Comments on: I’m 19 Years Old and Have Suffered Major Hair Loss and Thinning – Linda’s Story

By: Colleen

Colleen — Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:41:43 +0000

Hi
I’ve been researching online and been to two doctors and a naturopath had numerous blood tests for my hair loss. Now the STRANGE part of my story is my 19 year old daughter too has hair loss. We are BOTH experiencing it right at the front of our scalps. Both MD’s say our blood work is normal.
My ND says my vitamin D and B12 are low but this was just very recent. My hair has been thinning for at least three years… and as of two days ago has gotten worse. My daughters hair is far thinner than mine and she does not want to talk about it gets mad at me when I bring it up. I can’t imagine how hard this is for her because I know it has depressed the crap out of me and keeps me up at night. We both had very nice thick hair, mine was probably thicker and actually thicker than most women. Hair dresser dread drying my hair because it’s long and was very time consuming to dry. We have both had a ton of stress as we have lost far to many dear ones in a short period of time. I’ve tried Rogain for the past year with no success. But I’m afraid to stop using it ( crazy) I know. Running out of avenues to take and yes most MD’s are not interested or know very little about hair loss. I was also referred to a dermatologist who said and I quote “why did your doctor send you to me?”
Any suggestions are greatly welcomed and appreciated.
Sorry I am adding to this thread I didn’t know how to start my own.

Thank you ?

By: Elona

Elona — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 06:44:52 +0000

I’m 19 years old. I’m facing a major hair fall since 2 years. I consulted many doctors. I tried undergoing on treatment but yet my hair fall didn’t stop. I feel ashamed going put because everyone asks me what’s wrong with my hair. I have lost almost 70% of my hair. Please help me. What am I supposed to do to stop this.

By: Ayza

Ayza — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 03:09:31 +0000

I’m a 21 years old girl and have been losing hair from the age of 17. Over the years I have lost about 50% of my hair and I still continue to do so, my hair line is receding and I have an over thinning of hair. It had me worried and I have seen a doctor lately who tested me for vitamins and other minerals and thyroid. I have low iron and vitamin D. I have been taking supplements for the deficient but have seen no progress.
I am really worried what else should I be tested for.

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 14:25:32 +0000

My 19 yr old daughter had been experiencing hair loss for about 2 yrs which we thought was due to nursing school. Took her to a derm which said take vitamins. Finally took her to another derm and she immediately did a scalp biopsy and confirmed she had lpp. What devastating news for us! It seems like a death sentence. She said she had seen a number of young girls with the same shocking diagnosis. So go to a well known derm that specializes in hair loss.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 16:06:28 +0000

Doc put me on minerals and vit. And a special diet. No sugar no flour no soy products. It did help some. Maybe try looking for a natural pathic Doc. He/she would be able to help you with the right vito. Mineral and diet for your body. Never forget to be greatful you arent losing anymore cept in the shower. There are many more women out there going thro the same thing. Take Care and have fun with it. 🙂

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 21 Feb 2016 16:01:57 +0000

Hi Linda, I found your story online here,bc right now I’m going through the same thing you are. What Y wrote is spot on. Im 37 and have had lots of hair when young then around 16-18 lost a good bit with spots on the scalp. Mom did a treatment on my scalp which helped the hair to come back also during that time I hate no thing with sugar or flour . My hair came bck in all cept a little spot. Well fast forward to couple years ago and I had alot of hair come out not 100% sure but I was using Wen hair products bc of some very minor hair loss do to stressful situation at work w a couple of coworkers which is all good now. Anyhow i went threw lots of hair loss and like you all wondering will I go bald. I went to a dem.. dr all she told me was i had Secondary Alopesia i was scared well i didnt stop with that. I started looking for a natural doc. I was told I have microplasma and that was causing my hair loss. It is hard to get rid off. Well im taking drops for it. Anyhow I started looking into another Doc natural doc. Natural Pathic Doc. He ran some diffrent tests and did a hair sample. I had cronic stress my body was ready to shut down it didnt show up in the blood test I had done. Bc the blood tries to stable itself out. I was also way out there with metals and aluminum

By: karina

karina — Mon, 24 Nov 2014 19:51:37 +0000

Hello everybody..im 16 years old and this is so tough fr me..i used to have very thick hair..bt within the past 3 months m facing extreme hairfall..and ive a dry scalp and normal waist length hair..bt nw ive got so thin hair..especially thinning in the middle top of my head and a rising bald spot on the right corner of my hairline..and ive tried endless things to make things right bt nothing is working for me..a few days back somebody suggested me to go fr castor oil..as it helps regrow thinning hair and all..so as a last hope i tried it today..nd first of all..i must have shedded 50 strands while oiling my scalp and i did it normally nt even harsh or anything..nd den around 30 more strands while washing my hair after 8 hours of keeping the oil in my hair..and nt just that m still shedding and cryin…i really want my hair back..my mum has got thin hair so mayb it cn be that..bt i dont knw wht to do now..should i continue wid oiling..? Or no? And i even have a saw palmetto medical oil and shampoo..should i give a try to that..? Has anybody tried it? Im even working on my diet..bt it isnt helping..i ate biotin tablets..even that didnt help..my hair r only decreasing drastically day by day..m just so worried..please help..

By: Kim

Kim — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 21:38:10 +0000

My story is the same as Linda except I had thin hair at 24 and I’m now 36 and it is now starting to get noticeably thinner. I have had blood test all saying my iron levels are low (border line minimum that they can be before I get real problems) anyway I have started to take iron supplements, vitamin B and I-lysine which is suppose to help protein and absorb iron (which I have a problem with). I also have symptoms of being anaemic such as headaches after exercise, fatigue, and dizziness. I have only taken these supplements a week so no hair growth yet but I have noticed I am getting fitter and have no shortness of breath when I run (another symptom) .

By: Ashna

Ashna — Sat, 18 Oct 2014 16:27:44 +0000

Hi,

Recently, i have been extremely unhappy and self conscious about my hair loss.
I am 13 and a few months ago, my hair started falling like crazy. I would lose excessive amounts of hair everyday. Don’t even get me started on the shower.
For the longest time, i could never do a middle parting because my hair was way too thin in that area and the parting was so wide.
So i had to do a side parting.
For the past couple of months, i have been noticing extreme levels of hair fall. It is extremely worrying and i am so scared.
I really don’t want my hair to fall out and i don’t know what to do.
I wash my hair every alternate day.
Im also on roaccutane, so I’m not sure if this hair fall is because of that and it will stop when I’m done with the medication. but i am incredibly worried.
I would really like to know what you say about this!!

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 04:07:01 +0000

Your story is completely identical to mine in every aspect. I eat a health diet and exercise regularly but nothing seems to be the fix. Some days I feel completely broken down in addition to a lot of other problems i’m experiencing as a 19 year old that shouldn’t be a problem until i’m 40. (i.e. thin skin, excessive wrinkles, drooped eyelids) its a pain. somedays makeup helps me feel better and a fresh wash and blow dry but sometimes I wish i could go out naturally and have the same confidence.