While I highly doubt in vitro fertilization (IVF) causes hair loss, if what you described was generalized, I would expect that the massive hormone manipulations that occur with IVF could cause diffuse hair loss. The descriptive nature of “nickle sized bald spots” is suggestive of conditions like alopecia areata. I would recommend seeing your dermatologist […]
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I would start with a primary care doctor who can do some basic tests to rule out anemia and thyroid causes. You said she’s been tested for anemia though and was OK there… but the primary care doctor will then be able to refer your girlfriend to the appropriate specialist if other basic tests are […]
This is quite unfortunate. Hair transplantation on a 21 year old woman is usually performed by doctors who want the money and do not care about the patient’s welfare. Indeed, about 80% of women with hair loss are not candidates for hair transplants and may suffer the same outcome that you did. You should have […]
First, your daughter needs to be checked out by a good doctor familiar with hair disorders and/or dermatology. I would not jump to toxins as my first diagnosis, but this needs to be evaluated by a competent doctor in-person, and not over the Internet. It could be a variety of possibilities, from nutrition problems to […]
Female hair loss is a difficult analysis and requires many tests, not just thyroid testing. I simply can not write a textbook on the subject on this site, but here’s a list of past posts that may help you understand what you’ve got going on: Female Genetic Hair Loss Is Different From Male Genetic Hair […]
You might see an expert on hair loss (some dermatologists or hair transplant doctors might be helpful). The only FDA approved treatment available for women is topical minoxidil (Rogaine).
Your dermatologist is probably correct with his assessment. Many people will have a shorter anagen phase as they age. This means that as hair grows at about 1/2 inch per month, if your anagen phase is shorter (let’s say to the tip of your nose in the front), then you can calculate backwards the length […]
Hair loss in women is a difficult problem, because most of the time there is no medical cure. Even if you correct the “curable” causes of hair loss, such as low iron levels or thyroid problems, it does NOT necessarily mean your hair will grow back. I suspect this is due to genetic causes, but […]
Malnutrition or poor diets can cause hair loss along with any rapid history of weight loss. Dandruff does not cause hair loss, but excessive scratching will. A one time pull of your hair will not cause permanent hair loss. It seems that you have a good doctor, so ask him/her what the plan is for […]
White it is normal to lose 100 to 150 hairs a day, losing handfuls of hair as you’ve described does not seem normal. Sometimes major surgery, like having your intestine removed, or a major illness can cause hair loss (acute telogen effluvium). While this type of hair loss from stress can be temporary, you may […]
Despite the fact that your hair loss was due to medication changes or thyroid problems or other undetermined medical conditions, female hair loss is very difficult to treat or stop. Many women who are going through menopause will also notice some degree of hair loss. With respect to treatments for hair loss, there is only […]
The cause of hair loss in women is not as straight forward as it is in men, who usually follow a specific male pattern balding. Male pattern balding involves hair loss only on the front, top, and crown of the scalp. Male pattern balding spares the hair in the back and sides of the scalp, […]
You describe a medical condition that I rarely see in my practice. As such, I believe you are doing the right thing by being under the care of a dermatologist and possibly an endocrinologist if you can’t get all of your answers from your dermatologist. With respect to your hair loss, there is not much […]
You need to get a good doctor who can map out your hair and scalp for miniaturization. There are many medical conditions that when combined with stress will produce hair loss. There are some blood tests that may have value as you need a diagnosis and then treatment. Please see my list of possible female […]
In a society preoccupied with appearance, balding is a cruel and almost random fate for 50% of men and women. It does not discriminate race, ethnicity, or social boundaries. Hair loss is genetic, but it is not readily predictable. There is no scientific reason why we lose hair. What we do know is that there […]