Lyme Disease, Female Hair Loss

I am female, 46 years old. I do have many lyme disease symptoms from neurological to joint and cartilage problems to nervousness…too many to list. I was previously on intravenous twice for months at a time. I was diagnosed at least 6 years too late. I have alot of raciness inside of me and I am always thinking of too many things ata time. I am so miserable about my hair. All my hormones are great and my blood tests are fine. Now what? My hair falls out all over, short and long. How do I know if it is Lyme? Can stress cause a diffuse hair loss all the timne for years? What can I do? Is there a world famous hair Dr.? I am so frustrated and unhappy. Please help, thanks!

It is not clear if Lyme Disease is associated with your hair loss, but it may have triggered a stress response that may have set off a cascade that may not be reversible. Stress in itself can be a cause of hair loss. It seems to be a vicious cycle, and unfortunately there is no “cure” for hair loss in women about 80% of the time. If you are this concerned you may want to see a good dermatologist or possibly even a hair transplant surgeon who will map your scalp for miniaturization to make a diagnosis. Be wary of eager doctors who want to sell you a hair transplant surgery.