October 11, 2007
Thinning Hair Symptom for Young Women
Thinning hair in women is more common than you may think. It has been estimated that 40% of women suffer from hair loss at some point in their lives. While men have a higher percentage of hair loss, at approximately 60%, there is a significant chance for women and thinning hair.
Female hair thinning is a complicated issue. It is possible to have some of the same influences for hair loss as men. Diet and infection can affect hair growth in both genders. A doctor will need to treat an infection that causes female hair thinning.
Thinning hair in young women can be a result of hormonal changes. Many times you will see a woman with thick, lustrous hair during her pregnancy. She practically glows with luster. Shortly after delivering, her hair may come out dramatically, leaving her hair thin and unmanageable. This is just one example of how pregnancy and other factors can cause hormonal changes that affect the thickness of hair in a woman.
You can regrow thinning hair with proper care. Be careful not to wear tight pony tails, pig tails, or corn rows, as these can damage the hair and inhibit proper hair growth. Use products that cleanse and moisturize your scalp. Certainly make sure that your diet is conducive to producing beautiful hair, eyelashes, and fingernails. Vitamins and minerals will not only protect your overall health, but will give your hair and skin a boost.
Thinning hair in women is treatable. While female hair thinning can be unnerving, it is not insurmountable. Take care of yourself, and seek the advice of a specialist if you need to.
5 Comments on Thinning Hair Symptom for Young Women »
April 5, 2008
Amanda @ 2:55 pm:
Hi my name is amanda i am 15 years old and i have hair breakage and thinning. my hiar grows to a certain point and wont grow any farthur. on the sides it will break off too. i have been to the doctor for it and they checked my thyroid but other wise they dont know what could be. my thyroid was fine. i take a daily prenatel vitamin because all of the stuff i need is in it, although i am not pregnant, is that bad for me? i am also taking birth control, Nortrel. would that have anything to do with my hair thinning? and also to add on to it, my dad lost all of his hair from the age 15 to 19 by his 19th birthday he was completely bald, do you think that could happen to me? i have stress almost two years about my hair. I ocasionaly use a hiar straitener and use hair products such as a kids hair detangular, and some leave in conditioner. i get my hair trimmed about once every 2 months.. do you have any sugestions?
July 29, 2008
Erika @ 10:14 am:
I have the same problem but I am 18 almost 19 years old. I started noticing my hair thinning two years ago and I thought it was no big deal, but now I have very very fine hair, where as three years ago I had very thick hair. Like you I went to the doctor to have them check my thyroid and they said it was fine, and they took blood tests and couldn’t figure out what is causing it. I saw this advertisement for a product called Nu Hair and I decided to by it because it had very good ratings and one of my aunts used it and got good results. Your best bet is to try that product and see how it works
Good Luck
October 26, 2008
jeannie @ 7:55 am:
in response to the first gorl, one of the affects of taking birth control is thinning hair. i was going to go on it but since hair thinning is hereditary from my mom, and i already see it getting thin and im only 15. i decided i better not and just try not to use tons of hair products or stylers with heat like the flat iron or hairdryer. also, diet is extremely crucial. eating protein helps since thats what hair is made of.
October 29, 2008
Becky @ 1:37 am:
I am 22. I have thinning hair at the back of my head! Its not that bad some days but others i can really feel how thin it is and dont want it to start showing. Have any of you guys had this.
I really need it to stop its not nice and it gets me down especially when i am so streessed anyway this is the last thing i need help!!
xxx
November 20, 2008
gaby @ 6:51 am:
i am also 22 years old and my hair is thinning tremendously on the back right side of my head it stresses me out and makes me feel bad and ugly after ready beckys post i was glad to learn i am not the only young woman going through this