Im 14 with hairloss

[cheer0890]

im 14 years old, my hair was like shoiulder length at the beginning of the year, and it was reallly thick. i just had a scalp biosspy. Ive done everything else. What could the problem be???

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Hair loss may be due to underlying genetic, hormonal and immune factors.Some differentials will be telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and an underlying hormonal condition.These are just differentials and I do not want to cause you further worries. For your age , the use of abrasive shampoos and hair dyes, as well as frequent coloring ,perming or straightening of the hair may also cause some hair loss.

Let us wait for the results of your biopsy. I know you are very anxious and worried about this. Discuss this with your parents and do not hesitate to ask your physician any questions regarding you condition.

[cheer0890]

i have talked to my parents about this

no problems with menstrual cycle or appeitie
i have had tons of blood tests and got the scalp biospy.
i will get the result back today or tomorrow

are there any desieses that will cause this

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

I suggest that you discuss this with your parents or guardian. Hair loss may be associated with stress and hormones. At your age, we may be considering this as a primary factor. One thing also, are you on a particular diet right now?

I suggest that you start eating well.Get enough sleep and exercise.

Inform your parents about this so they may help you set an appointment with your primary physician.This is something that may require further evaluation.

Any problems with appetite and the menstrual cycle?

[jessy615]

just one question to begin with ... are u eating ? i mean eating well... not chips and soda! but fruits vegies, beans, meat, etc ... ?

[cheer0890]

i really dont know how it started
it started in october this year.

there is no itchness......etc
my scalp does have flakes
i would describe WAY TO MUCH. sorry but in clumps. like i would have to clean out my brush every other day
there are a couple very very small areas of badness

i am llosing a lot of weight i should be about 125 right now, but i am at 103

i do excirse a lot if that has anything to do with it

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

How did your condition start?

Would you be able to tell us about it?

Are there any associated itchiness,redness, swelling in your scalp?

Did your scalp present with scales or flakes?

Also how would you describe the hair fall?

Did your hair fall in clumps?

Any areas of baldness in the head?

Any signs of weight gain? Do you get easily tired?