my hair is really thinning out

andielmt · February 23, 2008

ive noticed that my hair is thinning out on the top of my head. you can look right through my hair and see my sculp. my hair is pretty thin anyway and it runs in my family but wow what a difference in the past month. i have gotten off track with how much Protein im eating and ive made some bad choices this month so maybe once i get back on track it will help. i want to take some hair, skin Vitamins but im not sure if i should where they are pretty big. any suggestions on how i can stop this?

andrea

LosingIt08 · February 23, 2008

I was told to take 1500mg to 3000mg of Biotin by my nutritionist to help with this. She also succested a chewable multi Vitamin with Iron and 2 viactiv Calcium supplements.

I have started this routine already, figured it can't hurt!

I hope this helps

Kat817 · February 23, 2008

Some people have extreme hair loss (me) and others none. I can honestly say, I kept my Protein at recommended levels. I tried Biotin, nioxin....and numerous special Shampoos---Folicure, Progain.....I increased the fats in my diet...I worked hard at keeping a well balanced diet. I had my blood drawn, and had no deficiencies.

I lost well over half of my hair. Mine began at about 4 months, and continued until probably 11 months out. I had to clean the shower drains and the vaccuum at least twice a week! Not to mention my brushes!

I had actually begun looking into wigs---I was afraid it was all going to fall out---my part had become very wide, and you could see my scalp.....

I have lost all my hair before due to chemo---so I may be predestined to lose it easier, I have no idea.

Once it stopped, it stopped! It has been growing in pretty steady since. I have noticed in the last couple of weeks more falling out. I had to have surgery again in November---so am afraid it is starting over. I will not try anything this time, just do my best to wait it out, and see how it goes.

Wish I had more encouraging news for you---the best part it--it does stop, and it does grow back. And the pounds stay off. So.....relax as much as you can, and think positive thoughts-----out with the old, in with the new!!!

Sorry~

Kat

sussexmanatee · February 23, 2008

I have REALLY thin hair as well..Instead of taking like a Centrum vitamin..I take a Prenatal Vitamin that I get at Walmart..my surgeon says it's OK as long as I am taking a vitmain..and Prenatal Vitamins are really good for you hair and nails..also get some Nioxin Shampoo and conditioner and make sure your get your Protein in..all of those things have made my hair MUCH thicker and healthier!!! Hope this helps you..let me know!!!

kacee · February 24, 2008

I went to the dermatologist about mine. He said it was dermatitis brought on by shock to the system (loss of weight, change in diet, etc.) He said use both Head & Shoulders High Intensity and Head & Shoulders regular and alternate each day, washing my hair each day (I didn't...but I did wash more often). I was losing handfuls from the 4th month on. I am to month 10 now and it has pretty much slowed down or stopped in the last month, but I probably lost 1/3 or more of my hair, which is REALLY thick, and this is a really new feeling for me! It will eventually stop, but it has to run its course. I did notice a big difference when I started using the H&S though.

andielmt · February 24, 2008

thanks for the feedback, maybe ill call my nutrionist tomorrow to see if i can take any supplements. i will also try a Shampoo. i do need to focus more on Protein, and eat a little bit better. i was doing so well for the first two months but now i am on three months and i have done really bad in the past two weeks. will my hair start growing back or is this it?

andrea