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Hi Kate! WELCOME :jumpy: Sounds like it could be Telogen Effluvium caused by the birth of your baby. Laura has some really good information here: http://www.heralopecia.com/guide/part2b.php Telogen Effluvium usually lasts 3-12 months and in the majority of cases will reverse itself after that...

Palin, Thanks for the wonderful post. It's nice for the women here to read that not all men have a problem with women losing their hair. My Fiance has been supportive as well even though he's half way around the world on a peacekeeping mission in Kosovo. Thank you again! :D...

I'm from Central Pennsylvania. :D Vanessa

From what I've read on the internet a Telogen hair "USUALLY" falls when it is pushed out by a new hair. I say usually because that is not always the case, especially if there is an underlying hairloss condition. :D Vanessa

Hi Rita! Welcome to the board! :D Normal shedding is anywhere from 50-100 hairs per day. That's just an average range. Some people can shed way more than that or less then that. There is only a problem when there is more hair falling out then what is growing in (i.e. If you are...

Lilith, Round bald patches about the size of a coin are typical of Alopecia Areata (sp?). There is such a thing as diffuse AA but I don't know much about it. Laura may have some information on it under Information on http://www.heralopecia.com. Maybe someone else here has more experience...

Lilith, You are not alone. My Mom tells me the exact same thing when I can compare pictures from now to a few years ago and there is an OBVIOUS difference. I think they just tell us that because they don't want us to stress out about it, but in the end all it does is make us even more...

Hello Mz Lala, glad you found us here. It sounds like you may be experiencing a bout of Teleogen Effluvium. That's when a "shock" to the body causes an increase in shedding. You could experience 2, 3 or even 4 times as much shedding as you normally do. Try to think back 2-3 months...

How can you tell if a hair is miniturized? Is there actually something to look for? Thanks!!!! :D Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! Vanessa

To Laura Laura, Sorry to hear that you had such a bad experience with a Doctor. It's amazing that someone who is supposed to be commpassionate and professional can act that way! :freaked2: Keep your chin up girl! You know yourself that you have low ferritin and from your research and...