all blood test are perfect. my therapist says it's stress. every part of my life is driving me nuts and the hair loss is stressing me even more!
hair loss is more like thining
thinning is only on the sides above the ears. and i don't straighten, or wear my hair up and have never had a weave.
HELP! hair loss due to stress (female)?
June 19, 2009 10 Comments
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FALLING HAIR -
Does your hair fall a lot? Don't worry, you're not alone. Millions of people from all around the world suffer from dry, brittle and weak hair. Some of the possible reasons for falling hair are:
Tension
Too much work
Illness
Poor diet
Over-exposure to the sun
Perming
Amateur bleaching
Too frequent and inexpert use of tints, rinses or other colourants
Here is what you can do to prevent hair fall
Shampoo regularly. Remember, a CLEAN scalp is a HEALTHY SCALP.
Brahmi amla oil also promotes hair growth.
A high protein diet with plenty of fruits, green vegetables and dairy products is a must.
Drink 10-12 glass of water everyday.
Use a very mild shampoo and condition your hair at least twice a week. When you do, make sure you rinse out the conditioner thoroughly, otherwise residue build-up will cause your hair to look limp and dull.
Know your vitamins! IRON is important for healthy hair and brittle, limp hair indicates an iron deficiency. Spinach has a good iron content, so gulp it down!
ZINC helps prevent hair loss and greying. Eat adequate zinc rich foods. Overweight people tend to have zinc deficiency, which is inversely related to the body mass index. Thus if you are overweight and if your hair falls too much, you may want to increase your intake of zinc containing foods. Recipes containing stone ground, wholegrain flour are rich in zinc.
A shortfall in VITAMIN B may cause dandruff, falling hair, loss of colour and could encourage grey hair. So B group Vitamins are essential for gloss, colour and thickness.
VITAMIN C ensures the health of capillaries supplying blood to hair follicles. Make sure your diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and veggies.
VITAMIN E encourages hair growth. Switch from refined flours to wholemeal and wheatgerm, eggs, vegetable oil.
COPPER stops hair from falling. Studies show that the copper content in the blood serum of people with falling hair is less than normal. Different types of alopecia (falling hair) are seen to have a deficiency of this important trace element. Include small quantities of nuts, especially cashews and peanuts, seeds, whole milk and beans in your diet as these contain minute but important amounts of copper.
Homemade remedies for preventing hair fall:
Apply almond oil on scalp and massage.
Grind fenugreek seeds in water and apply on your scalp. Wash off after 40 minutes. Do this every morning for a month ¡V if it suits you! Remember, different treatments suit different types of hair.
Massage warm castor oil + almond oil into your scalp gently. Wrap a hot towel around your scalp so it gets absorbed into the hair. Do this twice a week for healthy, shiny hair.
Add 2-3 drops of honey to a glass of water and use this as the last rinse after shampooing.
Quick Hair Care Conditioner
Mix 1 egg, 2 tbs castor oil, 1 tsp vinegar and 1 tsp glycerine. Beat until frothy and massage lightly into your scalp. Wrap your head in a hot towel, steam, then wash off. This conditioner makes hair thicker, shiny, soft and manageable.
Honey Conditioner
Beat 1-2 eggs (depending on the length of the hair), 1 tsp honey and 2 tsp olive oil. Massage gently into the scalp. Steam, and shampoo after an hour.
Alcohol Conditioner
Beat 1-2 eggs with 2 tsp brandy. Massage into your scalp. Leave for 10-15 mins. Rinse well. The egg nourishes your hair and brandy stimulates hair growth.
Your hair is a vital beauty asset, requiring constant loving care. And with a little nurturing, lush, glossy hair will be yours
ESSENTIALS FOR FALLING HAIR –
Does your hair fall often Arm yourself with these tools to combat hair fall.
