Female Hair Loss – Page 12

June 29, 2012

Hair Loss Information68 Year Old Woman Lost Her Eyebrows – Is It Medication Related? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have been taking Pradaxa for over a year-I also take metoporol & digoxin. I always had plenty of hair & my eyebrows were almost perfect naturally.about 6 months ago my eyebrows have disappeared almost completely & my hairline is receeding-could these meds be causing this??? Thank you! I am a 68 year old female & would like my eyebrows & hair!

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metoprolol Women lose hair just like men, but in different patterns and stages. Women don’t go bald like men, but they thin out later in life. This can also be genetic as well. For women, there may be other medical issues such as thyroid conditions. There’s a list of possible causes here.

In general, medications can be the cause of hair loss. Pradaxa (dabigatran) and Lanoxin (digoxin) aren’t known to cause hair loss as far as I can find, but metoprolol (marketed as Toprol or Lopressor) does have hair loss listed as a rare side effect. More importantly, these medications are taken for serious health issues, so they should not be stopped or changed without a serious discussion with the doctor.

Many women lose their eyebrows and this can be genetic as well (as do men). A hair transplant procedure is a good option for those who want eyebrow restoration.

June 20, 2012

I’ve Had a Chemical Burn from Relaxer for a Decade – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

(Female)
Is their a name for hair loss that resulted from a relaxer? Ive had had a small chemical burn for over 10 years now, in which im self conscious of. Are their any treatments for this?

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There is no cure for this problem. If a chemical burn happened from relaxers, a hair transplant can address it very well. After a decade, if the hair hasn’t grown back on its own by now, there’s not likely to be any medication to bring it back.

June 18, 2012

Hair Loss InformationI’ve Been Thinning for Months After the Salon Put Product in My Hair – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello!I’m a 32 year old African American Woman. In early March of this year,i went to a salon and got my hair done. The stylist used a product called Morning Glory. When it came time for me to wash my hair, OMG!!! My hair was shedding so bad.

Fast forward to today, I have lost at lest 3-5 inches of my hair. Especially in the front and middle of my head. Some of the back but not as much. Oh and did i mention it sheds really bad everytime i try to do anything to it more of my hair comes out. The same stylist that did my hair told me to come to her for a protein deep conditioner. Will that help?? What can i do to stop the shedding?? I don’t want to go bald!! Please help me. I appreciate any and all advice.

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Morning Glory makes a few different products, so I’m not sure what was used (or for how long it was used) on your hair at the salon. You could be experiencing a chemical burn or an allergic reaction. I don’t know that a protein conditioner will help any more or less than just giving it time to regrow (it will take months). If you’re still losing hair months after this happened, you should visit a dermatologist to make sure there isn’t some allergy to one of the ingredients in the product used at the salon.

June 15, 2012

I Burned My Hair With an Iron as a Teen and Have a Bald Spot – Balding Blog

Hi,
I am 33 years old female and have a bald spot on the top of my head from an iron burn since a teenager. There was no scar but definitely a linear bald spot as my iron was linear. Is there anyway I can regrow my hair. Would vinegar work? or alternatives? Thank you.

There is no way to regrow that hair, as it would’ve regrown on its own by now in the 15 or so years since you burned your scalp. Depending upon the wound that is present, it is often easily treated with hair transplants. I have corrected many of these types of problems with hair transplants.

Vinegar won’t do anything for hair regrowth.

June 13, 2012

Female Hair Loss at 81 Years Old – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have been seeing a great amount of hair loss for about 5 years. It appears to be much worse lately. I am 81 years old. Could it be attributed to post menopause ? I also have really bad dandruff. It all seemed to start when my husband died.

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Stress can cause hair loss in someone your age. I would have to examine you and possibly do some special blood tests to determine if these is a cause for the hair loss that can be treated. Female hair loss could be caused by a variety of issues, but the death of a spouse is obviously a very stressful situation and can cause the loss you’re seeing.

