Ask Heero (A Real Advice Column)

[Moira Krineii]

I have a computer question too. For some reason, my hotmail account isn't letting me view the easy print version of my email. I tried asking MSN, and they don't give tech support for Hotmail. I tried writing to Hotmail, and they never bothered writing back. I also can't view the help window with that.

I have a Dell, pentium 4, and use Windows XP Professional.

Any thoughts?

It's getting very annoying copying and pasting onto Microsoft word to print out my emails.

-- Moira

[Moira Krineii]

And with that post, I just made Junior Evil Minion! Whoo!

-- Moira

[sweet_me_beajai]

Um?Heero,

Is it possible for a 15 year old to have a hair disorder? Its kinda freaking me out, since lately, a lot of my hair is falling off?for not apparent reason. In the shower, in my bed, when I brush my hair?.

You think there?s something wrong? Should I refer to a medical consultation? What do you think I should do? Or better yet, what do you think it is??

[Adaon]

Quick question, do you keep your hair in a braid (espically if it's a tight one)? That has a tendency to pull hairs out that would shed at a later time.

[Chibi-sitter]

It's common to lose hair.
Is your hair long and thick?
Long and thick hair falls out.
Have you been stressed lately?

You think there?s something wrong? Should I refer to a medical consultation? What do you think I should do? Or better yet, what do you think it is??

If you are really really freaked than go see someone about it.

[sweet_me_beajai]

My hairs used to be really think, but now?..

It?s really creepy. When my hair was shorter, I used to tie it even when its wet?.but they never fell off this much during that time.

My dad booked me an appointment to the doctors but?.i don?t know?..

I don?t wanna be bald by the age of 17!!!! Because by the rate its falling off, that?s the most probable situation!!!

[Andrea]

A person loses approximately 100 hairs a day, so there's no need to freak out, especially if you're 15. You're growing up, with the hormones going wild (maturing), hair loss is bound to happen. It would not hurt, though, to go to a specialist to get some special tonic or pills... Stress and ponytails also accelerate the rate.

Relax!

[sweet_me_beajai]

i knew that we loose 100 strand everyday, so that's why at first i didnt really give it much thought. but after a week or so, it was like they were being cut off in my sleep or even pulled out....

i was thinking about it last night, and i have a theory that it has something to do with my shampoo and conditioner. i dont really stick to one brand, i like trying loads of stuff but i'm not that sure. do you guys think that that could be possible?

i'll just wait for my drs appointment.

*sigh* i hope i figure this out soon, its really freaking me out.

thanks guys, for the support and the much appreciated advices!!

[Andrea]

Maybe you should use a shampoo low/free of chemicals... There are some shampoo/conditioners that are too strong for some kinds of hair...

Anyway, hope your doctor's appointment goes okay, and keep us posted!

[PinkDelusion]

<b>Sweet_me_beajai</b>, I was wondering the same thing a while back, and Adaon helped me out by providing some info. (thanks Gene!) Here it is:

"the body considers hair one of its least important assets. It is one of the first things to go when a serious illness, nervous-system disease or advancing years demand their share of limited nutrients. Some drug treatments, especially ones for arthritis, gout, depression, high blood pressure and heart problems, can also shut down hair growth. So can radiation therapy and the various scalp problems that fall under the umbrella of dermatitis. If you think that any of these could be causing your baldness, choose herbs to help treat the specific condition."

and:
"Clearing up the "Myths"
--You inherit baldness through your mother's male relatives. Actually, baldness can come from either side of the family, or both. Looking at your family can give you at best, an educated guess about how you'll turn out.
--Longer hair puts a strain on roots. Wrong. And hats choke off the circulation to the scalp causing hair loss. Nope, wrong again.
--You lose up to 100 hairs per day normally - some days a lot more; others, a lot less. These hairs have finished their 3-year life span and are ready to be shed, then replaced. Finding hair on your comb or in the sink, therefore, does not necessarily mean you're going bald.
--Shampooing does not accelerate balding; the hairs you find are just the ones ready to come out, and these will be replaced."

Good Luck!