Wide-toothed comb
Get yourself a wide-toothed comb. This is probably one of the most important yet underutilized of all hair tools. A wide-toothed comb helps you distribute conditioner evenly all over your hair while shampooing and conditioning. In addition, it also helps get rid of knots smoothly.
The best time to get rid of knots is during conditioning. Apply conditioner and run a wide toothed comb gently through your hair.
While untangling dry hair, do so in sections. Take one section at a time, and first, untangle the ends of your hair. Do so slowly, and don?t pull unless you want your hair to fall out in clumps or break.
Don?t wait for the last minute before detangling your hair. Every night, while sitting in front of the television, run a wide toothed comb gently through your hair, until you have untangled it completely. Do this every night, and you will notice that your hair remains free from tangles.
Leave-in conditioner
Dry hair tends to tangle easily, and, needless to say, causes it to break. Make sure your hair is never devoid of moisture by always keeping a bottle of leave-in conditioner handy. The next time you feel your hair is dry and rough to the touch, simply rub a dollop of leave-in conditioner between your palms, and apply it to your hair. Comb through with your wide toothed comb. Your hair will be instantly rejuvenated and moisturized. Gradually, the texture will also improve. This is a must if you blow dry your hair regularly, or if it is chemically treated. Such hair constantly craves moisture, so get yourself a bottle of leave-in conditioner.
Oil
Olive, almond and coconut oils are all excellent for the hair. While you could apply oil as an alternative to leave-in conditioner, oil tends to make your hair sticky, and you cannot style your hair well after applying oil. Your only alternative would then be to tie up your hair. For better results with oil, apply just a few drops immediately after washing your hair, when your hair is still dripping wet. Oil doesn?t penetrate the strands as easily as leave-in conditioner does though. Nothing beats a hot oil massage followed by a steam treatment, as the steam helps the oil penetrate the hair strands, strengthening them and curtailing hair fall.
Egg
Egg is great for the hair ? there are no two ways about it! True, it causes a tremendous stink in the bathroom, and your hair may let off an ?eggy? smell, but the results are instantaneous and worth it! Egg strengthens your hair almost immediately, and the egg yolk leaves your hair shining. Whip an egg with two tablespoons of olive oil and apply it to your hair. Wash off after half an hour. Make sure you wash off with cold water though, or the egg will start cooking in your hair, and would be harder to take off! Use a scented shampoo to counter the smell of egg in your hair, and follow up with a leave-in conditioner. Do this for a month, and you will be amazed by the change in your hair texture and the reduction in hair fall.
What can I eat to prevent premature greying?
Eating seafood is possibly one of the best things you can eat to promote all-over hair health. It is rich in zinc, iodine and protein, which are excellent for the hair. So if you enjoy seafood, make it a point to have fish several times a week. Remember that eating canned fish will not give you the same benefits as eating freshly cooked fish. If you don?t eat fish, consider fish-oil supplements.
Iron is good for hair and is found in dark green vegetables, meat and some pulses. If you are unsure about whether you are getting enough iron, include an iron supplement every once in a while in your diet. Remember that too many iron supplements can be bad for you. Women lose iron while menstruating, so perhaps during or after your cycle you can have iron-fortified supplements for a few days.
Eating foods rich in Vitamins B and C will ensure that your hair stays strong, does not break easily, and does not grey early. Pork, vegetables, whole grains, wheat germ, soymilk are all rich sources of Vitamin B, while citrus fruits are excellent sources of Vitamin C. Eating adequate Vitamin C helps increase absorption of iron. Try and have a glass of orange juice daily.
Your hair will never be healthy if you do not drink enough water. Drink at least eight to ten glasses a day.
What oil can I apply to my hair?
Rosemary oil is believed to gradually darken grey hair over a period of time. Soak rosemary leaves along with a few basil (tulsi) leaves, in jojoba oil, for a period of four weeks. Massage your scalp and hair with this oil (after warming it up).
Most oils are not easily absorbed by the hair, which is why you need to leave oil on for at least forty-five minutes. It helps greatly if you steam your hair after applying oil.
