small hair falling

[searching_desperately]

my growing tiny hair is falling in addition to hair lossing problems.. i've tried the multi vitamin pills and many hair regrowing solutions and medical hair shampoos.. these products were prescribed to me by the different doctors i've visited over the past 4 years.. but nothing is stopping the fall of the small growing hair.. what may the problem be???  

[Rowena Santos, MD]

HI,

Some causes  of hair loss include: poor nutrition,certain  medications, hormonal changes, hair treatments, scalp infection and  possible telogen effluvium. In telogen effluvium, it is usually due to a change in your normal hair cycle such as during an emotional or physical stress causes hair roots to be pushed prematurely into the resting state. The affected growing hairs from these hair roots fall out.  Hair typically grows back once the condition that caused it corrects itself, but it usually take months. If it persists, have this evaluated further for proper management. THis link may be helpful: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hair-loss/DS00278/DSECTION=causes

Take care and regards.

[searching_desperately]

Thanks a lot for your comment.. i found the link very useful and i guess my problem is very much close to Alopecia areata.. iam a 24 years old girl and iam suffering for small hair falling since i was 17 but iam trying to control it by multi vitamin pills.. i have a sister that have the same problem.. but please i need to know if this disease can be treated or not???

thanks a lot

[Rowena Santos, MD]

HI,

This will depend on the underlying cause. Surgical and medical treatment a are certain medications available. However, proper diagnosis is important. Have this evaluated first by your doctor for proper diagnosis. Your complete medical and family history, physical examination  and some tests may help. This will also help rule out the conditions mentioned.

Take care and keep us posted.