Hair Loss - Still Really Worried

[Scarlett]

I posted a while back about thinning on top, top sides and getting more hair on sideburns area- (I'm f 43) and had a blood test which came back normal. Is there anything which could be causing these symptoms which are not linked with the hormones blood test? My doc said stress and try and stop worrying. This has not helped!!

[albaqwerty]

I've read your previous post, did you have the thyroid and other tests which sqad asked about?
Have you changed your diet?

Of course you're going to worry, and being told not to doesn't help.
I wish I could offer some constructive help other than a cyber hug xx

[Scarlett]

Yes as far as I know the Doc did all the hormone tests- does that include thyroid? I will check. I thought it might be menopause symptoms as my Mum had an early one, but my levels were normal. I wonder if blood tests are infallible?

[tonyav]

You could ask for another blood test, Scarlett.

[coccinelle]

I've realised that since I've been taking Vitamin D3 prescribed by my doctor so quite high doses, my hair is getting thicker and growing quicker too. Maybe a test to see if you're also low in Vitamin D could help.

[Sqad]

The blood tests would have included thyroid function tests and I would agree with your doctor re. stress.

[wolf63]

Have you read through this information?

http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Hair-loss/Pages/Causes.aspx

http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/hairloss/Pages/Womenandhairloss.aspx

[Jack56]

Hi Scarlet, the hair fall can be occur due to too much tightening of hair, excessive use of heat or chemically treated products, lack of nutritional diet etc. To cure this problem, you should start taking balanced protein rich diet that is very useful in hair nourishment. You can also adopt some homeopathic treatments as well. If you further want to know more, you can visit this website http://www.hairsurgeries.com/products-treatments-etc/ that contains useful tips on how to prevent hair fall.