Alopecia - hair loss?

I have been signed off work with work related stress after having symptoms dizziness, panic attacks but more importantly loss of hair. After 3 months work are eager for me to return, however, I am still losing my hair and although feel stronger don't feel strong enough to return full time. Occupational health have assessed me as fit for work and want me to return full time as soon as a risk assessment has been done. I am due to see my GP and have concerns that my hair loss is a still a problem and more noticeable. What do you think? No nasty comments please.Alopecia - hair loss?
I know how you feel. I lost most of my hair over 15 years ago. Fortunately I was able to grow it back using aromatherapy formulas that I massaged into my scalp. I was very ashamed and self-conscious when my hair was so sparse. I did eventually wear a wig and that was embarrassing also, especially at first. It felt very awkward for people to see me without almost no hair then suddenly with a full head (wig).


Since then hair loss in women has become much more common. Many young women and even teens are suffering with this condition so you are not alone. You may consider getting a nice natural looking wig before going back to work. If it is in the style, color etc as your natural hair people may not take too much notice. They may not have noticed your thinning hair as much as you noticed it. In the meantime you may want to try aromatherapy to help grow your hair back. You can read my hair story about my hair loss, getting a wig etc at the link below. I hope everything works out for you.Alopecia - hair loss?
I had alopecia, most likely related to stress as you describe. at the time I was overloaded with work and close to burning out...It continued getting worse for a good 4-5 months after the worst of the stress was over (I didn't take more than a week off and was still stressed fairly frequently, so that might have made things a bit worse)


The empty spaces stayed for a good 5-6 months after that, but have noticeably filled in.


My Dr. told me a story about his colleague who lost all of his body hair twice to alopecia and said it often takes a year or so before reversing.


I was lucky I just lost huge swathes of my beard... but I've got a thick beard, so if I've shaved at 7am, you could pretty much see the hairless patches by 7:30.


So long as it's nothing more serious than alopecia, I think the worst you'll face is a bit of self-consciousness about your appearance.


you can try the steroids if you haven't already, but that won't make the hair grow back faster (just possibly keep the spot from growing bigger) and I ended up with a lymph node infection from the suppressed immune system that was a whole lot more trouble and not nearly worth it.


All the best.
hope you feel better!
I had alopecia for about a couple of months just two tiny bald spots. it was either get injected by a needle or take thsi foam stuff. I chose the foam stuff I forget what its called but it really helped in closing the two small bald spots and now im much better. you might be better off with an injection.
hello i think you should address to different causes of hair loss,





the hair loss may continue even after your stress level has come down,it may take time , so be patient and keep your self 'de-stressed'(keep balance of hobby and work)





iron deficiency is another cause(keep Haemoglobin of blood atleast till 12) , if you would be advised iron go for sustanined release which are easy on stomach





there is a vitamin called biotin(It is required for healthy maintenance of hair) and has proved to be very good (with results) for nails and hair,comes in 5mg tabs





also go for zinc containing supplements(many person's hair fall has reduced by zinc)





herbal oils(like Petalca) are fantastic for hair,massage to roots before bed,





thyroid levels may also cause hair loss,





i know a website- www.backtohome.com -it is a fantastic and free online course,i highly recommend you to join this course





it will take about 3 mins reading per day


you may even ask questions through this site once you join the course,