After Falling Out, Teen Girl’s Hair Regrew As a Different Color and Texture

(female)
I’m 17 years old. When I was 15 I noticed that my hair starting falling out very often. During that time I was planning my Sweet 15 I wasn’t sure if that was the reason why my hair started falling, because of some of the stress. Last year my hair started falling every day, almost a hand full. I started getting worried because cancer runs in my family on both sides and I always wondered if I had a sickness but I doubt it now because I dont have any signs of that. I’ve noticed though that some of my hair is growing back but differently. It seems to grow thicker or more brittle than the regular hair I have. My hair is dark brown but the new hairs are black. I have two older sisters, one has lost an amount of hair but thats becuase of all the gel, hairspay, and the hot tools. The other still has a lot of hair and she is 28. So i’m wondering if you know why my hair started falling out at age 15? and why are some hairs growing back thicker and somewhat curly or brittle when I have straight hair (i hardly use any hot tools).

I could write a book on what is possible in your situation. Unfortunately, I don’t know the things that you are doing to your hair and wonder if you are using chemicals that are causing problems. If this is only stress related, then telogen effluvium could be the cause. Figuring out female hair loss is complex and you need professional advice from a good dermatologist. I certainly would not put cancer on the top of that list of potential causes.

For more possible causes of women’s hair loss, see: WebMD.