Question:
Biotin & Zinc,,,how many mg. of each to take,,,BAD hair loss at 5 months!

   — DONNA S. (posted on November 13, 2003)

November 13, 2003
This came up at my support mtg Monday night and one of the docs said that if you are gonna lose hair, you will lose it regardless and to save our money on the vitamins and etc. The good news is it does come back in.
   — Delores S.

November 13, 2003
Donna: DITTO...don't waste your money. If you're gonna lose, you're gonna lose. I lost hair from month 2 until month 6...It's slowing down drastically now and I'm getting new fuzzies (baby hair) back. I did everything right. Lotsa protein, lotsa water, all my vitamins...you name it...but I still lost it. Try a new cut, a wide-tooth comb (less pulling) and a new style. It WILL start to grow again...I promise.
   — Amy A.

November 13, 2003
Well, I know every surgeon has a different outlook on this... but here is what my surgeon suggests- Biotin 200 micrograms and Zinc 50mg... good luck!!
   — Houman F.

November 13, 2003
Sorry to disappoint you, but I agree with the others who say you will lose what you will lose and nothing will stop it. Take heart, though, no one goes bald and it does taper off and stop after about 3 months. What I did? Went to my hairdresser and got a short cute doo (shorter than normal) that was so cute that after numerous compliments, I kept it!!
   — Cindy R.

November 13, 2003
I was at my dermatologist today and he suggested 300 mcg of biotin. However, I am not too hopeful since the subject has been brought up at our support group meetings many times and the concensus is that whatever will be, will be. I'm not gonna bother. I'll wait it out.
   — Fixnmyself

November 13, 2003
I am now 4 mo. out and a few days. I last mo. stated to have hair loss. I doubled up on my vitamins & protein and it has almost stopped. I contacted my Dr. and was told to take Zinc, Biotin, and Silica. I am getting Silica 500mg & Zinc 100 mg from http://www.puritan.com/index.asp?sc=382 (the cheapest I found) and the Biotin form GNC 2500MCG. I asked my Dr. all was ok. I also use Nioxin shampoo 3 pack system (have LOTS of NEW hair growth) have been using since beginning of surgery. The reason I have done all this is because I already since BEFROE surgery had thinning hair and I was and still am paranoid. I am still waiting to take all the 3 product Zinc & Silica ( still on the way being shipped to me). What has helped already is I added 2 Flintstones complete what my prescribed multi vitamin and the calcium with D Hope this info helps. Thank you, Janine
   — Janine Greenwood