Hair loss
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nutmegoreo wrote: »TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Often it is recommended that a multivitamin be taken when going on a very low calorie diet. You can become low in Biotin, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin C, Zinc and Iron, etc. Protein minimum intake 46 grams/day.
Not sure I would call a 250-300 cal/day deficit a very low calorie diet. OP has been losing 1kg (2.2lb/mo).
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I agree you should see a Dr, in case there is a medical reason behind your hair loss. While also checking your macro are well balanced, especially proteins and fat. Personally I never realised how much my diet was lacking in both, until meticulus logging on MFP. My diet at the time was "clean", but not very well balanced. I was lacking certain nutrients and not eating enough calories, while trying to lose weight. I'm now eating a healthier, well balanced diet. [Still lost weight, but in a healthier way.]
Everyone is different, and I'm not qualified in any way, but I will share my story, in case it helps. (Apologise for length)
Since then, I've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which among other symptoms, also caused hair loss and extremely brittle nails. From personal experience my general health has improved, along with the health of my hair and nails, with me increasing my intake of both protein and fat. In addition (as recommend by my Doctor), I have also increased foods rich in Selenium into my diet. While also taking a daily Selenium supplement. This nutrient specifically helps healthy skin, nails and hair. A combination of more protein, fats and Selenium, taken on a daily basis has really helped the overall condition of my hair and nails.
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How tall are you? 52kg sounds very light. If you're underweight then hairloss is absolutely possible.3
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Wendyanneroberts wrote: »I agree you should see a Dr, in case there is a medical reason behind your hair loss. While also checking your macro are well balanced, especially proteins and fat. Personally I never realised how much my diet was lacking in both, until meticulus logging on MFP. My diet at the time was "clean", but not very well balanced. I was lacking certain nutrients and not eating enough calories, while trying to lose weight. I'm now eating a healthier, well balanced diet. [Still lost weight, but in a healthier way.]
Everyone is different, and I'm not qualified in any way, but I will share my story, in case it helps. (Apologise for length)
Since then, I've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which among other symptoms, also caused hair loss and extremely brittle nails. From personal experience my general health has improved, along with the health of my hair and nails, with me increasing my intake of both protein and fat. In addition (as recommend by my Doctor), I have also increased foods rich in Selenium into my diet. While also taking a daily Selenium supplement. This nutrient specifically helps healthy skin, nails and hair. A combination of more protein, fats and Selenium, taken on a daily basis has really helped the overall condition of my hair and nails.
A friend recommended me biotin supplements I am on it now starting from today home my hair gets healthy again.0 -
faizawaseem1 wrote: »Wendyanneroberts wrote: »I agree you should see a Dr, in case there is a medical reason behind your hair loss. While also checking your macro are well balanced, especially proteins and fat. Personally I never realised how much my diet was lacking in both, until meticulus logging on MFP. My diet at the time was "clean", but not very well balanced. I was lacking certain nutrients and not eating enough calories, while trying to lose weight. I'm now eating a healthier, well balanced diet. [Still lost weight, but in a healthier way.]
Everyone is different, and I'm not qualified in any way, but I will share my story, in case it helps. (Apologise for length)
Since then, I've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which among other symptoms, also caused hair loss and extremely brittle nails. From personal experience my general health has improved, along with the health of my hair and nails, with me increasing my intake of both protein and fat. In addition (as recommend by my Doctor), I have also increased foods rich in Selenium into my diet. While also taking a daily Selenium supplement. This nutrient specifically helps healthy skin, nails and hair. A combination of more protein, fats and Selenium, taken on a daily basis has really helped the overall condition of my hair and nails.
A friend recommended me biotin supplements I am on it now starting from today home my hair gets healthy again.
but it could be everything from a hormonal issue (like thyroid, pituitary, estrogen levels), to nutritional deficiencies (b6, b12, iron, vitamin d, etc.). I would go to your doctor for a blood test so they can make sure what type of hair loss you are having and what you can expect to fix it.
