Category: Hair Loss Causes

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Hair Loss InformationWhen I Don’t Wash My Hair for Days, Hair Only Comes Out When I Rub My Head – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have noticed when i don’t wash my hair for a couple days, the sebum and oil and all that builds up on my scalp. When this happens i don’t see any hair falling out, but when I rub my head, tons and tons of hair falls out but i still have thick hair when its longer.

Is this because the oils and everything on my scalp are holding in the loose hairs that should be falling out and when i rub my scalp that is when it comes out? It is making me think I am losing way more hair then the normal amount!

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Hair loss has nothing to do with washing your hair. You are likely correct in your guess, that it is the oils or possibly any hair styling product you’re using that is keeping the loose hairs that would’ve normally fallen out throughout the day. Once you rub your head, those hairs become dislodged from the surrounding hairs and fall out.

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Hair Loss InformationCould Aggressive Styling Cause Uneven Hairline Maturation? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dear Dr Rassman

I am a male in my early twenties with extremely fine hair (which tends to get curly/wavier as it gets longer) and so I tend to have to style it aggressively to make it look the way I want (i.e. make it look straighter, imitating coarser hair). This usually involves blowdrying and hairspray, and combing through with a wide-toothed comb, even after it has gone ‘hard’. Sometimes this involves straightening too. I’ve done this for years without worry, though a few years ago I did notice my hairline was moving up a bit (when I was around 19), and in my panic I consulted the internet. I found the concept of ‘mature hairline’ and was reassured. However I’m not sure if this type of aggressive styling could be causing it to develop prematurely or unevenly (since the left side has indeed risen higher than the right – though I know you say this isn’t completely unusual), or lead to some patchy baldness.

On hairspray, it seems as though you advise people with any form of alopecia to avoid rough brushing lest they make hair loss worse: Hair Spray and Hair Loss

Is it otherwise okay for people without alopecia, so long as it is not extremely rough? It seemed okay before I noticed some recession, but now I am concerned about styling practices when I know my hairline is changing. I would hate to inadvertently cause some form of hairline or uneven progression. Will hairs that are pulled out grow back fine so long as the trauma isn’t severe?

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First, you need to be evaluated by an expert in hair. You can try to quantify the degree of thinning by measuring hair bulk throughout your scalp to see if there are components of genetic hair loss present.

Yes, you are right, people can damage their hair from aggressive styling (extreme form is traction alopecia from tight braids), but I don’t know exactly what you are doing in this regard. Generally, I tell people to be gentle with their hair when styling and use only good grade commercial products for grooming.

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Are There Foods to Delay Hair Loss? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello Doctors, great blog here! The myths/ facts regarding hair fall and its treatments keep increasing. Are there any foods or protein out there that help growth, or nourish roots, or delay hair fall? Or is it simple genetics and hair will recede/ fall whatever one may do?!!

Thanks for the information.

Regards

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There may be foods that add to the genetic elements that produce hair loss, but these foods have never been identified scientifically. Many people make claims both good and bad (just as you pointed out), but you should not blindly trust what you hear.

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I’m Worried That My Fine Hair Will Make a Mature Hairline Look Worse Than It Is – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

(male, early 20s)

Would you agree that it is men with finer hair that lose out when their hairlines mature? I was used to having a very low, straight hairline which really gave a youthful appearance up until I was about 19/20, and even then it still hasn’t risen much on the right hand side. For a man with fine hair it was easier to accomplish a ‘thicker’ look with that kind of hairline (for example a hairstyle like Jensen Ackles). I am worried this look will disappear completely if and when my hairline completely matures. It seems as though, for people with fine hair, mature hairline can look like perpetual recession without actually going bald.

Conversely, men with thicker, coarser (often straighter) hair seem to look great with the rounded corners, as they still can achieve that thicker, bouncier look whilst also appearing more mature due to the raised temples/more prominent forehead.

Given this, I would seriously consider some form of juvenile hairline restoration some time down the line if I was confident I wouldn’t go bald straight after.

Thank you!

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I can not really answer your questions well without being able to examine you. I have fine hair and a perfectly normal mature hairline, so using me as an example, that fine hair works well for many people without causing hair loss. That is, unless you either have genetic balding present or abuse your hair during the styling process.

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2 Weeks After My 2800+ Graft Surgery, I Had Massive Shock Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

hi, two weeks after a surgery with dr. rahal of 2846 grafts (888 1 hair, 1526 2-hairs, 429 3-hairs, and 3 4-hairs), i experienced a massive shock loss. it has been one month post surgery and i am very worried about even going to my original look, which at this point i would be happy with. i only take minoxidil, because of the side effects of finasteride.

do you see a lot of this shock loss from the pics as being temporary, because although i am thinning, i am not an entirely diffuse thinner, but lost everything. at this point would total of the 5239 hairs even be enough to fill in what i have lost? i should also note that the hairs that are remaining are ones from a previous surgery with ziering that was supposed to be around 2300 grafts, but i am not even entirely sure about his work.

thank you so much for your help and suggestions, greatly appreciated!

