Sleeping on one side can cause hair loss?

[bencar]

For many years I have been sleeping to one side of my bed. Funny thing is I'm shedding hair on that side of my head. Is this coincidence or maybe a link? Anyone experience this too??

 

strange phenomenon if you ask me.

[Dr Blake Bloxham]

Coincidence!

[gillenator]

I agree...coincidence...do you have any other signs of MPB?

[MrGio-WHTCClinic]

Not likely to be the cause of the hair loss. Are you possibly pulling it while you sleep?

[bencar]

Not likely to be the cause of the hair loss. Are you possibly pulling it while you sleep?

 

Why would I pull it?

[gillenator]

It is another form of alopecia that is more of a disorder and most times the individual is not aware they are doing it. It typically occurs while sleeping.

[bencar]

It is another form of alopecia that is more of a disorder and most times the individual is not aware they are doing it. It typically occurs while sleeping.

 

When you say its an alopecia are you saying theres a link in sleeping with the hair loss?

[gillenator]

In simple terms alopecia means hair loss. There are many forms or causes to the various types of alopecia.

[gillenator]

bencar,

 

Have you ever heard of trichotillomania alopecia? It is a form of hair loss that is based on an obsessive compulsive disorder that produces an irresistible urge to pull at one's hair.

 

For some individuals, this can occur during their sleep and may not be aware that they are doing it.

 

Now, I am not suggesting that you have this disorder but merely explaining what MrGio may have been referring to.

[bencar]

bencar,

 

For some individuals, this can occur during their sleep and may not be aware that they are doing it.

 

Now, I am not suggesting that you have this disorder but merely explaining what MrGio may have been referring to.

 

Interesting. I never heard of such a thing. Thanks for the meaning.

[Bill - Seemiller]

You won't lose hair by sleeping on one side. That said, constant pulling, friction, etc. can cause a temporary hair loss known as telogen effluvium. The only time it can turn into permanent hair loss is if whatever pulling you are doing damages the roots. There is a condition called trichotillomania which is a psychological condition where a man or woman will compulsively pull their own hair out. While the hair might grow back at first, continued pulling will damage the roots and often leads to permanent thinning/baldness. But this is not the case for you.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

[Bill - Seemiller]

Bencar,

 

I didn't realize that Gillenator already referenced the condition but now you know the name of it. Feel free to click on the link for more information.

 

Best,

 

Bill

[bencar]

You won't lose hair by sleeping on one side. That said, constant pulling, friction, etc. can cause a temporary hair loss known as telogen effluvium. The only time it can turn into permanent hair loss is if whatever pulling you are doing damages the roots. There is a condition called trichotillomania which is a psychological condition where a man or woman will compulsively pull their own hair out. While the hair might grow back at first, continued pulling will damage the roots and often leads to permanent thinning/baldness. But this is not the case for you.

 

Best wishes,

 

Bill

 

Ok thank you for letting me know. This info may help me btw. Thanks a million for clearing it up some more!