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Hair shedding- make it stop!!

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runningonberocca · 08/03/2025 13:16

Since late last year I’m shedding so much hair! I have long thick hair - I think in fairly good condition. But so much is coming out when I wash it - we had to get a plumber out before Christmas because the hair had blocked the shower drainage - despite using hair traps. My clothes constantly have loose hairs on them - I’m getting really self conscious about it.
This morning in the shower I combed the conditioner through with my fingers and clumps of hair came out. I got quite a shock!

I’m peri menopausal and I have been under massive stress recently ( very ill partner, in hospital for a month, now has very limited mobility and in pain ( from being fully independent in November). I work full time in the NHS and am pretty much a full time carer now.

My diet is fairly ok- balanced,mostly cook from scratch. Drink alcohol rarely.

Any suggestions to slow down the hair loss? Is it a peri thing?

OP posts:
Maitri108 · 08/03/2025 13:22

Get some blood tests done. I lost a lot of hair and my Vitamin D level was 7.

biscuitsandbooks · 08/03/2025 13:31

Go to the doctor and get yourself checked for deficiencies.

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