Hair loss

About 3 weeks ago, I made a post and stated that my hair looked healthier than ever. Well I spoke too soon. For about 2 weeks it has really started to fall out. I notice it in the shower and when I comb/brush my hair.

Anyone have any suggestions? Is this preventable? I do take my vitamins regularly.

Thanks,Penny

Besides the "normal" vitamin routine, I take a 1000 mcg Biotin pill once a day. That and I use a Biotin based shampoo about once a week. It might just be me, but I've only had one spell of losing hair since having surgery 2 years ago and that was right after having an additional surgery. Anethesia just does that.

I hope saying a have a nice full head of hair that I get complimented on constantly doesn't come back to bite me in the butt now, hahaha! Good luck!

Amber,

What is the brand of shampoo? I looked at Wal mart today and could not find any. I did buy the biotin pills though.

Thanks, Penny

Penny, also up your protein some.   I don't think it is completely preventable but it will stop after a while. 

Anna

Hi Anna,

I went for my 12 week follow up today. Jimmie said the same thing also. I'm gonna try to up the protein.

Thanks, Penny

Penny - our surgery dates are about the same.  I noticed the same thing, i'm cleaning out the hair brush several times a week now.  luckily, i do have an abundance of hair, but may not for long!  i'm thinking ot taking biotin as well.  lys

Well you sound good to me. I'm cleaning my brush about 2-3 times per day. My hair is sorta thick also. I'm going to start the biotin today, but nurse practictionor (sp) said I may not see the loss slowing down for 3 months or so. We'll see.
 Penny

At about 3 months my hair started thinning a lot.  What worked for me was a combination of 3000 mcg of Biotin daily (still taking it), making sure I was getting all of my protein in and then some, and using Nioxin shampoo & conditioner, recommended by my stylist.  I have very fine hair (a lot of it, I am told, but very fine), so when it started falling out, it became noticeable in a few spots.  I cut my hair short, followed this regimen, and at about 6 months, new hair growth was very noticeable.  My surgeon and my dermatologist both told me that this is very common after a major surgery.  I hope this helps!  :)

Where do you buy the Nioxin? I looked at Wal Mart (briefly) for Biotin shampoo, but did not see it.

thanks Penny

Hi, Penny:  You can get Biotin at most stores, to include Walmart, I believe.  The Nioxin I got from my stylist, but I have also seen it at Ulta.  I hope that helps.  :)