<human>: I m noticing that I lose hair from my head all day long... I ve typically shed throughout my life but have always had very thick hair. Now my hair continues to shed , not in clumps but all throughout the day I lose pieces of hair & my hair is not as thick. I m worried about losing too much. Is this common for mid to late 40 s? Or what could cause this to happen?
<bot>: Hello dear, The causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:1. Environmental factors2. Stress3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. zinc, It B complex, lysine.4. Hormonal causes like Thyroid disorder, etc.5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc. Management includes:1. Treating the underlying cause2. Avoidance of stress3. Dietary modifications4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles5. Multivitamin & mineral supplementation hair fall is still not under control, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly. There is no need to worry. Your hairs will grow back again. Wishing you a Good Healthcare care.