Alopecia

[dancer025]

Hi, i’m extremely scared to write this as I haven’t really spoken to anyone about my hair loss.

I’ve just recently turned 18 and I have a lot of bald patches. My hair loss is now at a point where I can not cover any patches no matter what I do with my hair. I’m constantly covered in hair and so much comes out when I brush it or when I was it and there’s even bits just hanging from the bottom throughout the day.

I have been to the doctors and they haven’t been too helpful. I had a blood test and it came back that I am low in B12. The normal amount is 180 and i’m only at 172, which is not that bad. I doubt this is what’s causing my hair loss.

Can anyone give me advice on the best thing to do or what could be causing this as it is not getting better and is now affecting my mental health. I just want it to stop and I want my hair back.

[Chaffinch3]

So sorry to hear this . I can hear and feel your desperation . Have you been under stress lately ?

I think many people who loose hair young - the chances are it may regrow . Maybe revisit your gp and ask for a referral to a dermatologist to see if they are able to help,

Thinking of you and being so young this must be so difficult for you . Stay strong x

[loobylou122]

Hi there, My daughter was like this when she was 20 and she was loosing hair when she brushed it and washed it but it was nothing to worry about although we did. I have alopecia. I think it was just her old hair that was falling out and her new hair growing in as this is a cycle your hair goes through. She is now 22 and her hair is fine and we are not worrying about it any more her hair is really long.

Try not to worry too much as stress can set alopecia off they say but no one really knows what triggers it to be fair, usually alopecia starts as patches of hair missing and as you have no patches that you have noticed it is probably just old hair dying for new regrowth.

Hope everything goes well for you.

Take care x

[Teaandbooks]

Reading studies etc online has lead me to believe that an issue with iron seems to be common in many people with hair loss so your B12 levels may be more important than it appears.

I'd suggest asking for a referral to dermatology where you'll get more specialist advice.

Best of luck. Maybe look online at hair pieces in the meantime

[beyondallbelief]

I would definitely ask for a referral to a dermatologist who specialises in alopecia and see them as soon as possible so that you can slow down the loss of hair. Meanwhile massage your scalp everyday to lessen the tension and to help the hair follicles to remain healthy.