Daughters Hair Falling Out!

[SparklingFlame]

My little girls hair has always been healthy. Now all of a sudden, it coming out and its not dry becasue i have been DC'ed it I have been doing my routine with her hair. What can be the cause? Maybe ringworm or something? Anybody ever had this happen? If so what did you do? TIA!

 

[beyondcute]

How old is she? How is it coming out? In clumps, just shedding, etc? Does the DC have protien in it?

 

[SparklingFlame]

How old is she? How is it coming out? In clumps, just shedding, etc? Does the DC have protien in it?

She'll be 4 in 3 weeks. If you pull a little section of her hair, long strands will come out in your hands. No it didnt have any protien in it.

 

[blac_quarian]

How old is she? How is it coming out? In clumps, just shedding, etc? Does the DC have protien in it?

Good questions. My daughter's hair fell out in small clumps about 4 years ago, resulting in three nickel sized bald patches in the front area (an 1" or so back from hairline). I consulted my dermatologist and she took a skin biopsy - which was rather unpleasant for a 6 year old. The dermatologist thought it may have been either some type of fungal disorder or alopecia. The biopsy confirmed it was a non-scarring alopecia and assured me with it would grow back. Thank God it did. However, I do believe that massaging a hair growth concoction that I found researching online really helped it along. The recipe was clinically proved by a University in Scotland study (can't recall which one, sorry) to re-grow hair. It took about 6 months to work completely. It was a very distressing episode so I understand you concern. I would suggest that you check with a derm if this persists. Good luck.

BTW, your baby is absolutely adorable!

 

[blac_quarian]

She'll be 4 in 3 weeks. If you pull a little section of her hair, long strands will come out in your hands. No it didnt have any protien in it.

This is what happened to my daughter. Do you see to bulb at the end of the strand? Is there any type of scalyness or dryness surrounding the area that the hair comes from?

 

[Suri]

MY son has long hair and he is also four but going on five. I can't really think of what it could be. Does she take vitamins daily?
Maybe it's something in her diet. I would make she's getting enough iron, calcium, grenn veggies. etc. Have you changed anything (hair products esp). Maybe she needs Aphogee...lol. If none of the above apply to you then try an oil massage and braid her hair for a few days without combing and see what happens. I am sorry, i am drawing a blank other than these ideas

eta: if all else fails see a dr.

 

[beyondcute]

She is young but all hair sheds. If its excessive then I say take her to a derm. Also check her diet. Is she starting somethign new in school? She may be stressed. So if you pick up a section and run your hands down it, will it continue to shed every time you pass your hands over it? She is too old to be loosing 'baby hair' so you really may have to consult a derm...

 

[SparklingFlame]

This is what happened to my daughter. Do you see to bulb at the end of the strand? Is there any type of scalyness or dryness surrounding the area that the hair comes from?

I dont see a bulb at the end of the strands. I have noticed that she has dandruff but it appears to be ordinary dandruff. I just may try an Aphogee treatment, even though I have never tried it. I'm scuured of that stuff! I have heard some horror stories about it. I may try some Scalpacin on it too to see if that can help control it too.

 

[blac_quarian]

I dont see a bulb at the end of the strands. I have noticed that she has dandruff but it appears to be ordinary dandruff. I just may try an Aphogee treatment, even though I have never tried it. I'm scuured of that stuff! I have heard some horror stories about it. I may try some Scalpacin on it too to see if that can help control it too.

I'm no expert, but isn't Aphogee for hair breakage? If your assessment of the situation is breakage, not fallling then it wouldn't hurt I guess. If your daughter's hair is actually shedding/falling out in strands Aphogee may not be so effective in stopping that. When my daughter had her issue, I didn't know as much I do now about shedding vs breakage vs something more serious/systemic, so I didn't even think of trying Aphogee.

Just keep an eye on the problem and watch closely for development of any hairless patches in specific areas. Don't hesitate to seek medical attention though. Best of Luck

 

[SparklingFlame]

I'm no expert, but isn't Aphogee for hair breakage? If your assessment of the situation is breakage, not fallling then it wouldn't hurt I guess. If your daughter's hair is actually shedding/falling out in strands Aphogee may not be so effective in stopping that. When my daughter had her issue, I didn't know as much I do now about shedding vs breakage vs something more serious/systemic, so I didn't even think of trying Aphogee.

Just keep an eye on the problem and watch closely for development of any hairless patches in specific areas. Don't hesitate to seek medical attention though. Best of Luck

Thanks! I'm gonna try the aphogee and if that doesnt stop it along with the Scalpicin, we'll go to the Dr.

 

[ART11]

If it is ringworm, the hair falls out (pretty suddenly) and leaves a bald smooth patch that's kind of round. Take her to her pediatrician and let them do a scalp culture. If they confirm it to be ringworm, they will give her an oral medication that she needs to take for six weeks. If she attends daycare or school, it is easy for them to catch there.

Edited to add...it is easy for you to catch it too (on your hands, adults don't get it in the scalp too much) - so make sure you wash your hands after fooling with it. I wouldn't treat it until the doc lets you know what it is because you might well irritate it. Lotrimin is a great anti-fungal for ringworm but hydrocortisone will set it aflame so it's best to check with a professional. And as well, the Lotrimin will cure ringworm on your arm or leg, etc... and soothe it on the scalp but once it is on the scalp they need to take the oral medication to purge it from their system.

HTH - and good luck

 

[SparklingFlame]

If it is ringworm, the hair falls out (pretty suddenly) and leaves a bald smooth patch that's kind of round. Take her to her pediatrician and let them do a scalp culture. If they confirm it to be ringworm, they will give her an oral medication that she needs to take for six weeks. If she attends daycare or school, it is easy for them to catch there.

Edited to add...it is easy for you to catch it too (on your hands, adults don't get it in the scalp too much) - so make sure you wash your hands after fooling with it. I wouldn't treat it until the doc lets you know what it is because you might well irritate it. Lotrimin is a great anti-fungal for ringworm but hydrocortisone will set it aflame so it's best to check with a professional. And as well, the Lotrimin will cure ringworm on your arm or leg, etc... and soothe it on the scalp but once it is on the scalp they need to take the oral medication to purge it from their system.

HTH - and good luck

Thanks so much Renee!

 

[simplycee]

I wouldn't suggest an aphogee treatment for one so young. Nexxus Emergencee or AO GPB might be a lttle better. Remember to use a moisturizing con after.

 

[SparklingFlame]

I wouldn't suggest an aphogee treatment for one so young. Nexxus Emergencee or AO GPB might be a lttle better. Remember to use a moisturizing con after.

Whats wrong with doing an Aphogee? Whats different about it from the AO or Nexxus?