hair falling out

[*Lisa*]

I have a 4 month old baby, and my hair has been falling out for the past two weeks, I am losing quite a bit of hair and have to vacuum everyday because it is everywhere. I understand that this is normal after giving birth, but it is still very upsetting

How long does this usually last for?

[tannedangel]

No idea, my DD is 9mths and my hair is still falling out more than normal!
I guess it depends on each individual.

I hate it, coz we too vacuum every day, and i love to wear my hair out, but havent since DD was born coz I hate having hair all aroundme and I feel concious about my hair falling out everywhere. DF doesnt help much with the issue either

[MantaRay]

It happened after both my births. I can't remember how long it lasted for though. I think maybe a month or so? Anway, it is normal so don't worry.

[Pandora]

if it keeps happening or you are worried go to your GP anyway, as theres a possibility it could be thyroid related if its not just the normal hair loss after the birth of your bub.

[*Lisa*]

Thanks, well maybe I've got awhile longer of hair loss to go, oh well, as long as I don't go bald

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I've lost HEAPS of hair for the last 2 1/2 years - I dyed my hair black for my wedding, so at first I thought it was that, but 2 1/2 years later (and no kids), i still lose handfuls at a time. The weird thing is, my hair is still as thick as normal, and I don't have any bald patches - I'm thinking its just a hormone change, which apparently happens every few years.

Juts another suggestion

[Visitor8]

I would get it checked. My hair did this a few months after I had Chase and I ended up with a huge bald spot, don't want to frighten you but it's not always normal.

Months later it stopped, and I JUST got into the dermatologist and he said it was allopecia (sp) even though I am not convinced.

When it first started falling out it looked like I was in chemo, it was just coming out in handfuls

I don't know if it was coincidence but I started using Redwin Coal Tar shampoo and it stopped.

[Kristin27]

My hair is falling out too, I thought it was due to breast feeding? Started when DD was about 4 months old and is still going - she is 6 months old... I have fine hair but don't feel like I'm going bald. I guess only you know if it's too much, if you're worried ask your doctor or maybe the MCHN when you take DS in for his check up?