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Hair loss
Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:16am

I noticed about a month ago that I seemed to be losing an awful lot of hair in the shower. I have really thick hair so I wasn't too concerned, though. Now I am noticing my hair everywhere. I mean, really large amounts and it's beginning to concern me.

I asked my stylist about it and she asked me about any meds that I've been on in the past six months. I mentioned Decadron. She seems to think that it is what's causing my issue. This doesn't quite make sense to me since I haven't taken it since the end of Dec.

I guess I am being a bit vain but I really am getting worried. My hair is noticeably thinner. If I keep losing it at this rate I will be bald soon. Any thoughts on the matter ?

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Jeannie

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Redd CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 8457 Stevens Point USA Wisconsin Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #1 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:53am I went through that about 10 years back myself. There is a natural thinning of the hair as we age, men and women both. At what age that begins is more of a genetic thing. If you are really concerned, see the doctor, as they will have you collect hair to do a count to see if it's higher than what would be normal under your circumstances.
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #2 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:58am Thanks, Pegg. It's comforting to know that someone else has gone through this and still has hair! Maybe it is just another joy of turning 40. Jeannie
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Reply #3 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 10:02am

Hmmm...interesting. I know I've lost a lot of body hair, especially on my legs, over the last 15 years or so. Not so much on my head.

I'd do just like Pegg suggests - talk to your GP or OB/GYN about it. Be ready to tell him or her about all the meds you've been on.

I have an aunt who suffers from alopecia universalis. She lost every strand of hair on her body in the 8th grade (including nose hair and eyelashes) and has been completely bald ever since. That's a genetic condition, and I'm pretty sure it would have affected you by now if it was in play.

And if worse comes to worst, it works for Sinead O'Connor.

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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #4 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 10:17am Brew wrote on Apr 13^th, 2010 at 10:02am: And if worse comes to worst, it works for Sinead O'Connor. Yes it does... She also wears batteries in her ears!
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Reply #5 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 12:24pm

Hormone changes, certain meds, and some medical conditions can lead to hair loss. If it is a noticable change, I would check with your gp. My mom lost a considrable amount of hair due to the thyroid issues she had.

If you believe all the online testimonials, some shampoos are the cause of hair loss. Change shampoo and see if you notice a difference.

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Reply #6 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 12:35pm

Brew wrote on Apr 13^th, 2010 at 10:02am:

Hmmm...interesting. I know I've lost a lot of body hair, especially on my legs, over the last 15 years or so. Not so much on my head.

I'd do just like Pegg suggests - talk to your GP or OB/GYN about it. Be ready to tell him or her about all the meds you've been on.

I have an aunt who suffers from alopecia universalis. She lost every strand of hair on her body in the 8th grade (including nose hair and eyelashes) and has been completely bald ever since. That's a genetic condition, and I'm pretty sure it would have affected you by now if it was in play.

And if worse comes to worst, it works for Sinead O'Connor.

I've noticed though that men's ear hair, eyebrows and nose hair starts to grow out of control when they age...( tee hee)

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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Hair loss Reply #7 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 1:10pm Balding men can always fall back on this excuse: "Testosterone is used for two things, and my body has chosen not to use its supply growing hair - if you get my drift."
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E-Double CH.com Alumnus Offline Are we ourselves? Posts: 6948 Commack,New_York Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #8 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 1:11pm I've never heard/read anything about hair loss being a side effect for steroids. I guess it is possible especially that you've been on it for such a long period of time. It is an immunosuppressent which could effect the health of your folicles. I'm not a dr. nor a stylist though I am stylin' and do have killer hair. MWAH
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Brew CH.com Sponsor CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 14163	Re: Hair loss Reply #9 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 1:12pm E-Double wrote on Apr 13^th, 2010 at 1:11pm: I'm not a dr. nor a stylist though I am stylin' and do have killer hair. The most stylin' of which are those ass-kicking sideburns.
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Reply #10 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 7:52pm

Jeannie, it may be the start of menopause, too (oh-freakin-joy, right?).

You OB/GYN can order a blood test to determine where you are in the natural menopausal process. Talk to your mom and her sisters if possible, and find out when they started menopause - it's good to know these things.

I remember when I was pregnant I had the BEST hair - thick, shiney, wonderful!! . . . until about a month after I gave birth and all that glorious-progesterone-caused-hair-growth started falling out in clumps. Now I'm back to baby-fine-straight-as-pins-graying-hair.

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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #11 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 8:48pm I had to have a hysterectomy at 32 years of age so it is very possible that I am having some hormone issues. I got to keep one ovary. Maybe she's tired of having to do it all and is giving up! Jeannie
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Reply #12 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:41pm

Things are looking up Brew. I guess you don't have to shave your legs so often Shocked

Several of the anti-convulsants I've taken over the years cause a little hair loss. I was happy that it seemed to have eased up but alas it's just that most of my hair is the same color as the tub now..Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to

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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #13 - Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:58pm I'd be tickled pink if it was the hair on my legs that I was losing!
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Mosaicwench CH.com Sponsor Offline www.mosaicwench.com Posts: 3507 Near Milwaukee WI, USA Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #14 - Apr 14^th, 2010 at 8:01am Jeannie wrote on Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:58pm: I'd be tickled pink if it was the hair on my legs that I was losing! Hate to tell you this but what you lose on your legs moves to your chin . . . .
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Jeannie CH.com Sponsor Offline Live, Laugh, Love.... Posts: 2333 St Louis, Missouri Gender:	Re: Hair loss Reply #15 - Apr 14^th, 2010 at 9:18am Mosaicwench wrote on Apr 14^th, 2010 at 8:01am: Jeannie wrote on Apr 13^th, 2010 at 9:58pm: I'd be tickled pink if it was the hair on my legs that I was losing! Hate to tell you this but what you lose on your legs moves to your chin . . . . I'm Italian. I already know...
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