Question:
My hair is getting so thin! How do I stop this?

My hair is getting so thin and I already have short hair. I don't know how to stop it. What can I take to help it grow faster and maybe even thicker? Someone told me to take prenantal vitamins? I need help! Thank you :o)    — Sandy M. (posted on May 19, 2003)

May 19, 2003
Dear Sandy: First wanted to congratulate you on your progress! I am a retired barber and I've heard that the vitamin Biotin is good for hair and nails. Prenatal vitamins help a lot of people. There are also several shampoo and conditioner products you can get, some in the drug store and some from the salon. One I've heard good things about is a product called Nioxin, which is sold in salons. The line has shampoo, conditioner, and also a scap treatment. I think it also has styling products designed for extra volume. You may also try asking your stylist if he/she knows of anything that really works. There may have been some new ones to come out since I had to quit doing hair. Hope this helps! Moiasa Bass
   — Moysa B.

May 19, 2003
Do NOT shampoo every day. I shampoo twice a week, and on other days, scrub my scalp in the shower and apply conditioner. Works for me....:) Good luck.
   — Tamara K.

May 19, 2003
Just when you think you can't stand to lose another hair it starts to come back. Try Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. It was the only thing that helped me w/hair loss. I was on Biotin and mega vits and still lost hair from month 4-12. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

May 19, 2003
The mantra for stopping hair thinning and loss after WLS is to eat more protein. Although some eat a ton of protein everyday and still lose their hair (like I did) it still doesn't hurt to increase it. You can do everything right, and still lose the hair. But the good thing is that it does come back, so don't get too worried! Goodluck to you :-)
   — Lezlie Y.