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I started losing my hair since I was a teenager, probably about 14. Now I am 50 and most of my hair is gone, though I still have some, you could see my scalp right through it. I went through some childhood abuse. And I believe it due to alot of stress. But I think it's heredity because my mother was also going bald. So I think it runs in the family. I tried everything but I gave up.
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Hi Unbold Me-2011,
February 21, 2011 - 5:59pmThank you for finding EmpowHer and bringing us your story.Though my experience with hair loss is different ( caused by chemotherapy), I understand how it impacts your self-image. But you are not alone and we are here to help.
Here are links that may be helpful to you:
Female Hair Loss; Is It Hereditary?
https://www.empowher.com/hair-loss/content/female-hair-loss-it-hereditary
Hair Loss Causes & Risks
https://www.empowher.com/condition/hair-loss/causes
Hair Loss Can Be Caused by Endocrine Disorders
https://www.empowher.com/hair-loss/content/hair-loss-can-be-caused-endocrine-disorders
Hair Loss: Stress Can Be A Cause
https://www.empowher.com/hair-loss/content/hair-loss-stress-can-be-cause
Hope this helps!
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The other type of stress-induced loss of hair is known as alopecia areata, and involves a white blood cell attack on the hair follicles. With this type of loss of hair the hair also falls out within weeks (usually in patches), but can involve the entire scalp and even body hair. Hair may grow back on its own, but treatment may also be required.
March 21, 2011 - 1:43amThis Comment