Hair falling out?

I feel like an awful lot of my hair is falling out! It doesn't seem to be getting any thinner and there are no bald spots but for the past few days, when I wash my hair or run my fingers through my hair it seems like there is a lot more hair coming out than ever before. Could this be a side effect from taking lexapro? I've been on the lexapro about 3 weeks and I am just now experiencing this. Or could this be a result of my body just finally relaxing now that I am finally getting over the terrible and constant anxiety I had had for about 1 1/2 months? Also, is there a possibility that it could be tied to me not getting enough nutrients? I haven't had much appetite due to the anxiety and during the last 3-4 weeks I lost about 15lbs. I've been trying to eat healthy when I do eat (rather than snacking lightly on junk) and am taking a multivitamin. Any help or suggestion about why this is happening would be great. Thanks!

Hair falling out?

Hair grows in cycles, and goes through a stage of shedding (when you notice lots in the bath plug but your hair does not seem thinner) also the main factor of hair loss can be stress or lack of iron! i think yours could be a mix of both do not stress about it and take a iron supplement and i am sure it will be fine!

Good luck x

Hair falling out?

It could be all of those things as well as stress and possibly a thyriod condition. Contact your doctor if you are too concerned about it.

Hair falling out?

most definately a side affect.. call the doctor who prescribe that med and let him or her know...

Hair falling out?

Here is a link to an article about hair health:

http://hairloss.about.com/od/preventingh...

Hair falling out?

If you're not eating, a multi vitamin only does so much. Your body absorbs most nutrients through food. You need to eat foods high in iron to keep your hair from falling out.like broccoli and bok choy are vegetables rich in iron. These vegetables are high iron and also high in vitamin C, which increases absorption of their iron content. The presence of vitamin C in these vegetables help absorb iron. The amount of iron absorbed from vegetarian foods is around 1 - 10% , while it is 10 - 20% from animal foods. Combinations such as beans and tomato or tofu and broccoli result in good iron absorption. Eating of iron rich foods removes iron deficiency. Wait an hour before drinking tea because it keps you from absorbing iron.

Lexapro Sideffects

If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue taking escitalopram and talk to your doctor:

headache, tremor, nervousness, or anxiety;

nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth, or changes in appetite or weight;

sleepiness or insomnia; or

decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm.

Stay Healthy!

Hair falling out?

Your hair loss is probably due to the medication or anxiety; that's a lot for your body to handle at once. I would still consult a doctor though.

Hair falling out?

u should put oil after washing ur hair.when ur hair bcomes dry then put a little bit of oil an d then tie ur hair like 2 plates or pony tail.

Hair falling out?

I hear stress has a lot to do with loising your hair