I am 36 Years old and have been slowly shedding for the past 8 years. It would always stop or decrease during/after pregnancy. Avter the birth of my third child who is now 18 mths the hair shedding is back with a vengeance. I just noticed in the past 2 months that I have bald spots on both sides of my temples, the crown is becoming VERY thin and overall density of my hair is thin. To add to my pain, I have developed over 50% gray hair! Professional hair color only last me about a week. I have curly hair so I can conceal the roots pretty good, but after that it is embarrasing. I have counted over 150 full and short hairs with the bulb at the end and stopped washing my hair everyday which helps some. I have noticed that the temples and sides of my hair grow only very short. I have started taking a multivitamin, hair vitamins from walmart that have Biotin and also ordered my Nioxin products. Most importantly a hair specialist that is recommended on this site is also in my plan so I have an appt with her Jan '06. Previous test by MD and Gyno came back normal. I also have developed a nail infection in the past month. I am hoping all this is related and can be treated. I used to suffer from iron defficiency in my early 20's. Hopefully all of this can be cured by the Dermatologist. Anyone out there have a clue???
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HELP! 35 Shedding for 8 Years and advanced graying rapidly!
- Thread starter curlgirl
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I had a friend who went though the same thing after her pregnancy.
after her kid her hair fell out like crazy and her nails became brittle.
I can't recall what she did to stop it.. and unfourtunatly i dont keep in touch with her anymore.. but i do remember that she got most of her hair back.
either way. keep the faith and good luck..
after her kid her hair fell out like crazy and her nails became brittle.
I can't recall what she did to stop it.. and unfourtunatly i dont keep in touch with her anymore.. but i do remember that she got most of her hair back.
either way. keep the faith and good luck..
Re: HELP! 35 Shedding for 8 Years and advanced graying rapid
Hi Curlgirl,
I have a sister who started graying at the age of 13, she is now 47. She has her hair frosted, so the gray blends in with the blonde highlights.
Just a thought.
Hi Curlgirl,
I have a sister who started graying at the age of 13, she is now 47. She has her hair frosted, so the gray blends in with the blonde highlights.
Just a thought.
curlgirl said:I am 36 Years old and have been slowly shedding for the past 8 years. It would always stop or decrease during/after pregnancy. Avter the birth of my third child who is now 18 mths the hair shedding is back with a vengeance. I just noticed in the past 2 months that I have bald spots on both sides of my temples, the crown is becoming VERY thin and overall density of my hair is thin. To add to my pain, I have developed over 50% gray hair! Professional hair color only last me about a week. I have curly hair so I can conceal the roots pretty good, but after that it is embarrasing. I have counted over 150 full and short hairs with the bulb at the end and stopped washing my hair everyday which helps some. I have noticed that the temples and sides of my hair grow only very short. I have started taking a multivitamin, hair vitamins from walmart that have Biotin and also ordered my Nioxin products. Most importantly a hair specialist that is recommended on this site is also in my plan so I have an appt with her Jan '06. Previous test by MD and Gyno came back normal. I also have developed a nail infection in the past month. I am hoping all this is related and can be treated. I used to suffer from iron defficiency in my early 20's. Hopefully all of this can be cured by the Dermatologist. Anyone out there have a clue???