How do I stop my hair falling out?

[TheCamelFromSpain]

Since about last summer my hair has been falling out and it's not like I have it to lose! It's fine, flat, soft and shiny and has been since I was a child.

I'm not pregnant or ever have been. Haven't changed my diet, my stress levels, my environment and so on. I get more sleep, if anything, compared to this time last year! I eat a balanced diet with lots of fresh food, fruit and veg.

Every day I am picking up strands from my carpet. What on earth can I do?

[dementedpixie]

See you gp. Could be something else e.g. thyroid

[allegretto]

How old are you? Is your dad bald?

[TheCamelFromSpain]

I'm 33. My dad has lots of thick lovely hair, always has. My mum has fine hair which I suppose has gone thinner as she has gone grey. Oh shit, is this just the ageing process?

[allegretto]

I have the same problem and went to a trichologist. Thyroid can be the culprit but apparently mine is hereditary and I'm at an age where it is quite common to start losing it (40). I would ask your dr to refer you for tests. Good luck!

[TheFridgePickersKnickers]

Thyroid problems cause hair loss.

I used to have a lovely thick mane of hair. Now I have fine thin shit with dotted bald patches thanks to my thyroid!!

Go and see your GP.

[TheCamelFromSpain]

If it is that, then will medication help it to grow back or is this it for good now?

[MadameDePompom]

You need to have your ferritin levels checked.