Question 1

can the hair loss due to trauma be cured?

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Yes: After a serious systemic injury or illness, hair may shed but it grows back in a few months. If there's a scalp injury other than a burn, the hair usually comes back nicely. You can wear a ball cap, or take pride in the signs of having survived a serious challenge and come out the winner.

Question 2

does sympathetic dystrophy cause hair loss and thicker skin in the affected area? had no trauma to site but doctor suspects sympathetic dystrophy.

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Yes: Over time, reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) can cause physical changes in addition to numbness. There is usually (minor) trauma which starts the process, then swelling leading to hair loss &amp; skin changes in the arm/leg. Neurologic tests like EMG/NCS (electromyography &amp; nerve conduction study) can b diagnostic. TTYD about the next steps. Unfortunately, there is no single good treatment for RSD.

Question 3

post menopausal woman will have laparoscopic hysterectomy. is there a way to avoid hair loss caused by trauma of surgery or anesthesia?

Accepted Answer

Unusual: It is unusual to experience a significant amount of hair after surgery. Living and eating healthy and getting your protein in your diet may be helpful.

Question 4

is there "real" help for hair loss for women?  2 long story. anesthesia started it. hasn't changed. i am mortified. 1/2's gone.

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Lots of reasons: Go see your family doc and even get a referral to a dermatologist specializing in hair loss. First, remember that stress can lead to hair loss. Child birth & hospitalization are classic causes of stress but so is surgery. Hair eventually comes back several months later. Thyroid disease can do this too. So can too much testosterone & its derivative, dihydrotestosterone. So get tested and see derm.

Question 5

woman;s hair loss from a crash diet?

Accepted Answer

Will stabilize: The hair will return over a period of 6 months but rogaine (minoxidil) could be used in interval as stimulant to hair growth. Suggest checking blood for thyroid status, as well as iron levels. These can contribute to hair loss.

Question 6

can i reverse hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: Androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness) can be reversed with rogaine (minoxidil) or Propecia if it's started soon enough. To maintain the results they have to be used on an ongoing basis. Hair loss due to pregnancy, trauma or shock will grow back with time. Hair loss due to underlying medical problems (ie: anemia) can be reversed if the medical problem is treated.

Question 7

how can i stop hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: To stop hair loss, you need to find out what is causing it in the first place.  There are many possible causes of hair loss.  Hair loss can be caused by a medication, physical or emotional stress, anemia, thyroid disease, hormonal changes, autoimmune diseases or simply age/genetic.  Your doctor will help you determine the reason for the loss.

Question 8

what can cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Many...: There are many possible causes of hair loss. Hair loss can be caused by a medication, physical or emotional stress, anemia, thyroid disease, hormonal changes, autoimmune diseases or simply age/genetic. Your doctor will help you determine the reason for the loss.  When it's due to aging, we can treat it with rogaine (minoxidil).

Question 9

how can i treat my hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Determine the cause: You should visit your primary care physician or dermatologist to determine the cause of your hair loss.  There are many medical conditions that can be associated with hair loss and therefore you should determine the cause so that the best treatment can be recommended.

Question 10

how can i postpone hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Minoxidl: Minoxidl can slow eventual hair loss. Also have your thyroid and iron levels checked.A iron deficiency or low thyroid can be cause of hair loss.

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