Hair loss

Florameg456
Florameg456 Posts: 71 Member
in Motivation and Support
My hair falls out a lot in the shower like a bunch of hair, it doesn't really come out at any other time but I was wondering if anyone else has the same problem or knows what the cause is? Thanks
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  • californiabella
    californiabella Posts: 152
    we shed hair every day.. up to 100 or more.. it's normal, especially in the shower or when you're brushing your hair. if you notice any abnormal shedding, thinning, or bald spots then definitely go see your doctor to check for any hormonal or thyroid issues.

    ETA or you could be having malnutrition issues as well. just peeked at your diary and noticed your net calories are almost always under goal. EAT MORE!
  • redladywitch
    redladywitch Posts: 799 Member
    I looked at your food diary. I'm not an expert, but I honestly think it might be due to poor nutrition. When we don't consume the nutrients we need to maintain our body....certain things happen, like hair loss, rapid heart beat, itchy skin, etc.
  • xgirl451
    xgirl451 Posts: 36 Member
    What they said.
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    Do a search here on the boards - many many posts from people eating way too little and suffering hair loss, and that's often just the start. You need to eat more.
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  • JewelsinBigD
    JewelsinBigD Posts: 661 Member
    you are eating under 1k calories. That is not going to help you have beautiful hair or skin. You are too young to have hair loss - please get proper nutrition.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I looked at your food diary. I'm not an expert, but I honestly think it might be due to poor nutrition. When we don't consume the nutrients we need to maintain our body....certain things happen, like hair loss, rapid heart beat, itchy skin, etc.

    Agreed.

    Agreed with the agreed!
  • _DoingMe_
    _DoingMe_ Posts: 56
    You may need to shampoo your hair differently.

    I was having the same issue and when I spoke to my hair stylist he said the scalp and hair glands can get "clogged" from sweat when working out.

    For the record, I shower everyday and sometimes twice or three times depending on things like workouts and the weather. I apparently just wasn't washing my hair right. :laugh:

    So, wash once the way you would normally to clean the hair shaft of any styling products/daily grime/etc, rinse and then with a small bit of shampoo concentrate on your scalp and work the shampoo in. This helped me and I hope it helps you. :smile:

    ETA: Oh, and eat more.
  • ash8184
    ash8184 Posts: 701 Member
    Do you have thyroid problems? One symptom of hypothyroidism is excessive hair loss.
  • love2lift_85
    love2lift_85 Posts: 356 Member
    Looking at your diary, I'm guessing you're not eating enough. Please shoot for AT LEAST 1200.
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  • afat12
    afat12 Posts: 178 Member
    low iron or thyroid go to the dr asap- probably not a big deal it can be treated with medicine. Don't wait til you lose more hair!
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I was eating a 1,000 cal diet for 6 months and my hair was falling out, my legs were cramping, I had no energy to get through my workouts. It sucked. Major. *kitten*.
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  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    I have long thick hair and it falls out all the time and more so when I shampoo.
    I could spin a sweater with all the hair I leave around.

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    However, I agree with the comments on your diary. You should eat more food.
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I was eating a 1,000 cal diet for 6 months and my hair was falling out, my legs were cramping, I had no energy to get through my workouts. It sucked. Major. *kitten*.

    Cupcake - you are cute.

    Awwww, shucks. :blushing:
  • prattiger65
    prattiger65 Posts: 1,657 Member
    See a doctor. And in the meantime, EAT!
  • Salty_Sauce
    Salty_Sauce Posts: 1,329 Member
    Mine was genetics I think. :grumble:
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Yep when you eat low calories this happens and this is why we warn people about eating low calories!!!!! :grumble:
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    drink whiskey, it grows back fast
  • briandahawaiian
    briandahawaiian Posts: 112 Member
    I looked at your food diary. I'm not an expert, but I honestly think it might be due to poor nutrition. When we don't consume the nutrients we need to maintain our body....certain things happen, like hair loss, rapid heart beat, itchy skin, etc.

    Agreed.

    Agreed with the agreed!

    Dang agreed with the agreed with the agreed.

    I quadruple agree!!

    alot of times you ate below 1000 cals, the choices looked okay, just not enough calories, imho :)
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  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    drink whiskey, it grows back fast

    I thought that was for chest hair!
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  • Kevalicious99
    Kevalicious99 Posts: 1,131 Member
    I agree with all the rest of the people. Looked at your food diary .. and one day you were just over 500 calories. THAT cannot be good.

    Eat more ... should resolve your problems.
  • briandahawaiian
    briandahawaiian Posts: 112 Member
    drink whiskey, it grows back fast

    I thought that was for chest hair!

    LOOOOOOOOOOL!!!
  • MMulder68
    MMulder68 Posts: 139 Member
    Oh my goodness your diary is scary. U need much better nutrition. Good luck;
  • Cindyinpg
    Cindyinpg Posts: 3,902 Member
    I looked at your diary and read through a few of your previous posts and I see that you are aware that you are eating too little and are trying to eat more. So that's great! My advice is to read through these posts here and set a nice moderate sustainable calorie deficit that will be healthy and in line with your goals. In one post you expressed interest in IIFYM, that is covered in here as well. It is from the Eat, Train, Progress group. Good luck. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/833026-important-posts-to-read
  • puikx
    puikx Posts: 1
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