June 6, 2012

Hair Loss InformationDoes Toppik Work On My African Hair? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I am a African American woman and i was chemical burn by relaxer about 7 yeas ago. I do not know how and if you can help me with me living in the Caribbean. I was thinking of getting toppik but will that work on my African hair? please help

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Yes. I know many African American men who came into our office to get a consult with us and when they are using Toppik, it seems to work well. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work in the same way for women. Give it a try!

June 4, 2012

I’m Taking Iron Supplements, But After 3 Months My Hair Has Gotten Worse – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

(female)
I’m really hoping someone will be able to help me out. I am 24 years old. Over the past 8 months or so I have had a few medical problems ranging from headaches, joint pain and severe hair loss. I have seen my primary, who then referred me to a rheumatologist. She was concerned about my ANA but ruled out Lupus. She referred me to a dermatologist. He informed me that my iron absorption level was low, and put me on an iron supplement, which I have been taking for three months.

My hair has gotten worse. I use to have thick curly hair. I have such thin hair now that you can see my scalp no matter what I do. It is extremely depressing. I’m only 24 years old and I fear I am going to lose all my hair. I am married and have a 5 year old son and a full time job, so like any other person I have stress, but I am not so overcome with it that I feel that is the reason this is happening to me. I do not have a family history of hair loss. I don’t know what to do. I’m 24; I can’t believe I am going through this. Please help me.

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The best help I can offer is to tell you to consider seeing a doctor for your issues, including your depression and stress.

With respect to your hair loss issues, I cannot diagnose you or even offer a treatment (since I have not examined you or know exactly what is going on). Iron deficiency is known to cause hair loss, but I couldn’t say if that’s the cause of your loss. Continue the iron supplements for a good year or so, as it does take time to reverse any deficiency.

May 30, 2012

Hair Loss InformationDoes Finasteride Change a Woman’s Cycle? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Will taking finesteride alone cause changes in a woman’s cycle. I recently stopped birth control pills and continued the finesteride but have noticed some changes.

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Finasteride is NOT approved or recommended for women, especially those who are of childbearing age. Even more importantly, finasteride can potentially cause birth defects if you were to stop your birth control and become pregnant. You need to speak with your doctor and address your issues. I can’t imagine why any doctor would prescribe this medication to you at your age.

Since there have been no studies (that I know of) in women of child bearing age, I would not know how it would affect the woman’s cycle. There was a small study on finasteride in women experiencing postmenopausal hair loss, but this is clearly not the case for you.

May 30, 2012

Hair Loss InformationI Don’t Have Hair Loss, But My Hair Is Thin – Should I Use Rogaine? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

(female)
Hi Doctor

I am not experiencing hair loss, but my hair has always been very thin and sparse. What products could your recommend to stimulate hair growth? Is Rogaine foam a product to consider?

Thank you.

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In my opinion, Rogaine does a poor job of thickening hair. Rogaine generally grows fine hairs, so using the medication would not really result in too much thickening of your existing hair. You can give it a try if you want to see for yourself.

April 26, 2012

My Doctors Are Experts and Have Differing Opinions – Balding Blog

Hi,

I am a 41 year old female and have been thinning for several years. My hair loss was triggered by the removal of an ovary and a tubal ligation of the other. I have visited many doctors over the years with no success. Two have indicated that I have androgenic alopecia, the rest indicate I have telogen effluvium because my hair loss has a diffuse pattern and I show no miniaturization. I had the HairDx test done and the results were high androgen sensitivity and low risk of AGA. Both my physicians (an endocrinologist and dermatologist) are considered experts in their field and have a different set of opinions based on the results. One indicating no treatment needed and the other indicating I should go on finasteride. What is your take on this result?

I can not possibly form an opinion one way or the other based on what you wrote. I would need to examine you and make a determination based upon my observations and measurements.

Female hair loss is not as clear cut as male hair loss, so differing opinions are not unusual. Finasteride is not FDA approved for treating female hair loss, but your high androgen sensitivity (as revealed by the HairDX test) means there could be some benefit from the medication. It would have to be prescribed off-label, and is something you and your doctor should discuss in depth.

Ultimately, you may have to go with your gut feeling on this one.