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CAN U SHED/GET BREAKAGE DUE TO ILLNESS?
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I am battling bronchitis and sinus infection and was wondering can illness of any kind (even colds) cause hair to shed and or break?
Bigghair
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Illness can cause hair loss. Especially anemia. Your body is fighting off something so it cuts its losses like hair so it can concentrate on getting well.
Here is a link for you.
http://hairloss.about.com/od/illnessinducedhairloss/Illness_Induced_Hair_Loss.htm
Here is a link for you.
http://hairloss.about.com/od/illnessinducedhairloss/Illness_Induced_Hair_Loss.htm
Quest4healthyhair
New Member
Antibiotics may be a contributor as well.
neonbright
Well-Known Member
In your case it could be the meds you are taking. But yes being sick can cause shedding/breakage and other changes to your hair. I am one of the living proof on this board.
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Forever in Bloom
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I read somewhere once that the actual breakage can happen 2-3 months later after an illness.
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I was dreadfully sick 2 months ago and noticed that I started to lose a lot of hair when washing a month later. It was just coming out like crazy. It has stopped now and gone back to normal where I lose at the most 30 hairs from washing and styling. Yes, I save them and count. If I see more than usual, I can backtrack and refer to my calendar to see if something occurred that may signify a reason why.
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I was dreadfully sick 2 months ago and noticed that I started to lose a lot of hair when washing a month later. It was just coming out like crazy. It has stopped now and gone back to normal where I lose at the most 30 hairs from washing and styling. Yes, I save them and count. If I see more than usual, I can backtrack and refer to my calendar to see if something occurred that may signify a reason why.
