Question 1

what are causes for hair loss on a girl of 18 yrs of age? help please

Accepted Answer

Mechanical reasons: Mechanical reasons are the most common reason for hair loss in women. A hot curling iron, tight braids or pony tail, seborrhoic dermatitis, as well as illness and hypothyroidism certain medication will also cause hair loss.

Question 2

can going down on a girl cause any hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Sure, but...: Not noticeably. If a few hairs get caught between the teeth and are accidentally pulled out, that probably approximates the number of hairs that naturally fall out each day... meaning there should not be any noticeable hair loss from these activities.

Question 3

25 y girl without any chronic medical problem , having no current symptoms except hair loss . what are the causes and solution ?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Causes include, but not limited to : vitamin deficiencies, poor diet, thyroid issues, anemia, hormonal imbalances/changes, medications, genetics, tension of hair (pulling back), damage from chemical treatments/dyes, obsessive pulling (trichotillomania) - the solution is find the cause, as each cuase has different treatment.  Would talk to your physician and consider labwork.

Question 4

what can an 18 year old girl do if she is experiencing hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Go see your doctor: Hair loss can occur for many reasons, thyroid disease, infection,  vitamin deficiencies, and just plain old stress.  You need a proper evaluation with your doctor which may include some blood work to get to the bottom of your hair loss issue.

Question 5

what can cause hair loss with a 9 year old healthy well nourished active girl? what can be done?"

Accepted Answer

Hair loss in 9 y.o.: Conditions that most commonly cause hair loss in a 9 year old child include alopecia areata, telogen effluvium (due to interruption of hair growth cycle by illness, surgery, stress, meds, etc), tinea capitis (fungal infection of the scalp).  There are also much more rare conditions as well. Whether something can be done depends on the cause. Please see your dermatologist for evaluation.

Question 6

hi i'm 17 years old and i'm a girl . i suffer from hair loss . i had big hair when i was 15 but  used heat a lot then my hair starts falling .

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: First you should see your doctor - he/she will examine you and may do blood tests to check for anemia and iron levels ---  also, i would recommend you to see a dermatologist.

Question 7

17 year old girl losing hair and bad headache do you know what it might be also im a mouth late and i've had 4 test and all say negative?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: A hypoactive thyroid can account for hairloss, headache and delay of menstural period. Check with your doctor for help.

Question 8

my 3month old baby girl's hair were falling and she's almost bald. is it normal? what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Falling hair : Your baby may be shedding the fine hair she was born with and known as laguna hair. Her hair will then be replaced with normal hair. Another possibility is that she has " cradle cap" or seborrhoic dermatitis caused by a fungus. Consult your pediatrician for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 9

my hair sheds a lot..and doesn't seem to grow as often..m getting bald..being a girl, i am very depressed..pls help!

Accepted Answer

Check with doctor: There are many reasons for excessive hair loss.  See your doctor to help you figure out what is going on.  In the meantime using volumizing shampoo and conditioner and a hair glaze or color will help it look thicker.

Question 10

im a 32 yr old girl and losing a lot of hair. im nearly bald. i did several blood and hormonal tests and theyre all normal. plz advise wht i shud do?

Accepted Answer

See a dermatologist: You should have a biopsy done by a dermatologist, who can determine the pattern and cause of your hair loss.  The dermatologist can also help you find a possible treatment for your hair loss.

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What are causes for hair loss on a girl of 18 yrs of age? help please

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Can going down on a girl cause any hair loss?

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25 y girl without any chronic medical problem , having no current symptoms except hair loss . what are the causes and solution ?

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What can an 18 year old girl do if she is experiencing hair loss?

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What can cause hair loss with a 9 year old healthy well nourished active girl? what can be done?"

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Hi i'm 17 years old and i'm a girl . i suffer from hair loss . i had big hair when i was 15 but used heat a lot then my hair starts falling .

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17 year old girl losing hair and bad headache do you know what it might be also im a mouth late and i've had 4 test and all say negative?

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My 3month old baby girl's hair were falling and she's almost bald. is it normal? what should i do?

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My hair sheds a lot..and doesn't seem to grow as often..m getting bald..being a girl, i am very depressed..pls help!

A member asked:

Im a 32 yr old girl and losing a lot of hair. im nearly bald. i did several blood and hormonal tests and theyre all normal. plz advise wht i shud do?

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