Hair Loss

I was told this could be a side effect, but I didn't realize how much hair they were talking about!  I am losing a lot of hair.  It hasn't become noticable yet, but it is going to be soon at this rate!!!!

Has anyone found anything that has helped combate this problem?  Like taking extra Bioten vitamins or anything...I'm desparate! 

From what I've read there is not much you can do. Some people have luck with Nioxin products, but usually they use that about 2 months in to the hair loss and  a few months later see results, which really, that's about how long the hair loss ends up lasting anyway. I asked a hairdresser friend of mine who said to not flat-iron it (which will be hard for me), don't stress it (no coloring or anything like that), use a peppermint-based product that will stimulate the scalp and encourage growth (he suggested Fudge daily shampoo and conditioner), and a good deep conditioner (Tigi beadhead treat me right deep conditioning treatment).

I'm not to the hair loss point yet, but all the comments I've seen say to tough it out. It'll last a few months, but by the end of it there is new growth!

 my hair loss was totally typical. started at about 3 months, ended around 6. honestly, its bothering me more now with the regrowth and random pieces sticking up haha

 i am 2 yrs out and i just had a new baby and my hair is falling out like crazy again! i used to have the thickest hair u could imagine and looots of it now its so thin and falling out i can see my scalp every where it embarrasess me :( 

 the texture of my hair changed too... its super fine now, easier to straighten but now it just kinda lays there

Unfortunately Sweetie, there's nothing you can do to stop the fall-out, but you can help speed up the regrowth using Nioxin (didn't work for me), biotin vitamins, and minoxidil (rogaine).  It's also very important that you have the absolute best possible nutrition, including plenty of protein, healthy fats and vitamins (zinc).  I am eleven months out and still losing at a rapid pace, but do have some regrowth.