Why are chunks of hair falling out of my head?

Question

I'm a 17 year old girl, and i don't really do much to my hair but for some reason it's thinning out at an alarming rate. I don't use hairspray, mouse, gel, etc but I occasionally straighten it out. So i stopped straightening it for about 5 months, but hair still kept coming out. Then i cut it shorter, thinking it would help, but my hair still keeps coming out. does anyone know why and what i can do about it?

Answer 1

one possibility that it could be falling out is that your not getting enough protein

Answer 2

stress plays a roll in hair loss,so  does some kinds of medicine.what kind of pony-tail holders do you use?are you eating healthy? a lack of vitamin or mineral can play a roll.

check with your doctor as this can be a sign of many ailments