Hair thinning

[mo59]

My hair has been thinning for the last five years I am 59 years ,through menopause ....whats up ? Maybe  iron or iodine defecency?

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Iron deficiency is the commonest cause of hair loss. Iron deficiency can be due to poor intake or poor absorption or due to hidden loss from bleeding as is seen in UTI and gut problems like IBS. The cause of anemia has to be found out by various blood tests. Iron replacement along with diet rich in iron and hemoglobin should be given. Please consult a hematologist if iron deficiency is detected. Hair loss can also be due to dandruff, dermatitis, shampoos, oils, soaps, dust and dirt etc. Thyroid disorders and diabetes too could be a cause. Insomnia, stress and anxiety along with poor diet and excess of caffeine too can be the cause.  Yes, increased bilirubin can cause hair loss. This happens mainly in hereditary hemochromatosis which is a genetic condition in which excess iron is absorbed from the gut and stored in various parts of the body. I think you should discuss these possibilities with your doctor.  Take care!

[Christinecpht]

Sounds like it could be hormonal imbalance. Have you tried progesterone cream?

[brice1967]

It really could be anything.  I'd check with a health care provider, but the first thing that came to mind was stress.  Stress can make you lose your hair and it isn't uncommon for your genetic make up to be to blame either.

[CakeisgoodFrostingisbetter]

I would suspect more of an iron deficiency, could also be lack of protein as well.  :)  I'm 32 and have Crohn's and 50% of my hair fell out.  It's coming back but i feel your pain.  Rogaine does help (btw)