My hair!

[Tasteofheaven 8]

I know I've seen posts related to Hair loss before. I've not changed my eating habits (I.e., my Protein intake is perfect) and I've been taking my Vitamins and even 500 g Biotin daily. I'm a little over 5months post-op....anyone dealt with this? My hair is falling out a lot and very thin on my head:-(

[Momonanomo 534]

Yes, almost everyone seems tp experience thinning to some degree -- I have read as many of these hair loss posts as I can, and I have yet to read a vet saying it didn't happen to them, regardless of how they eat or whether they took supplements. Some say it's because of surgery, but I'm not sure about that, because people have other types of surgery and don't always lose hair. Some people say take Biotin or eat plenty of Protein or use a special Shampoo. But from what I've read, people still experience Hair loss. These things may lessen the thinning, but who's to say. It certainly can't hurt! But I think the body just goes through a shock of severely reduced calories and fast weight loss. From what everyone says, it seems to start anywhere from 3 to 6 months and can continue for several months --- it's slightly different for everyone. I'm at 3 1/2 months and I haven't noticed any hair loss yet, but I am mentally prepared for when it starts.

Here's the good news. It doesn't last forever, and it does grow back. There's a product called toppik that's like these little hair fibers that can camouflage thin spots. I think sally's carries it or you can get it on Amazon or the toppik website. That's what I plan to use if necessary.

I wish you the best!

[Brighteyes 237]

Ditto on the "it comes back" comment. I had to have emergency surgery last year. Post op I lost about a third of my hair volume. Total panic. But I have a ton of new growth. I am totally anticipating it happening again. I will do all the precautions I can and just take really good care of the hair I do have.

[Amanda626 153]

Yep I'm in the boat with you!!

[artymama 170]

Just curious if this is a woman thing, or if the men experience the Hair loss as well?