Boil dried amla pieces in coconut oil until the pieces turn black and the oil darkens. Apply this oil to the hair. It strengthens hair and prevents greying.
Boil tealeaves in water and rinse your hair with this liquid 20-30 times. Then, leave on for 15-20 minutes before the final rinse.
What else can I do to promote hair health and delay greying?
Washing your hair with very hot water or using hair-dryers excessively weaken roots, and may lead to premature greying. When using a hair-dryer, take care not to point it to your scalp. Similarly, try and wash your hair with cool or lukewarm water.
Will Yoga help?
Inverted yoga poses bring a rush of blood to the scalp. This stimulates circulation and enhances hair health. Do the following poses regularly:
Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog)
Sarvangasana
Chakrasana
Other easy ways to stimulate circulation are:
When you wash your hair, keep switching from hot water to cold water.
Comb your hair regularly. A hundred strokes every night should do the trick. If your hair is curly, use a wide toothed comb
stop stressing!
take a breath
take a break
go to da spa
or hang out wit friends
you need to forget everything in your life right now. make a day for yourself. go shopping have a cup of coffee go for a walk, go on a boat or something. be yourself for one day and relax and anytime you get stressed just take a big deep breath…you should be fine
of course u could lose ur hair due to stress..calm down..go to the club..shopping..meet a guy…STOP STRESSING=)
try doing yoga for 5 mins a day
do you have extra oily skin? More breakouts than usual? Sometimes even though tests run normal, women can have extra androgens in their system. This can cause thinning hair. A trip to an endocrinologist can help.
In the mean time, try saw palmetto (it works for me) it takes about 3 months till you see hair growing back (didnt take that long for me though). Make sure its 80-95% fatty acids and it is standardized (meaning all capsules have the same potency). I use 1200 mg per day. It is an herb that you can buy off the store shelves. Men use it for their prostate. My doctor said it is fine to use (it is one of the few studied herbs in medicine). Good Luck and feel better!
It's normal to lose some hair on a daily basis. When you say "hair loss" – how much? 100 strands? More? Is there noticeable thinning on your scalp? Woman can experience hair loss just like men. They can lose it in the same pattern as men or they can experience a thinning all over. You may want to go for one of the free consultation at a surgical hair replacement center. The doctor can determine whether the hair loss is due to alopecia (biological hair loss) or not. The way they do so, is to determine if the hair is becoming "miniaturized" (thinning strands) prior to the loss. If so, you may be a candidate for surgical hair transplant to regain your original density. Good Luck!
One of the hair loss drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration is Minoxidil. It should be applied to the scalp to regenerate new hair growth. It does not prevent hair loss, just causes new hair to grow. Minoxidil solution is sold in 2 versions: 2% and 5% solution. The 2% solution can be used by both men and women, while 5% is only for men.
Minoxidil can be purchased without prescription and should be applied topically to prevent any systemic side effects. However Minoxidil can have adverse side effects like skin problems or scalp irritation. Since the sensitivity of each person differs, what happens to one may not happen to others.
http://www.tips-for-hair.com/category/Female-Hair-Loss-Treatment-With-Minoxidil.html
I personally would not be taking anything pharmaceutical. What you need are some natural herbs and nutrients that will help you de-stress while also providin the nutrients your hair needs.
Check out this site:
http://www.hairloss-treatments.net
Lots of good info about female hairloss as well as some info about Provillus which is apparently the best hair loss treatment. It is supposed to be especially good or thinning hair
I am going through the same exact thing. My hair has been falling out for the last few months. It is all due to stress. Everyone is telling me to do yoga and breathe. Don't stress about the things that you can't change, and fix the things you can change. My hair loss is stressing me out more and more. I dread waking up in the morning and having to go brush my hair. I am using Rogaine. Does not seem to help. I am so freaked out that I am going to have to go buy a wig. Maybe we can help each other out. How old are you?