Hair loss...

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Registered: 03-01-2006
Hair loss...
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Mon, 06-22-2009 - 8:37pm

my beautician has me concerned..she said..you are losing hair....


well, there is always some hair loss....sometimes it is seasonal....


how much is too much?


she suggests I have my thyroid checked...


now if I see hair in the brush or hair in the drain...I worry...


does it thin with age?


could the fact that I dye it be the cause? if so, I should stop


any ideas, buddies?


 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: holland163
Mon, 06-22-2009 - 9:34pm
Your hair coloring should not cause hair loss, it even can make it seem thicker.

       


 


                              &n

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: holland163
Mon, 06-22-2009 - 9:41pm
Hi Dutch, thyroid is one of the things

Jan


 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: holland163
Tue, 06-23-2009 - 7:14am

thanks for your feedback!!


hugs

Dutch



Dutch

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: holland163
Tue, 06-23-2009 - 12:11pm

HI Barb


Unless your hair is very dry or brittle from the hair color that should not be the cause of thinning hair. Thyroid can be a problem and our age group women are usually at a higher risk for thyroid problems.


Our hair does thin as we age. Unless you see a big change in the amout of hair you are loosing I would not worry to much. However getting the thyroid tested is a good idea and if you are really concerned check with your Dr my friend.

                          &n
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Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: holland163
Tue, 06-23-2009 - 8:57pm

Dear Mare


thanks for your input..I am weighing all the info


right now I think I will


1. give the hair dye a rest


2. call the dr for thyroid test


right now I am thinking it started when my hair was lightened...dil mentioned bleach...


being a detective


Dutch

 

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Registered: 03-19-2003
In reply to: holland163
Tue, 06-23-2009 - 11:47pm

I have to agree on the thyroid

     

 

          

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: holland163
Wed, 06-24-2009 - 12:28pm

thanks, many reiterated the thyroid thing


someone even emailed me privately to tell me that was the ONLY symptom her DH had of a thyroid problem


soooo..guess I will call dr


odd what happened to my chat window today


it just disappeared


I don't know if I did it somehow


oh well LOL


better luck tomorrow!


hugs

Dutch



Dutch

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-20-2003
In reply to: holland163
Wed, 06-24-2009 - 9:21pm
By the way....you have a lot of hair, lucky girl.... if you lose a little it won't be noticable.... I'm surprised she could even notice a thinning with as much hair as you seem to have.

       


 


                              &n

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-01-2006
In reply to: holland163
Thu, 06-25-2009 - 7:59am

funny you should say that..I was thinking..I always did have a good head of hair..my one claim to fame..LOL


guess I just want to protect my "assests" LOL


thanks for the observation!!


hugs

Dutch



Dutch

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-04-2003
In reply to: holland163
Thu, 06-25-2009 - 2:57pm

I think it should be standard testing for thyroid as so many have it and are not aware.

 

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