Don't get strung out by thinning hair

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Dear Robin: I'm 21 and will be graduating from university this month. I have always been ambitious, studying, working abroad and volunteering, trying to establish future career goals.

This year, however, I have noticed that my hair is thinning quite drastically. My hair is thin, but now it's becoming more noticeable and my scalp often burns.

I have done research and gone to a dermatologist, who ran some tests and said it was likely genetics. He became very cold when I mentioned hair loss, saying "this is not entirely common among girls your age."

Now whenever I think about my future, I hesitate for fear that too much stress is going to cause further hair loss. I try not to get too upset about it, because that will make things worse, but I find that I am anxious and even moody, starting to believe that the type of woman I aspired to become is no longer realistic.

All In My Head

Dear All In My Head: I know first-hand how difficult it is to face losing your hair.

Some people say it is vain, but until you have been there, you can't possibly understand how it feels, or the plethora of emotions that come and go. Plus, you are dealing with this at an age when your biggest decision should be your major.

The dermatologist's reason for brushing you off is disconcerting, so go get a second opinion and have your records sent over to avoid re-testing.

There are many causes of hair loss in women, with genetically linked alopecia areata topping the list. Some varieties of alopecia are hormonal and can be treated. One variety is stress-related, and can be attributed to trauma, infection or malnutrition. Yet another variety is related to tight hairstyles.

Other causes could be certain autoimmune or neurological disorders, seborrheic dermatitis or your thyroid going out of whack. Whatever the cause, get a concrete answer.

You will have many challenges in your life, but this can make you stronger if you empower yourself. Meditate, do yoga, or whatever you do to keep yourself positive and centred.

You will get through this, or at least learn to manage and get on with living your life as productively as you have all along.

You are young and vibrant, and I would hope that people would notice you first for that, and not your follicle status.

Dear Robin: I heard through a mutual friend (and real blabbermouth) that a family friend who has struggled to conceive just had an abortion because she found out she was carrying a child with Down syndrome.

I suspect she'd rather no one know, as her family might find out and really disapprove.

Is it appropriate to send her flowers to show support for her choice, or should I just keep quiet?

Friend In Need

Dear Friend: I would avoid sending flowers, as this could draw unwanted attention to the situation.

If you feel you must do something, you could send her a personal card or make a phone call. Both would show your support, while respecting her need to keep this under wraps.

And you should have a little chat with the gossip queen about minding her own business. If this friend had wanted anyone to know, I'm sure she would have told people herself.

Blabbermouth had no right to open her mouth in the first place.

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