Hi, I'm new to this site and I am worried because my hair is falling out. I've always noticed strands of hair on my brush and on the bathroom floor, but it has never alarmed me until now. I am 43 years old and in good health. I have been blow drying my hair for many years and flat ironing for the last three years. I wonder if this could be a factor because I read something about traction alopecia. At any rate, the hair loss is especially noticeable when I wash my hair. When I apply conditioner in the shower, I always come through gently to distribute evently. Lately, an alarming amount of hair has been coming out with the comb. Also, periodically throughout the day at work, I notice a strand here and there on my desk. I also noticed that my part goes back further (to back of my head) than normal. Help! I don't want to go bald. And just in case this is the cause, I've stopped using the flat iron. Can you help?

tawnynkids

I am afraid anything said here would just be guesses as to what the cause/s may be. It could be due to so many things. The only way to know for sure is to go to your doctor and find out what may be happening and what can be done.