meggspeggs 0 Posted August 31, 2011 Anyone have tips on how to reduce Hair loss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adri 40 Posted August 31, 2011 Well, I have a theory--which is impossible for me to prove at this point. My theory is that if anything is gonna work, you have to start it at least 4 months BEFORE surgery. I started minoxidil 1 month post surgery and started the Nioxin Shampoo and conditioner about 3 weeks ago...and this week my hair started coming out in little handfuls. I started minoxidil 2 months ago and my hair is still falling out. I was not perfect about taking my Vitamins, but I have taken them all along...good quality Bariatric Advantage and Celebrate, Iron, Calcium, D and B12 as well. Nothing seems to have made a difference, I think the only missing factor might be that I started too late. I hope you haven't had surgery yet...because no matter what you try I think it needs to be months beforehand. I'm gonna continue my regimen and will post if and when my hair normalizes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nichelle 21 Posted August 31, 2011 I don't think there is any good way around it. I take my Vitamins faithfully everyday which include Biotin. Biotin does not stop the hairloss, but it promotes new Hair growth. Plus its great for my skin which I feel has a better glow now and it has done wonders for my weak nails. I am four months out and the hair is coming out in handfuls all day and chunks when I wash and comb. I was lucky to have quite a head of hair, but I can feel it thinning as I now wrap the hair tie four times instead of three. I know this may not be the best help, but I hear its going to get worse before it gets better. Hugs*** your not alone. I think the best treatment is to try to keep washing and combing minimal or be as gentle as possible. Try to just wear your hair down instead of in a ponytail as the hair tie pulls more out. Be good to your hair: no heat like blowdryers and curling irons. Try new conditions and shampoos with volume enhancers to minimize any visable loss. Hope this helps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites