Loosing my hair =(

augigi, CNS · Dec 2, 2006

You should probably talk to your doctor.

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2006

I had hair loss for several years due to a hormonal imbalance. I saw many docs who blew me off. If you are not having other unusual s/s, then your hair loss is probably not hormonal. According to the endocrinologist (from the Cleveland Clinic)who successfully treated me, hair loss from emotional stress is a myth. Although short lived loss of hair called tellogen effluvium can occur from physical stressors. Getting your ferritin and testoserone levels checked is a good idea. Hair loss from hormone imbalances/vulnerabilities or low iron are non-scarring alopecias. Autoimmune types such as alopecia areata are scarring alopecias and are treated with steroids.

Maybe it's the physical stress of night shift and being a new nurse?

Anyway, it can't hurt to get your ferritin and testoserone checked. I would get your tsh level checked, as well.

In my experience, dermatologists really don't know much of anything about non-scarring alopecias. I saw many who couldn't tell me a thing before I finally got the correct DX & tx.

Also, dieting/weight loss can cause alopecia. I've read several journal articles which stated that 10% of people who lose >30 # on a diet will suffer permanent hair loss to some degree. This is something the weight loss industry doesn't advertise.

LilyNHRN · Dec 2, 2006

Diabetes? Happened to my mom. I also know that vitamin deficiency can make you lose your hair. I would make a doctors appointment and have some blood tests done.

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2006

Good info on this NZ site.

Hair loss, balding, hair shedding. DermNet NZ

Tweety, BSN, RN · Dec 2, 2006

Good luck with that. It's not the purpose of this forum or others to offer advice of this nature. Please see your physician or NP. Good luck.