Hair loss options

Well I dreaded it and hoped it would not happen to me... but it has! When I wash my hair in the morning a ton seems to come out in my hand. I am trying not to panic. My H says my hair does not look any different to him and a friend says she can not tell a difference. I was thinking about maybe getting a perm, but I am kind of afraid to put any chemicals on it. I don't really want to et it cut short, but would that be better?

Hi there, I feel for you girly,cause Im loosing just a little as of a week ago when I noticed,I heard they have pills you can take to help reduce the hair loss.But if you want to cut it shorter I think it may help,goodluck and try not to go bald on us ok lol.Godbless and take care

HM: Me too, me too! I am losing it in full strands, half strands, tiny strands, it's all there when I blow dry it...wild, isn't it? Here's the deal on Nioxin...you can use it, but my stylist says it is money down the drain, as it's best for people who need it consistently for life. She advised I continue on the biotin pill (hair, skin, nails), and push through it. A stylist who did NOT try to sell me a product??? I am going to go with her on this one...and save my money for new clothes. Hang in there Megan

Hello, I feel your pain because I am losing alot of hair too. It is scary I am starting to really notice it. It really is upsetting I hope it doesnt last. My nutrtionist said it could be a lack of protein or lack of taking vitamins. so I am making sure that i get enough protein, I hope it stops soon. I have also started taking the biotin not sure if it is working yet, I also heard the Nioxin doesnt work.

Thats the name the girls mentioned biotin,It is what most post-op folks are taking for their hair loss.But I hear the hair loss wont last forever,eight or nine months is all it last for then it stops.But you want to keep up on your vitamins and stuff as well,Goodluck peeps and Godbless.

I decided to get my hair cut... have an appt at 5:00 tonight. I wanted to wait until I lost more weight to see what would be flattering to my face, but I think I will feel better after it is cut. I will check out the Biotin also. Thanks for all the suggestions

When was the last time you had your protein level checked? I'm 17 weeks as of tomorrow, and still not any hair loss over the normal pre-surgery. I take 4mg of Biotin a day, plus my liquid calcium with Magnesium & Zinc (both also debated if they help with no hair loss). My last lab value for protein was 7.2 (PA says they want 7 or higher). I definitely wouldn't perm my hair, and if you have super long hair.. a trim of a couple of inches might "lighten" the predicament some (as you won't have 10 inch hair clogging your drain) and give the illusion of less hair loss. I hope it resolves soon for you!

I had my three months appt on Monday the 19th. The Dr did not tell me what my levels were, only that they were "all good". Now I am curious to know what they are. I wonder if I call the office if I could get them to tell me.

Bet they will give you the numbers. I was shown all my results and can't remember any of the numbers but they were all good, like yours. When my hair started falling about abt. 7 weeks ago I got to the stylist and had around 4" cut off so that it wouldn't look so traumatic in the shower drain. That has helped but I still can't wait for it to stop falling out and start growing longer again. I just don't like my hair shorter. Plus the mess is annoying. There is hair on everything, ack! Molly

Okay I did it... my hair is shorter than it has been in many years and it feels really good!