Hair thinning in women

[AnonymousPoster]

:sl:

She's 19 and her hair is quite thin on top.

Can she grow her hair thick again?

[Umm Yoosuf]

:w:

:muddlehea

If they are able to grow back.

[flower of dusk]

has she seen a doctor?

[AnonymousPoster]

I think she always ties her hair in a bun at the back.

Has always observed hijab from a young age, about age 10.

I know the hijab thins the hair, and south asian women have thin hair generally?

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[DaNgErOuS MiNdS]

hijab thins the hair?? first I've heard.

I think the water you use to wash you hair can make you lose hair because of the levels of chlorine in it.

[MinAhlilHadeeth]

I know the hijab thins the hair

It does? I know tons of hijabis and they don't have thinning hair.

[zaria]

She may need to line her Khimar meaning get a a satin scarf to wear under her khimar becasue some material that most khimars are made of take out hair. She also has to keep her edges or anywhere her hair is thinning greased. She can use pomade, doo gro, any kind of hair grease that is for thnning hair. She can also get some hair,nails and skin vitamins that will help her hair to grow back. Wash her hair like every week or every two weeks and braid it up. Patene is a good at home shampoo. but she must grease her hair daily. Its probably breaking off from being dry.
I hope this helps. Also drinking lots of water help your hair to grow too.

[Al_Imaan]

hijab doesnt thin the hair.....well, my hair is thin too but i went to a dermatologist and he said that i tie my hair too tight and that i should use a clip when im not wearing my hijab....maybe that's her problem too..

[zaria]

The gorget material hijab as opposed to the rayon or poleyester is not good for the hair because its tends to thin out the edges or the the hair. I went through this with my hair and I went to a hair care salon and that was my problem. the material of the hijab so she told me to wear satin scarf under my khimar and do keep my edges greased and i was/am taking vitamins and my edges came back nicley.

[chacha_jalebi]

maybe it aint the hijab and its just in the genes :D

and about growing back, then cuttin it should make it go back to normal

[Pk_#2]

Maybe she washes her hair with hot water, that made me lose hair :(

but urm i heard if you cute your hair it grows thicker,

but that may not be the same in this case,

coz when my baby sis got her hair trimmed it grew quicker and it was more volumised

if u get wah im sayin :D

Peace :)

[zaria]

Maybe she washes her hair with hot water, that made me lose hair :(

but urm i heard if you cute your hair it grows thicker,

but that may not be the same in this case,

coz when my baby sis got her hair trimmed it grew quicker and it was more volumised

if u get wah im sayin :D

Peace :)

Masha'Allah,

That is another thing, keep your ends trim. Shukran.

[AnonymousPoster]

Wa Alaykum As Salaam,

Tell her to try the Nourkrin Products.

Read about it here

A freind of mine who has the same problem takes the tablets and it seems to be workin MashaAllah.

All the best!

[Umm Yoosuf]

Anonymous if you're a sister do you have acess to the sisters section? Maybe your thread can be moved there.

[AnonymousPoster]

Please leave this thread here.

Say she does all of that:
1. Changes the way she ties her hair.
2. Changes material of hijab, satin underscarf?
3. Takes vitamin supplements.
4. Washes hair less, using cold water.
5. Avoids harsh chemicals on scalp, no shampoo
6. Uses a wide toothed comb.
7. Stress relieveing techniques.

Is it likely that her hair will grow back thicker?

[Dhulqarnaeen]

I think she always ties her hair in a bun at the back.

Has always observed hijab from a young age, about age 10.

I know the hijab thins the hair, and south asian women have thin hair generally?

:w:
I always have faith that everything that Allah and His messenger order us, then this is the best for human, and will bring a good results insha Allah.
Anbd this girl have wore hijab since 10? MAsha Allah, what a good educated muslimah, and this is no reason to have a thought that her thin hair caused by her hijab. Im sure theres another caution about her problem. Every women have different typical of hair, and maybe thats her typical hair, Allahu a'lam. But Im sure theres some ways to solve it, like using natural medicine to make her hairgrom normal, example, using olive hair for her hair, or habbas saudah, or using the right natural shampoo that can make her hair grow normal, insha Allah as long as she always husnuzhan to Allah, Im sure her problem can be solved.

[Silver Pearl]

:wasalamex

Wearing hijab has nothing to do with the thinning of hair. One’s diet and styling of hair has more impact. If your friend eats healthily, a lot of vegetables, fruit, sufficient intake of water then she should not experience thinning of hair. Also tying back hair all the time puts more pressure on the front part of the head so as expected over several years the hair starts to become finer.

