Ho subito una perdita improvvisa dei capelli nelle ultime 3 settimane. Oggi sono andato a lavarmi i capelli e questa folle quantità di capelli è caduta (nella foto), non è mai caduto così tanto prima. Quello che ho fatto diversamente nelle ultime 3 settimane è stato immergere i capelli su un terma d’acqua salata. Inoltre ho iniziato a bere 3 diversi tipi di miscele di tè.
Ho usato gli stessi prodotti per capelli negli ultimi 5 anni. Sono originario del Brasile, ho vissuto negli Stati Uniti per 3,5 anni e attualmente vivo in Germania da agosto/2024. Non so se tali informazioni siano rilevanti per questo. Ma non ho mai sperimentato la caduta dei capelli, questa è la prima volta.
Ho anche assunto integratori di ferro e vitamina D per quasi 3 mesi. Nessuno nella mia famiglia ha una perdita di capelli. Non so cosa sta causando questo o cosa fare. Non so se potrebbe essere uno dei tè o se ho delle allergie. Ho smesso di bere quei tè già 5 giorni fa.
Sono così spaventato e sto piangendo mentre scrivo questo post. Cosa potrebbe essere? Che tipo di dottore dovrei controllare? Qualche consiglio di prodotti per fermare la caduta dei capelli e per far crescere i capelli?
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Go to a doctor and dont ask on reddit.
It could be anything even cancer.
First stop HauSarzt (General Practitioner)
If they can’t help HauTarzt (Dermatologist)
É a água da Alemanha, meu amigo/a.
Tô passando pela mesma coisa.
Since you’re specifically mentioning tea blends – have you recently started consuming more tea than before? Some teas (especially black tea) can inhibit your body’s capacity to use Iron properly, causing iron deficiency and therefore hair loss.
Have you been on a diet recently? Especially many “detox diets” often lead to malnourishment.
Have you recently started or stopped taking birth control? Is there a chance you might be pregnant?
Definitely go see a doctor.
Edit: and since you’re taking supplements – have you talked to your doctor about whether you actually need them? If you’re overdosing on Iron, you make it hard for your bowel to absorb magnesium (especially if it’s from salt [as it is in mineral water]), because Iron and Magnesium basically “fight” for the same enzymes in order to be absorbed.
Same for Vitamin D3 – never take random supplements without consulting your doctor. Depending on what amounts you supplement, overdosing here can ve very dangerous.
That’s actually scary because it’s like third post in german subs this week I read about girls suddenly starting to loose hair. I also have severe hair loss starting February and no shampoos, or vitamins, or diet help and I don’t know what to do 🙁 I hope you will find something that helps you
We are in the same boat 😩😭
It’s the hard water. Use a water filter.
Don’t be scared. I am not sure how old you are, but when I was younger, I experienced similar hair loss, especially during season changes. I still have full head of hair. Continue to monitor it and go to your Hausartzt to ask about it. You can also ask for a full check-up, which would show any vitamin deficiencies. I think it is quite normal during season change and if you relocated a new country not long ago.
You should have your thyroid checked. Hair loss is typical of hypothyroidism. But it’s easily treatable.
Have you noticed a difference in your tap water in the last time? Can you check if there are any reports of harder water or balance problems in the water in your area? You could also ask your landlord for a water test (I am not sure if they have to provide it tho) or by a small water test yourself.
Also Doktor.
Protip: if you know anyone with an aquarium they will most likely have a testing kit for water. Also some fish stores test water for as little as 1€
Do a blood test, could reveal some deficiency like B12. (I’m not a doctor)
Also there are filters you can easily add to a shower, without any kind of construction just plug and play. Not advertising but the Philips one is good and cheap.
For me Covid triggered hair loss
My advice to you is to go to a doctor as soon as possible. I also experienced hair loss recently in the form of alopecia areata. Nobody in my family has experienced it and it is still not clear why it happened. However, I have exposed myself to stress and a relatively intense work environment. I also have a history of hypothyroidism. In my case, vitamin D supplements and other products helped. I am originally from Eastern Europe and live now in Belgium, where I get significantly less sun exposure. Perhaps our bodies are not used to the countries we chose to live in, perhaps there are more factors contributing to hair loss. A doctor can give you the best advice.
I have noticed my hair loss in February. it is now June and my alopecia is better. Here are the things I have done and tried.
Recommended by the doctor:
– 3 months intensive cure of Vitamin D (25.000 Dosis, once per week)
– Corticosteroids lotion at night
Extras:
– I applied castor oil on the affected area every two/three days
– I used the Vichy Dercos Energy Stimulating Shampoo + Conditioner
– I washed my hair every other day
– I also applied 2 times a week the Vichy Aminexil treatment
– I started moving more and getting more time in the sun (luckily the weather has been sunnier than before)
As you can see, I tried all kinds of things so to be fair, I really don’t know what works. It’s easier said than done, but stressing about hair loss is doing you more harm than good. Find some strategy you are convinced about, put the advice and strategy into practice and hope for the best. Nourish your body, rest and stay positive. I cried my eyes out when I saw my bald patches, but I decided that I will do all I can to at least make the situation better.
Progress is slow, so you can expect the things to improve in a year after you start your choice treatment. I wish you all the best and lots of health!