Hi everyone,

I have been experiencing hair loss for nearly 2 years now and am so frustrated after exploring many many avenues to try and work out why this is happening!

I first started experiencing hair loss when I noticed more hair falling out in the shower in my hands than I would usually have. I started noticing hair in my bed on my clothes everywhere through the washing when I went to hang it out. It just started to get thinner and thinner and has increased as the time has passed. At first it was most noticeable to me near my part at the top of my head and I started to worry about it and study it more and more in the mirror. I ended up counting hairs, until it became unbearable.

I don't have round complete bald patches but noticeably thinning hair all over which has gradually gotten worse and worse. I went to my doctor firstly who ran tests such as Iron, thyroid etc which all came back clear. She sent me to a specialist (dermatologist) who couldn't diagnose me as such he gave me possibilities such as Female pattern balding or Telogen Effluvium. He gave me a letter to send to the Ministry of Health here in NZ which made me eligible for a wig grant and I was sent on my way with still no answers. I have even gone to a Naturopath to try and get answers, but I still have none. I have been back to the doctor on numberous occasions to get blood work done worried that there is some underlying cause for this hair loss!!

I have scoured the net for hours trying to get some answers.

My hair loss is definitely all over my head. Thinnning all over my scalp. I have lost over half of the amount of hair I used to have and it is getting see through on top!

I have brought wigs although it is definitely a mission to find one that is looks right and I feel comfortable in. Since I am in New Zealand where I am we don't have wig stores, or beauty supply stores so I buy online (which is really hit and miss considering I can't try them on! ) I am waiting for one I have ordered similar to my natural hair colour.

The other problem I am having is whether to shave it off or not!

I find it a daily struggle to get my bio hair to a standard in the morning where I feel comfortable to walk out the door. Since it is so thin it is hard to style and have daily rituals such as, sitting in front of the heater to air dry it! (believe it or not! ) as my hair is also curly since it is thin I can't blowdry it or it just turns to frizzy whisps on my head!. It messes very easily in even a light breeze and goes greasy by the end of the day so I have to wash it every morning!

I know I am lucky compared to many on this site as I do have some hair, however it is so frustrating not knowing why this is happening and not being able to put a label on what is happening to me. I know this sounds horrible but in a way I wish it would either all fall out or all grow back just so aybe it would make it easier for me to make a decision about whether to shave it all off! I am so torn and so frustrated!

I am ranting now but I am at my wits end!

Is there anyone out there in the same boat as me or anyone who could give me some advice??

Thanks for listening anybody who has

There are so many people on here that are so strong and wish I could find my strength too :)

Love Jen xox :)