She can opt for a more healthy diet; if she does not already do so and tell her to leave her hair open when she is at home and when she is tying it back to do it loosely. If after several months there is no change ask her to see her doctor.

Inshallaah everything goes well for the sister!

Wa Allaahu'3llim

[zaria]

Please leave this thread here.

Say she does all of that:
1. Changes the way she ties her hair.
2. Changes material of hijab, satin underscarf?
3. Takes vitamin supplements.
4. Washes hair less, using cold water.
5. Avoids harsh chemicals on scalp, no shampoo
6. Uses a wide toothed comb.
7. Stress relieveing techniques.

Is it likely that her hair will grow back thicker?

Peace.
I'm not saying to change hijab just protect her hair with satin underscarf. I believe she should wash her hair just get a good product ie patene. But yes avoid harsh chemicals. And when she in the home, let her hair down out of the bun even when she is wearing hijab, she can like wrap her hair around under hijab. Yes, take vitamins. and keep her edges greased and her hair trimmed. I hope this help.

[tomtomsmom]

she can try
1)use baby shampoo to wash hair (every 3 days) if you go more than that your hair will get real greasy and that isn't good.
2)use a really good conditioner. a good rule is that the thicker it is the better it works.
3)stop with the bun!!!! the tighter you pull back your hair the more damage it does. intead try a loose french braid to keep it back while wearing the scarf.
4)while at home wear your hair down. most important is while sleeping.

over time her hair should start to grow back if any of these are the problem.
thinning hair can also be genetic though so there may be nothing she can do. if after a few months of trying this and it doens't help then she can go to the doctor/dermatologist. they can give her special shampoo that will help hair grow.

[S_87]

:sl:

is her hair dropping out in bunches?
is she under stress?

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

Explains why my hair isnt as thick anymore :X I'm already anemic too >.<

[learningislam]

:salamext:

Pretty good advice by many. What i would say is .....

1st of all, wearing hijab doesnot thins the hair. I can assure that.
There can be many other reasons for thinning of hair like improper diet,
dandruff or other scalp problems. What i would suggest is if u have a good diet, then you should see a dermatologist. As they can tell you what medicated shampoos you should use and treat your problem.

:wasalamext:

[brother_rk]

:sl:

She's 19 and her hair is quite thin on top.

Can she grow her hair thick again?

Salam,

Best advise is that the sister should see a dermatoligist (is that how you spell it?). Sometimes hair loss is hormonal and is reversible, other times it's not. Only a doctor can know for sure.

Tips: Tell this sister to avoid using hair gels or other styling creams, etc. and when she wears her hijab, to give some breathing room for her scalp. Some sisters where a tight cap under the hijab - not always the best thing for the scalp I think. She should make sure all her hair is covered obviously, but just make sure it's not too tight on the scalp.

Either way, she shouldn't feel bad about it. This is life. Things could be a lot worse. Always remember this.

Best of luck to her! :)

Salam.

[Durrah]

:sl:

Dermatologist is a doctor for the skin.

Tricologist is a doctor/specialist for hair. Try seeing one of those if all else fails. They have treatments which can help.

[Kittygyal]

salamualikum.
my own hair dresser said to me buy the cheapest shampoo && it has less of that white thing you have around edges of windows,sinks etc etc. Do you all know in every shampoo it contains that white thingy bob (forgot name) && as that white thingy is water proof not much water can abosorb so for like few days your hair look nice && shiny etc etc but not worth it they turn dull after few days so best thing to use is cheapest shampoo, also i suggest she needs an hair dresser.
Ma'assalama

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

Well in any case my reason would be the hijab. The kind of fabric I wore. My hair was perfectly fine and very thick before I started Hijab. The hijabs i bought were from the Masjid one time after Eid, when they had stalls up. The only fabric that suits me is cotton. The silky kind didnt suit my hair...slowly my hair got less...
So now im sticking with cotton and taking care of my hair...
InshaAllah it should be fine.

[Snowflake]

ermm has anyone mentioned zinc deficiency? Also could be to blame is a high salt intake. B vitamins are important for hair growth as is iron. Vitamin C helps absorb iron, so it's good to take together. Vitamin E is good for your hair too.

Hair is mostly made of protien, so make sure you're getting enough. Drink plenty of water and eats lots of green leafy vegetables.

Avoid synthetic hair brushes/combs, hair sprays, gels, and use a brush made of natural fibre, wood or metal.

Do not comb hair when wet. This stretches and snaps hair off.

