2 years out....hair still falling out!

[MizzouFan1 88]

I'll be 2 years out in about two weeks. My hair is still falling out. It did stop about 15 months in but started back up this last March. I've lost about 130lbs. I also have PCOS and Hashimoto's but had this previously and maintained thick curly hair with no issues. I've been to several doctors with varying opinions...my PCP offered me a wig brochure. ???? It's definitely not to that point yet. My B12 was slightly low but nothing outrageous. My Iron comes back on the lower side of normal but my ferratin levels are a bit low. I've added in tons of supplements recently to see if that helps. It is very depressing going from tons of long lovely hair to short, thinning, dry hair. Help!

[walkermy 86]

Have you seen a dermatologist? The problem may not be related to Iron levels. I struggled with hair loss which I thought was related to low Iron and low Vitamin D. I tried 5000 mg of Biotin and rogaine (which causes Hair growth everywhere, even faster than it does on your head), and wigs. Finally a scalp biopsy diagnosed the true cause of my Hair loss, a hormonal issue that is treatable, and my hair is growing back. In the interim try Nioxin, it may help.

[MizzouFan1 88]

Walkermy ...if you don't mind me asking what kind of hormonal issue? I have PCOS which is basically a hormonal issue but never caused Hair loss prior to surgery and I have had it for 16 years. What kind of treatment did you use?

[lexiemustang 268]

I know you said you have Hashimoto's...have you had your thyroid levels checked recently?

My TSH level can be at a 3ish and cause hair/skin issues...it may not take a 5.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

I was one of the unlucky ones who lost hair and my hair became brittle, dry, and had tons of breakage. This happened even though I always got my Protein and Vitamins in and my labs were great. I tried Biotin and it did not do anything for me. It continued to fall out and look horrible even after my weight loss stopped and I was a goal.

I began to add powdered marine collagen to my Water and I drank a cup of bamboo tea everyday (high in silica). These two changes have made a world of difference. Hair loss is a minimum and my hair is shiny and soft again. It probably took about two months of doing this consistency to see the changes. I am a little over two years post op.

Good luck

[MizzouFan1 88]

Thanks for the tips Glitter Eyes! I will have to try that. LexieMustang, my thyroid is levels are on the low normal side. Around .7-1. I feel physically better than i have in a couple long time.

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