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Hair loss and body hair growth
My hair is a problem, it lacks where it should be and it grows where it should dissappear.
I have very thin hair and I noticed I'm losing a great amount of it every time I shower. I'm not sure if it's because of the season (summer) or if there's another reason for it.
On the other side, my body hair grows non-stop, and even though I shave a few hours later the hair has grown! The only way I can make hair removal last longer is waxing but even then my hair grows after two or three days. What's worse, my body hair is very dark and thick, and I have it EVERYWHERE, not only legs and armpits but also butt, back, arms and belly.
Why does my body hair grow so much while my head hair is getting thinner and weaker? Is this related to me being overweight? Should I make an appointment with a dermathologist?
I have very thin hair and I noticed I'm losing a great amount of it every time I shower. I'm not sure if it's because of the season (summer) or if there's another reason for it.
On the other side, my body hair grows non-stop, and even though I shave a few hours later the hair has grown! The only way I can make hair removal last longer is waxing but even then my hair grows after two or three days. What's worse, my body hair is very dark and thick, and I have it EVERYWHERE, not only legs and armpits but also butt, back, arms and belly.
Why does my body hair grow so much while my head hair is getting thinner and weaker? Is this related to me being overweight? Should I make an appointment with a dermathologist?
Check thyroid, also get checked for PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. Hair loss and growth in other areas is a common symptom of that as well. I have both thyroid problems and PCOS and also suffer from the hair issues. Best of luck
Check thyroid, also get checked for PCOS - polycystic ovarian syndrome. Hair loss and growth in other areas is a common symptom of that as well. I have both thyroid problems and PCOS and also suffer from the hair issues. Best of luck
Hi thatquietgirl! I had my thyroid checked a couple of months ago and everything was alright. I asked my doctor about this but he says that that's just how my hair grows. I think he doesn't understand how much it worries me. Maybe I should talk with another doctor?
You might get your thyroid and other hormone levels checked. Sounds like something might be going on in that way. A regular doctor can check these. It doesn't sound like a skin-related issue.
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