Do not towel dry roughly. And do not pull into tight styles - this weakens the roots causing hair to fall out.

Lastly do not stress.

[Snowflake]

Well in any case my reason would be the hijab. The kind of fabric I wore. My hair was perfectly fine and very thick before I started Hijab. The hijabs i bought were from the Masjid one time after Eid, when they had stalls up. The only fabric that suits me is cotton. The silky kind didnt suit my hair...slowly my hair got less...
So now im sticking with cotton and taking care of my hair...
InshaAllah it should be fine.

I vaguely remember reading a long time ago, that nylon/synthetic brushes are bad for hair. Reason? They produce static electricity. The same happens with man-made fibres such as nylon etc. Imagine the constant friction.. makes your scalp tingle lol. So I really do believe it contributes to hair loss. Cotton is best! :)

hope your hair grows back :embarrass

[Umar001]

AM confused so you guys are saying if a guy gets braids and the hair is pulled tight it will actually damage his hair?

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

I vaguely remember reading a long time ago, that nylon/synthetic brushes are bad for hair. Reason? They produce static electricity. The same happens with man-made fibres such as nylon etc. Imagine the constant friction.. makes your scalp tingle lol. So I really do believe it contributes to hair loss. Cotton is best! :)

hope your hair grows back :embarrass

Yes sis, that's the reason. My mom actually told me this, so I've stopped. I need to get proper hijabs. Till then I'm just using the dupatta's I have :X lol

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

AM confused so you guys are saying if a guy gets braids and the hair is pulled tight it will actually damage his hair?

Well I always keep my hair in braids, always have. It still kills my hair, those stupid fabrics! :offended:

[Snowflake]

Yes sis, that's the reason. My mom actually told me this, so I've stopped. I need to get proper hijabs. Till then I'm just using the dupatta's I have :X lol

alhumdulillah, here, there's islamic clothing shops popping up everywhere so we're in a good supply of cotton scarves. I'll get their website address. Then you can order some to your hearts content. :p

[brother_rk]

:sl:

Dermatologist is a doctor for the skin.

Tricologist is a doctor/specialist for hair. Try seeing one of those if all else fails. They have treatments which can help.

Salam...

Dermatologists are just fine for a diagnosis... :)

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

alhumdulillah, here, there's islamic clothing shops popping up everywhere so we're in a good supply of cotton scarves. I'll get their website address. Then you can order some to your hearts content. :p

Yea please thanx :D
I could go to the city but...never have time :( And its 2 hrs away =\
I'd actually have to check around a lot of Desi/Muslim shops. I dont care if its a hijab or not. As long as its cotton, ill make one myself :D

[Um_ahmad]

Yea please thanx :D
I could go to the city but...never have time :( And its 2 hrs away =\
I'd actually have to check around a lot of Desi/Muslim shops. I dont care if its a hijab or not. As long as its cotton, ill make one myself :D

lol....

[جوري]

lol.
I have read some of the replies here and I can't think of a worst thing that attributing hair loss to Hijab.

Your friend needs to a see a doctor ASAP-- for several reasons which I am going to list.
You say she is thinning on top which sounds to me like male pattern hair loss (usually due to androgenic) causes... she needs to have a hormone panel checked, since hair loss with one of these problems would be the least of her worries.
One of the first things that come to mind is polycystic ovary disease.
There is also pre-mature ovarian failure, there is Telogen effluvium: when all hair follicales go into arrest at the same time, but in fact they grow back again in this particular condition. I don't believe that is what she has
Trichotillomania, a term used to describe people who are in the habit of pulling and twisting their own hair.
other Hormone problems. like hypothyroidism or problems with nutrition also can result in unhealthy hair that falls out or breaks easily.
there are also other forms of hair loss called Alopecia Areata, hair loss in small patches, Alopecia Totalis: more than 50% hair loss on the scalp. and alopecia universalis which is all hair is gone... every where...
there is also hair loss that is caused by a type of fungus and the longer she waits chances are hair will never grow back... There are many other causes which I haven't mentioned here because I am in a hurry however, if you want to give your friend excellent advise, you won't find it in cyber section but take her by the hand to the doctor's office, it is best to treat the underlying cause of the problem than speculating on what caused it...
waslaam

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

^^But mine can be attributed to the Hijab. But only certain types of fabric IN Hijabs. My hair was fine before i started wearing the cheap fabrics....
No one told me which one i should wear..and its what they had at the masjid..:X
So yea i learned the hard way. Cotton all the way :thumbs_up lol.
Its getting better already actually :D

[AnonymousPoster]

I've been told that her hair is strong, it is thin and does grow back. Her hair used to be very thick that you couldn't bunch it into a pony tail, as a kid, and now it is "thin" like normal women. Apparently if hair is tied back in a certain way, for women, your hair can look thin on top?

