My 8 yr old sis's hair is falling out

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girlygirl1819

Dec 9, 2007, 01:08 AM

mamame

Dec 9, 2007, 01:47 AM

Hi my name is lauren and my 8 year old sister is loosing her hair...she is pretty normal but I'm afraid it could be something serious..I know it not normal! So please if you know anything about this please help ask me questions about anything to help get a better answer thank you
Are you sure it's falling out? Is there any chance she is pulling it out? If not, I would have her seen for a medical condition.

girlygirl1819

Dec 9, 2007, 11:15 AM

She is at the hospital right now...if she is pulling it out I know that I a mental disease and needs to be treated my mom is thinking its some a word but I am so worried...the kids at school already make fun of her because she is slow at learning

danielnoahsmommy

Dec 9, 2007, 11:35 AM

Why at a hospital now. If it is just unexplained hair loss can be alopetia, thyroid, or anemia

mamame

Dec 9, 2007, 01:48 PM

Or stress?

J_9

Dec 9, 2007, 02:24 PM

The "a" word is called alopecia.....

You can read all about it here....

National Alopecia Areata Foundation (http://www.naaf.org/default2.asp)