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30th Oct 2011, 11:20 AM
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| EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member   Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011 |  losing eyelashes. So I really didn't want to say anything but I'm eating significantly less and last night a whole chunk of my eyelashes came out, like the whole center came out (thank god for fake ones right?). Can the two be connected at all? I'm really worried, I don't want my hair falling out next.
__________________ "The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially." Ernest Hemingway |
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30th Oct 2011, 11:35 AM
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| EC Addict Full Member   Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: All but family Location: Lake City, Fl Age: 21 Posts: 711 Join Date: Oct 2011 | Re: losing eyelashes. You could be losing eyelashes due to mal-nourishment... i would contact your doctor if I was you
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30th Oct 2011, 11:52 AM
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| Empty Closets Advisor EC Advisor Gender: Female Orientation: somewhere over the rainbow Out Status: Out to most people Posts: 782 Join Date: Jan 2010 | Re: losing eyelashes. When you say you're "eating significantly less", can you be more specific? How much are you eating, and why are you eating less than usual? Malnourishment can certainly cause hair loss. There are also conditions like alopecia that could be the cause. If you notice more eyelashes falling out, or hair coming out in patches on your head, eyebrows, etc., I would advise you to see a doctor. |
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30th Oct 2011, 01:30 PM
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| EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011 | Re: losing eyelashes. Quote:
I just don't want to gain weight.
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30th Oct 2011, 02:21 PM
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| Empty Closets Advisor EC Advisor Gender: Female Orientation: somewhere over the rainbow Out Status: Out to most people Posts: 782 Join Date: Jan 2010 | Re: losing eyelashes. That is not enough food to give your body the nutrients and vitamins it needs. Have you been eating this way for long? |
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30th Oct 2011, 02:46 PM
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| Thinks too much Full Member  Gender: Male Orientation: Dude who likes dudes. Out Status: Out as gay to some Location: Maryland Age: 16 Posts: 535 Join Date: Nov 2010 | Re: losing eyelashes. Quote:
 I just wanted to add that there are very many ways to avoid weight gain that are very simple. This, however, is probably the one you shouldn't choose to do. If you eat too little, you can definitely cause anorexia, which can be fatal. If you haven't been doing this for long, I would suggest trying to improve your eating habits by eating the proper amount someone at your body size should. If you've been doing this for more than a week or two, I would advise seeking professional help. I do hope you look into this, it's all for the best  | ||
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30th Oct 2011, 04:40 PM
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| EC's Hopeless Romantic Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: gay, str8, bi Out Status: Out to everyone Location: San Francisco, California <3 Age: 17 Posts: 1,321 Join Date: Oct 2011 | Re: losing eyelashes. Well its only been this way for a few days. And its kind of bad because I've had problems with eating disorders in the past. Losing weight is just super frustrating. But I REALLY don't want to lose my hair..
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1st Nov 2011, 08:12 PM
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| Empty Closets Advisor EC Advisor Gender: Female Orientation: somewhere over the rainbow Out Status: Out to most people Posts: 782 Join Date: Jan 2010 | Re: losing eyelashes. If you have had problems with eating disorders in the past, then I strongly suggest you see a doctor about this again. Do you have a therapist or someone you can talk to? Losing weight is super frustrating, but wasting your body away by undereating is potentially fatal. Hair loss isn't by any means the worst of it. Please take care of yourself. *hugs* |
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2nd Nov 2011, 04:09 AM
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| EC Health Expert EC Expert  Gender: Male Location: US Posts: 3,968 Join Date: Mar 2008 | Re: losing eyelashes. Quote:
It's something that you should work with a therapist to address. | |
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