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I am 35 years old woman and have been suffering from hairloss since i was 32. I have gone through a genetic test that showed that I haven't inherited androgenic alopecia and also nobody from my family is bold. I have no problems with the glands as I have been tested several times. Last year I had a standard operation for removal of a benign tumor in my uterus called mioma but my hairloss had started 2 years before that. And my female organs are still intact. I live and work in a foreign country and I sometimes think my problem might be caused by stress. What I know for sure is that this has been driving me crazy for along time now and is my biggest fear and the more I think about it the worse it gets. I have recently broken up with my boyfriend and the main reason is that I can't stand myself the way I am now. I know that this problem can ruin my whole life... Recently I have started thinking that the only think I can do is committing a suicide which I know is a crazy thought. But seems like the only possible outcome if that problem persists. I also don't think I suffer from depression because when I have my so called "good days" with my hair I am absolutely fine and feel happy and all in the world is good. One more thing: I have had constipation for the past 20 years and started taking herbal medicines 15 years ago. I simply can't live without taking them. Recently read that there are some microorganisms in the stomach that might cause hairloss if they more that normal. Really don't know what to think. According to all my blood tests I am fine, my glands including the thyroid are all functioning normally. And just recently I have the feeling my scalp itches but that has never been the case before and it also might be psychological (psychosomatic ). Please help me!!! Thank u!!!
I am 35 years old woman and have been suffering from hairloss since i was 32. I have gone through a genetic test that showed that I haven't inherited androgenic alopecia and also nobody from my family is bold. I have no problems with the glands as I have been tested several times. Last year I had a standard operation for removal of a benign tumor in my uterus called mioma but my hairloss had started 2 years before that. And my female organs are still intact. I live and work in a foreign country and I sometimes think my problem might be caused by stress. What I know for sure is that this has been driving me crazy for along time now and is my biggest fear and the more I think about it the worse it gets. I have recently broken up with my boyfriend and the main reason is that I can't stand myself the way I am now. I know that this problem can ruin my whole life... Recently I have started thinking that the only think I can do is committing a suicide which I know is a crazy thought. But seems like the only possible outcome if that problem persists. I also don't think I suffer from depression because when I have my so called "good days" with my hair I am absolutely fine and feel happy and all in the world is good. One more thing: I have had constipation for the past 20 years and started taking herbal medicines 15 years ago. I simply can't live without taking them. Recently read that there are some microorganisms in the stomach that might cause hairloss if they more that normal. Really don't know what to think. According to all my blood tests I am fine, my glands including the thyroid are all functioning normally. And just recently I have the feeling my scalp itches but that has never been the case before and it also might be psychological (psychosomatic ). Please help me!!! Thank u!!!
Thu, 21 Jan 2016
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..
As per your complain hair fall in women can occur due to a number of cause like iron deficiency anaemia, hormonal imbalances caused by conditions like thyroid disorders, polycystic ovaries, physiological thinning in mid thirties while other causes that are common in all men and women like excessive stress, long standing illness, side effects of medications, reaction to certain hair products, nutritional deficiency etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you other investigations other than blood tests like Trichogrma and dermography to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat accordingly..
You can be advised to apply 5%Minoxidil solution over the scalp..
Take a combination of vitamins and minerals..
You can also massage your scalp with warm coconut oil twice a week..
Keep the scalp clean and dry and wash your scalp and hairs every altenate day with a mild shampoo..
Take nutritious diet and drink plenty of water..
You can also take information about procedures like platelet rich plasma and mesotherapy..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..
As per your complain hair fall in women can occur due to a number of cause like iron deficiency anaemia, hormonal imbalances caused by conditions like thyroid disorders, polycystic ovaries, physiological thinning in mid thirties while other causes that are common in all men and women like excessive stress, long standing illness, side effects of medications, reaction to certain hair products, nutritional deficiency etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you other investigations other than blood tests like Trichogrma and dermography to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat accordingly..
You can be advised to apply 5%Minoxidil solution over the scalp..
Take a combination of vitamins and minerals..
You can also massage your scalp with warm coconut oil twice a week..
Keep the scalp clean and dry and wash your scalp and hairs every altenate day with a mild shampoo..
Take nutritious diet and drink plenty of water..
You can also take information about procedures like platelet rich plasma and mesotherapy..
Hope this information helps..
Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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