severe hair loss

Hello
I have always had very fine and thin hair with male pattern baldness, when I was about 13 this problem occurred but after that my hair fall had been minium. I had bald spot in the middle of my head and very thin hair but I wasnt losing anymore so it wasnt that big of an issue. I had my first baby last October and recenly (within the last two weeks) my hair is falling on in bunches. if I run my finger through my hair at least 10 strands fall off from the root. forget shampooing or combing my hair. at this rate I will have nothing left in a couple of months since I didnt have that much to begin with.
I have had my thyroids checked while I was pregnant, and everything was fine, the only medicine I take is birth control which is the same one I used to take before I got pregnant.
please help me figure out what I can do to stop this hair loss.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Causes of hair fall could be like nutrients and proteins deficiency in the hair cells, emotional or physical stress, hormonal imbalances, dandruff, and serious illness like a tumors, infectious disease and Alopecia areata. If there is underlying disease or nutritional deficiency .Give your diet an overhaul if you're lacking vital nutrients for growth and switch to foods for healthy hair. If it's related to an illness, it can be reversed by effectively treating the underlying cause.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.