Question:
I just found a BALD spot. What should I do to stop this?

My sister was combing my hair last night and found a bald spot the size of a quarter. Please tell me this is not the beginning. I am 6 1/2 months post op RNY, and have lost about 70 pounds or so. I must admit I probably do not eat enough food and I really have a hard time getting in my liquids, but I never imagined that this would happen. I had my blood work check last week and besides being a little anemic, which I was prior to surgery, everything was fine. I get my b-12 injections every month, but sometimes forget to take my multi-vitamins. I have been having some hair lost for about 1 1/2 months and was really unconcerned because I knew to expect it, but never imagined I would see a bald spot, until last night. Please Advise.    — Dana S. (posted on August 27, 2000)

August 27, 2000
Take responsibility for your health. Don't skip your vitamin suppliments, do get enough protein, do get enough water. Add 50 mg of zinc and 25,000 IUs of beta-carotene to your daily suppliments. My med team had me add zinc and betz-carotene to my suppliments when I had a problem with hair loss and it really helped. Within two weeks my hair loss stopped and has since grown back. You must be diligent though. No more skipping the protein, water and suppliments!!! Good luck!
   — Roseann M.

August 27, 2000
I had the same problem while I was doing the HMR hospital fast... Alopecia aereata... I had several small round bald spots... I went to my Dermatogist (sp) and he fixed me all up... the hair is just as thick as is was... BTW...strangly enoungh, I have had no problems with my hair falling out post op... I am 7 months out and down 102 lbs
   — Michele Z.

August 27, 2000
I am 49 yrs old now,butwhen I was 22 I also found a bald spot the same size as yours.I was hysterical as my hair has always been waist length. I went to a dermotologist,all he said was it was nerves and stress.It all grew out ok but you are post-op and the AMOS family will know better than me. I just wanted to let you know it will grow back. Take care. SUZANNE WILLIAMS [email protected]
   — Suzanne W.

December 8, 2000
IM ALSO LOSING MY HAIR AND GETTING BALD SPOTS. IM 4 MO'S OUT. SORRY, I DO NOT HAVE AN ANSWER BUT GOOD TO KNOW IM NOT ALONE.
   — LYNDA W.