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It is difficult to make many comments about your exact situation, because the before picture and the change in your hair length are confusing your situation. I will assume that you are young (under 30 years old). Were you afraid of possible side effects from finasteride, or did you actually experience them? Shock loss is common in young men after a hair transplant, unless the young man is protected with Propecia (finasteride). Prior to the appearance of this drug on the market, shock loss was a common problem for hair transplant surgeons. Since the use of finasteride, this type of report is relatively uncommon.

Shock loss usually appears in the first three months after a surgery, when it happens. I do not believe that the size (# of grafts) is related to the shock loss, as a hair transplant of any size can do it. Shock loss reflects your genetic timelines and often accelerates the timelines 1-3 years.

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Hair Loss InformationI Had a High Fever For a Month, Then Started Losing My Hair a Few Months Later – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Between 29/12/12 to 13/01/13, I experienced high fevers ranging around 105f/40degC.

During this period I consumed large amounts of ibuprofen and panadol(paracetamol) to bring down the temperature. On average, it was 4000mg of paracetamol and 4000mg of ibuprofen.

It was only about 2 weeks ago that I have suffered severe hair loss. Hair came out in the bunches whenever I combed my hair, and it would easily clog up the drain in the shower. What used to be one week’s worth of hair loss was now one day’s worth of hair loss. My hair is thinning and parts of my scalp are visible.

I have tried changing shampoos and eating chinese medicine. There are visible effects on the appearance of my hair (darker, shinier, less frizzy) but the hair loss still continues. I am a 22 year old female. Should I consult a doctor? Or should I wait it out?

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Severe illness with fever as you described is known to cause hair loss, more so in women than men, though both sexes can be impacted. You should always see a doctor about your hair loss, particularly in your case because it is ongoing. If your hair will return, you should see it within a year of the illness. It could be permanent.

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Would Getting Castrated Stop My MPB? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi i just want to thank you for reading my question, but i want to be taken seriously, and actually im talking seriously. my question is simple:

Does castration stop Male pattern baldness in men? I mean if you castrate yourself youre not going to lose your hair?

Please this is not a joke, I just wanna know the answer.

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There was a report of twins where one was castrated at a mental hospital many, many years ago when castration was a treatment for certain mental disorders. The non-patient twin who was not castrated lost his hair, while the castrated twin did not. This story may allude to the thought that castration may prevent the onset of androgenic alopecia, but it is not clear if it would STOP androgenic alopecia (once it has started).

I would not know how one would establish the onset of androgenic alopecia in adulthood. It is my guess you would need to be castrated in childhood (before puberty), which leads me to wonder if eunuchs had issues with balding. They probably had other issues to worry about … or not worry about.

The short answer to your question — No, and I would not recommend trying to find out by castrating yourself.

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In the News – Woman Loses Hair at 11, Loses Confidence Because of It – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Snippet from the article:

Lillian White, a dental hygienist from Mendham, Mass., was only 11 when a genetic condition caused her hair to start falling out.

“I was just getting into puberty and that awkward phase and my hair started falling out,” said White, who is now 31. “It was terrible. At slumber parties, we would braid each other’s hair with friends and they would ask, ‘Why are your braids so tiny?’”

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Read the rest — After Hair Loss at 11, Shame Ruins Woman’s Singing Career

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Do You Think I Might Have DUPA? (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi,

I thought that I had diffused thinning for a while and recently someone pointed out that I might have DUPA instead; can you take a look at these pictures and tell me what type of hair loss I most likely have?

If this is DUPA, would it still be advisable for me to get FUE surgery? Lastly, in terms of treatments, I just wanted to mention that I’m currently on dutasteride and minoxidil.

Thanks

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You need a proper examination of your scalp. DUPA (diffuse unpatterned alopecia) will show miniaturization of the hair around the sides and back (donor area) of your head. Miniaturization can only be seen under magnification and while I do thank you for sending photos, what you sent me does not produce enough value for me to even help you. It does appear that you have some patterned balding… and that is not DUPA.

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Hair Loss InformationI’m 13 and I Am Losing Around 500 Hairs a Day! – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

(female)
Hello Doctor,
I’m 13 years old and I am loosing so much hair. It’s about 500+ hairs per day. I don’t really know what to do, my mom is taking me to a blood check tomorrow. I used heat stylers almost every day but now I’ve stop that. I can’t even run my fingers through it because It falls out. I’m not kidding and I’m getting so stress because of that. Is it possible to lose all my hair ? What can I do ? Please help !!

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Anything is possible, but highly improbably that you will lose all your hair (unless you have alopecia universalis or totalis, which is rare). Sometimes hairs go into a cycle of excessive shedding and falling out. This is called telogen effluvium. The good news is if this is the diagnosis, it will reverse and your hairs will likely grow back. But you would need to be evaluated by a doctor to get a diagnosis. Perhaps you’ve just damaged your hair from the heat styling, but it would have to be some excessive damage to see 500 hairs falling out per day.

I would measure the hair bulk you have in different parts of your head and then wait out a 4 month period before remeasuring the hair bulk. That will tell us if you are really losing hair, as this test is highly accurate when comparing two sets of results over time.