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    I know it's normal to shed some hair (I think I read somewhere that something around 100 strands is normal?) but I feel like lately I've been shedding a lot more hair than usual. There's always a few strands on my clothes or wherever I've been sitting, on my pillow in the morning, and a lot by the shower drain. I can't really think of anything I've been doing differently lately except taking vitamin A and E, but vitamins are supposed to be good for you so that can't be the cause right?

    Anyone have any idea what could be causing this, or more importantly, what I can do to stop shedding so much? My hair is already so thin so I'm scared it might get noticeable after a while if I keep shedding so much.

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    Default Re: shedding!

    Get the "Hair" pills from Walmart. Works great.

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    Stress can make your hairs come out.

    I shed well over 300 hairs a day (I took a bath and actually counted how much came out, so thats not even including during the rest of the day) and I'm not balding or anything. I have REALLY thick hair and live in TX so it's much appreciated.

    I also don't brush my hair (I just use my fingers) and some people say that has something to do with it...

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    Too much Vitamin A can also make you shed. How much are you taking? I forget the amount that you shouldn't exceed, but you should be able to find out via google.

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    I've been losing a lot lately too. I'm hoping it's the weather and stress!

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    I started to shed more hair when I started taking birth control pills. Now I take 4-6 fish oil pills a day a and have noticed a big improvement. Not only do I shed less hair now but the general health of my hair and nails has improved alot.
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    Default Re: shedding!

    Have you gave birth in the last 6 months? You are right, 100 strands a day is normal but after a woman has gave birth it is a lot more than that. Not everyone sheds a lot after birth but it's not at all uncommon.

    Another thing that can cause excessive shedding is thyroid problems, you might want to have that checked ASAP.

    Stress can cause hair loss. When I am stressed out I lose a lot more hair than normal. Of course lately I have been suffering with a weakened immune system from having mono twice last year so I probably shed more than 100 daily. I think that can be a culprit too.

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    No birth or stress (at least I don't think I'm any more stressed than usual haha) on my part.

    I'm not really sure how much vitamin A I'm taking to be honest. On the front of the bottle it says 10 000UI and in the directions it says for adults to take one capsule daily. Would it be a better idea to take one capsule every other day?

    I will definitely check out those hair pills at walmart and if all else fails I guess I'll just have to pay my doctor a visit. Are there any other signs of a thyroid problem I should look out for?

    Thank you guys all so much for your replies!

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    I would stop taking the vitamins, if that's the only thing you've done differently. And check with a doctor and get a blood test to check your thyroid and hormone levels.

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    Default Re: shedding!

    I don't know what causes it, but you should get some biotin (vitamin supplement) and a good hair strengthening shampoo/conditioner.


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    I think I shed lots of hair when I was on Depo. I have a lot of hair anyways, long, thick and curly, so it wasn't noticeable, except to me when I was washing my hair. It was frightening. Are you taking any medications that might affect your hair?


    P.S. Oddly enough, the hair seemed only to be falling out of my head. It would be convenient if the side-effect was losing your peach fuzz mustache or armpit hair.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shanna dior View Post
    No birth or stress (at least I don't think I'm any more stressed than usual haha) on my part.

    I'm not really sure how much vitamin A I'm taking to be honest. On the front of the bottle it says 10 000UI and in the directions it says for adults to take one capsule daily. Would it be a better idea to take one capsule every other day?

    I will definitely check out those hair pills at walmart and if all else fails I guess I'll just have to pay my doctor a visit. Are there any other signs of a thyroid problem I should look out for?

    Thank you guys all so much for your replies!
    Fatigue and slight weight gain are also symptoms of an underactive thyroid.

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    Oh I have the same prob. I shed like crazy. I "swiffer" my bathroom like crazy.

    I need the walmart pills. Or to consistently take Tonalin.

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    Are you by chance on a strict diet or excercise program?...That'll do it sometimes

    If not I agree stop the Vitamin A and see what happens
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    Default Re: shedding!

    Ever since i got a Depo shot once, i shed more hair now. when i first got it my hair was sort coming out in small clumos.

    Depo can cause that, but mine was extreme.

    My body reacted badly to it. It was the December before last, i still lose more hair than i did before I ever got the shot.




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