Hair loss and Biotin?

Anyone experiencing hair loss? I am 6 weeks post op and am obsessed with the thought of loosing my hair. i think I am loosing it already (I haven't been consistant with the protein intake) I see that some swear by Biotin supplements. What amount? GNC has 4 different strenghts. Any suggestions? Joanne 322/294/175

Joanne, I completly am with you on the fear of hairloss. I am so focused on getting my protein everyday because I don't want to loose my hair. I already have thin hair. My doctor tells me relax, but I sure would like to know more about this Biotin. Thanks for asking that question. Sabrina 334/305/145

Well I am 5 weeks post op I take Biotin at night because it does make me a little dizzy I figured if I am asleep it won't bother me! But I notice a difference. less hair in my brush, not falling out I use the 600mg there is a stronger 1 but I figured try this 1 dont want hair growing in wierd places. LOL

Hi All... I am a dermatology physician assistant who deals with hair loss of all kinds on a regular basis. We recommend Biotin 2500 mcg. It will ABSOLUTELY NOT cause hair to grow in weird places. Biotin is simply a form of B vitamin. It will help nails much more than the hair. As a matter of fact, the phenomena that post-op ( and many other type of people..like under stress, major illness, etc.) people experience is telogen effluvium. Basically the surgery is a shock to the system. While biotin can help, if you are going to lose hair, you are going to lose hair. It will be temporary...but may take months to ressolve...YOU WILL NOT GO BALD!!!!! GOOD LUCK!!!

Joanne, I have been taking GNC Women's Hair, Skin & Nails Formula since the 5th day after surgery. I have not lost any hair at all and my nails are so much stronger! It contains 2500 mcg of biotin. Here's the link to the one I have been using: http://www.gnc.com/productDetails.aspx?id=297222&lang=en I hope this helps. BUT the most important thing is getting in the protien!

Hi there! I am losing hair like crazy. I have to go and get some hair and nail vitamins. I am really shedding badly, but I dont think I am getting enough protien. I am really going to try to get more in. My only comfort is that I have enough hair for ten people, so I will have to lose one heck of a lot of hair to bother me cosmetically. The hair all over everything is whats bugging me. Even at my fattest, my favorite thing about myself has always been my massive head of hair. So, maybe it wont be too bad. At least it wont take as long to dry!