I am a 61 year old woman who is a vegetarian. i eat nuts, eggs, fish, and cheese for protein. i am losing hair. the cause? i am not real fond of fresh greens, but i eat a lot of citrus fruit, and sometimes fresh green vegetables. i drink soy milk. cou

There : There is a possibility that your hair loss could be from your diet (iron deficiency) or it could be from another cause such as a thyroid disorder, hereditary hair loss, over styling, a scalp condition, polycystic ovarian syndrome, or even lupus. Before just assuming it is your diet, you should give your doctor a call. They will be able to examine you and possibly run some simple blood test to rule out non-diet related reasons for hair loss. Many of these are treatable, so having the correct diagnosis is key! good luck!

Female Hair Loss: You MAY have a condition called Alopecia, which is autoimmune and not from diet. Please start by seeing your doctor. He/she may do hormone tests or refer you to a dermatologist. If stress related, a clinical psychologist can help w/stress management. Peace and good health.