Hair falling out.

[abbie1977]

Morning, for a few months now my hair has been coming out in smallish clumps. When I wash my hair, I could make a wig with what comes out! I have very thick curly hair so I doubt i'll go bald but I was wondering what causes this? Is there anything I can do to prevent it?

Thank you x

[zzxxee]

i think you need to go to your gp if its comeing out in clumps?
have you suffered any kind of bad stress of late?

[abbie1977]

Not really xxzzee, I used to suffer from bulimia which I know is a trigger but that was years ago and I am well over it now. I never really thought it was an issue for the doc but maybe you're right. I hate wasting their time though!! xx

[abbie1977]

Whoops! Of course I meant zzxxee! Sorry! x

[zzxxee]

your not wasteing their time its their job and what they are paid to do
im just wondering if it could be alopecia ?

[zzxxee]

its a weird username dont worry i know what you ment lol x

[abbie1977]

Im not sure about alopecia, i have no bald bits. My hair has got no thinner. If i run my fingers through my hair a good few strands fall out, but when I wash my hair loads more fall out. I could be worrying over nothing, I was just wondering if it happened to others!
Thanks for your reply zzxxee, i will make an appointment with my doc.

[zzxxee]

my eldest daughter is mixed race and obviously has afro hair so i know with curly hair it appears like you have lost lots when in fact it may only be a small amount, as you also have curly hair this could be the case
but just for peace of mind see your doctor
let me know how you get on x

[4getmenot]

I think curly hair appears worse because it doesnt fall out through day because of getting caught up in the cirls and its only when you was it that it all come out the straighter wet hair

[Misky]

I have thick curly hair, and when I wash it, there's always a big clump in the plughole to be thrown away. I never thought anything of it till my husband (then boyfriend) was horrified when he saw it! My hairdresser never says anything when he washes it. I think it's just as has been said, coz we're not brushing our hair during the day, it doesn't come out in bits & bobs, but all at once.

[sara3]

I'm a curly top, and I don't brush my hair.. it would turn into a bird's nest! when I wash it loads seems to come out as it doesn't get brushed out, but it looks worse because it's long and thick. unless you have bald patches I don't think you need to worry.

but..... it could be a sign of low iron levels, so best to get it checked.

[weeal]

me too, thick curly hair and it comes out in clumps, got lots to spare tho lol
yeah unless you have bald patches or itching try changing shampoo, not brushing it or straightening it either which damages it even more

[abbie1977]

Thanks everyone for your replies.....absolutely no bald patches whatsoever....still a full head of hair! I straighten it most of the time because I hate it curly so maybe thats what is causing it. I wash my hair every day which I guess could also be a factor?

My diet is fine and I am healthy and excercise 4 times a week. I run my own business so yes, there could be a bit of stress there too.