Hello! I am 15 years old and I have been struggling with increased hair loss for two months. I haven't been to the dermatologist yet, but the appointment has already been made. So what is it all about? For the cause of the condition of my hair. Therefore, I will briefly describe my situation: In June I started to lose weight; I weighed over 65 kg with a height of 159 cm. I decided to go on a he althier diet - I removed carbohydrates in the form of sweets, reduced fat consumption and introduced more varied meals with lots of fruit and vegetables. In addition, I moved a lot. It took almost 6 months and I lost 20 kg. I didn't starve myself, but I ate less than usual. I was surprised myself that I was able to lose weight so quickly - I realize that it should take longer, but my well-being and he alth was almost perfect. In September, however, the school year began for me - I took up my studies ambitiously, which unfortunately led me to constant stress related to the lessons. I wonder if that had an effect on my hair as well… In October, I noticed that I had more hair left on the brush and less hair. I did a blood count - all results were good, which excludes anemia and iron deficiency. My diet is he althy and wholesome - again I eat any kind of meat normally, and I occasionally eat sweets. I also noticed that for some time my hands and feet are still cold, which is also a symptom of chronic stress … I have not had my period for two months, which does not bother me - it has always been irregular, sometimes I haven't had it for months. There have been no cases of genetically induced hair loss in the family, so that is also out of the question. As for the loss itself - the hair comes out of the entire head, there are no bald spots or gaps, there are simply fewer of them. I have been taking horsetail for a month and a half, I also took colloidal minerals and biotebal, I wash my hair with Radical shampoo, and I smear my scalp with a treatment with Vichy Dercos. Currently, I have purchased a gelacet which my friend recommended to me. What do you think about it?
You should see a dermatologist. In the case of the described symptoms, it is necessary to conduct a thorough diagnosis in order to exclude nutritional deficiencies and hormonal disorders. Of course, stress can be an additional factor that worsens the quality of your hair.
Remember that our expert's answer hasinformative and will not replace a visit to the doctor.
Elżbieta Szymańska, MD, PhDDermatologist-venereologist. He deals with classic and aesthetic dermatology. He works as a deputy manager in the Department of Dermatology at the Central Clinical Hospital of the Ministry of the Interior and as director of for medical matters, Center for Prevention and Therapy in Warsaw. Since 2011, he has been the scientific director of the Postgraduate Studies of the Medical University of Warsaw "Aesthetic Medicine".
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