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

If you abuse your hair too much or pull it back too tight...its gunna weaken your roots sooner or later...:X

[Nusaybah]

one of my friends had the same problem and hair thinning in young women isn't caused by the hijab at all. After series of tests, the doctor discovered that the problem was caused by a slight imbalance in the hormones. This isn't shocking because our hormones change during the teen years and cause some problems such as acne and such. The doctor recommened Womens Rogaine; tell her to talk to her doctor and see if it's caused by hormone imbalance and if Women Rogaine will help.

[Nusaybah]

lol.
I have read some of the replies here and I can't think of a worst thing that attributing hair loss to Hijab.

Your friend needs to a see a doctor ASAP-- for several reasons which I am going to list.
You say she is thinning on top which sounds to me like male pattern hair loss (usually due to androgenic) causes... she needs to have a hormone panel checked, since hair loss with one of these problems would be the least of her worries.
One of the first things that come to mind is polycystic ovary disease.
There is also pre-mature ovarian failure, there is Telogen effluvium: when all hair follicales go into arrest at the same time, but in fact they grow back again in this particular condition. I don't believe that is what she has
Trichotillomania, a term used to describe people who are in the habit of pulling and twisting their own hair.
other Hormone problems. like hypothyroidism or problems with nutrition also can result in unhealthy hair that falls out or breaks easily.
there are also other forms of hair loss called Alopecia Areata, hair loss in small patches, Alopecia Totalis: more than 50% hair loss on the scalp. and alopecia universalis which is all hair is gone... every where...
there is also hair loss that is caused by a type of fungus and the longer she waits chances are hair will never grow back... There are many other causes which I haven't mentioned here because I am in a hurry however, if you want to give your friend excellent advise, you won't find it in cyber section but take her by the hand to the doctor's office, it is best to treat the underlying cause of the problem than speculating on what caused it...
waslaam

alopecia doesn't cause hair thinning, the hair thins at the top of the head due to hormone imbalance.

[جوري]

I've been told that her hair is strong, it is thin and does grow back. Her hair used to be very thick that you couldn't bunch it into a pony tail, as a kid, and now it is "thin" like normal women. Apparently if hair is tied back in a certain way, for women, your hair can look thin on top?

There is baldness that happens from pulling your hair too tight it is a condition called "traction alopecia" unfortunately hair doesn't grow back in such a condition

you know your friend best all we can do here is speculate... she needs to check with a professional. If she wears Hijab the sister who mentioned natural material is absolutely genius. I can't stress organic clothes enough from head to too. They are breathable, they are cooling when need to be and warming when they need to be. I know that natural material has become expensive and they mass produce synthetics to keep up with demand but try to always stick with what G-D gave us.. wool, silk, cotton, linen... tons of natural things that can be used. You don't have to have a thousand piece at bargain price if you can have one or two expensive things that are worth it and maintain your well being and health
always G-D knows best
I pray for your friend's recovery...
:w:

[جوري]

alopecia doesn't cause hair thinning, the hair thins at the top of the head due to hormone imbalance.

????
alopecia
One entry found for alopecia.


Main Entry: al·o·pe·cia
Pronunciation: "a-l&-'pE-sh(E-)&
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English allopicia, from Latin alopecia, from Greek alOpekia, from alOpek-, alOpEx fox; akin to Armenian aluEs fox, Sanskrit lopAsa
: loss of hair : BALDNESS

I have stated tons of reasons as to why a person might lose hair-- hormones can certainly be a cause but not the only cause.
peace!
:w:

[Nσσя'υℓ Jαииαн]

hmmm i guess this is a bit different. Mine is nothing like that...i have thick peices of hair still...just not as much hair, because the fabric i used made my hair fall...:X

[جوري]

We all lose from 50 to 100 hairs per day. Hair is constantly in a growing cycle that lasts between two and seven years when new hair comes in it pushes old strands out I have mentioned above Telogen effluvium where all the hair follicales go into arrest at the same time but it does grow back. I wouldn't be alaramed if your hair just isn't as thick as it used to be when you were a kid... but if it mimics male pattern baldness it is best to seek help from a professional because the problem can be corrected not just for the sake of the hair but for hormonal imbalances that can affect other things such as fertility....
wassalaam