditions, and even certain medications like antidepressants, high-blood pressure medications, and NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). Sometimes, hair loss is purely genetic and can run in families.What’s important to know: the cause of hair loss is specific to each individual, which is why it is so important to have a board-certified dermatologist examine, diagnose, and treat your condition. We will review your symptoms, examine your scalp, perform a possible scalp biopsy, and/or order medical and blood tests if an underlying medical condition (like thyroid disease, diabetes, or autoimmune diseases like lupus) is suspected.
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June 15, 2016
Answer: Hair shedding Most people naturally shed about 50 to 100 hairs a day, but sometimes men and women can shed much more, leading to thinning hair, hair loss, and over time, baldness. The causes of this hair loss can be a result of hormones, underlying medical conditions, and even certain medications like antidepressants, high-blood pressure medications, and NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). Sometimes, hair loss is purely genetic and can run in families.What’s important to know: the cause of hair loss is specific to each individual, which is why it is so important to have a board-certified dermatologist examine, diagnose, and treat your condition. We will review your symptoms, examine your scalp, perform a possible scalp biopsy, and/or order medical and blood tests if an underlying medical condition (like thyroid disease, diabetes, or autoimmune diseases like lupus) is suspected.
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