Question:
How helpful are Nioxin and similar shampoos?

I am 10 weeks post op and have noticed that I have already started with hairloss. My surgeon tells me that I am getting plenty of protein, and he doesn't recommend anything else. But, it's not his hair!! Now that I think of it, he doesn't have much hair!! Anyway, I am looking for some input from those who have used Nioxin and similar products for their hair loss. I've always had some, as I have pretty long hair, but I would say the loss has double - trippled what I normally have, and I'm nowhere near the 4 months that most people seem to be at when they start with the hair loss. Any other input would also be appreciated.    — tlg6056 (posted on December 27, 2000)

December 27, 2000
Nioxin is a wonderful product. If used daily it will keep your hair from falling out after 45 days.It does not promise to grow hair back-but to keep you from losing any more. My mom used it when she was on chemo- and luckily, kept the hair she had. The phone # to Nioxin is:1-800-628-9890.They can tell you what salon carries it in your area. By the way, I am using it now, (4 months post- op), and my hair has stopped falling out. Good Luck!
   — Lisa L.

December 27, 2000
I use nioxin and love it. I had extremely thick hair before surgery. I should have been using nioxin all along it really did stop hair loss. Cutting your hair also helps to stop loss from the weight of your hair pulling on itself. good luck.
   — Rose A.

December 30, 2000
I have used Nioxin for the last year due to excessive scalp flaking from dry skin related to hypothyroidism. I love it! I am currently talking to hairdressers about which regime to use and when to start it pre-op so that I can keep my hair for the most part. By the way, I always know when my thyroid is off by how much hair is in the drain. My doctor thinks I'm nuts, but he is allmost bald!
   — Elaine P.

December 31, 2000
Hi Tammy. My hair has always been naturally VERY fine and VERY thin (thank you mom and gramma!). I started using Nioxin about 6 years ago and I absolutely swear by it. I had my open RNY last March and I honestly believe I would have been practically "hairless" today had I not been using my Nioxin products. . Nioxin doesn't "cause" regrowth...but, by making your scalp and the hair you do have very healthy, it does limit hairloss and "encourages" new growth. Even with it's usage, however, I did notice a limited amount of loss but not nearly the amount I believe I would have had, had I not used the products. I also watched and met my protein goals and took additional suppliments (zinc, biotin and a specially formulated "hair" vitamin) to help combat the anticipated loss. So far, so good and I'm nearly 10 months post and down 93#. Check with your beautician to find out where you can get it. I get it at cost (a considerable savings) from a friend (who is a beautician and does my hair) because she understands my financial situation. Hope this advice helps. Good luck and God bless. cj
   — cj T.