In my experience I had telogen effluvium last year about 3 months after having pneumonia and recurring infection. Mine already came back. But if you don't fix the underlying problem, taking biotin isn't going to do jack snizz.1 -
Biotin is a tiny vitamin in the myriad you need. I never would take individual supplements. A multi will usually contain biotin. Biotin can also cause your skin to break out (look for this side effect).
Also, don't waste your money on shampoos for this. The skull cannot absorb nutrients.2 -
rainbowbow wrote: »faizawaseem1 wrote: »Wendyanneroberts wrote: »I agree you should see a Dr, in case there is a medical reason behind your hair loss. While also checking your macro are well balanced, especially proteins and fat. Personally I never realised how much my diet was lacking in both, until meticulus logging on MFP. My diet at the time was "clean", but not very well balanced. I was lacking certain nutrients and not eating enough calories, while trying to lose weight. I'm now eating a healthier, well balanced diet. [Still lost weight, but in a healthier way.]
Everyone is different, and I'm not qualified in any way, but I will share my story, in case it helps. (Apologise for length)
Since then, I've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which among other symptoms, also caused hair loss and extremely brittle nails. From personal experience my general health has improved, along with the health of my hair and nails, with me increasing my intake of both protein and fat. In addition (as recommend by my Doctor), I have also increased foods rich in Selenium into my diet. While also taking a daily Selenium supplement. This nutrient specifically helps healthy skin, nails and hair. A combination of more protein, fats and Selenium, taken on a daily basis has really helped the overall condition of my hair and nails.
A friend recommended me biotin supplements I am on it now starting from today home my hair gets healthy again.
but it could be everything from a hormonal issue (like thyroid, pituitary, estrogen levels), to nutritional deficiencies (b6, b12, iron, vitamin d, etc.). I would go to your doctor for a blood test so they can make sure what type of hair loss you are having and what you can expect to fix it.
In my experience I had telogen effluvium last year about 3 months after having pneumonia and recurring infection. Mine already came back. But if you don't fix the underlying problem, taking biotin isn't going to do jack snizz.
Started biotin till I get appointment with the doctor if the dr encourages ill continue this else I won't and yes these tests are on my list0 -
TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Biotin is a tiny vitamin in the myriad you need. I never would take individual supplements. A multi will usually contain biotin. Biotin can also cause your skin to break out (look for this side effect).
Also, don't waste your money on shampoos for this. The skull cannot absorb nutrients.
Its only till I get an appointment with the dr. Also I am not using any such Shampoo just oiling my hair and using regular shampoos0 -
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Do you see your hair getting thinner or do you just see more hair in the brush/on the floor?
Because, while I occasionally go through "shedding" phases where my flat looks like I haven't vacuumed for a week after doing it a day ago and spending most of the day at work, the hair on my head is fine. My hairdresser said it's more like a growth phase, I am not significantly losing hair over all.1 -
faizawaseem1 wrote: »TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Biotin is a tiny vitamin in the myriad you need. I never would take individual supplements. A multi will usually contain biotin. Biotin can also cause your skin to break out (look for this side effect).
Also, don't waste your money on shampoos for this. The skull cannot absorb nutrients.
Its only till I get an appointment with the dr. Also I am not using any such Shampoo just oiling my hair and using regular shampoos
Do you apply oil to the scalp and massage? I ask this because this can cause the older hairs (hairs at the end of the growth phase) to shed out. Also leaving oil on the scalp for too long can cause shedding.
Are you seeing bald patches? Is your ponytail thinner? What oil are you applying? I shed with vatika.
Glad you're seeing a doctor.1 -
skymningen wrote: »Do you see your hair getting thinner or do you just see more hair in the brush/on the floor?
Because, while I occasionally go through "shedding" phases where my flat looks like I haven't vacuumed for a week after doing it a day ago and spending most of the day at work, the hair on my head is fine. My hairdresser said it's more like a growth phase, I am not significantly losing hair over all.
No my hair is getting thinner day by day its not just occasional everytime I put my hand in my hair I have a lump of hair. This was quite alarming for me because I have never lost hair like this. There were days when I experienced minor hair loss due to change in the weather or due to changing my shampoos or conditioner but this is totally different I can see my scalp which is quite visible now that is why I am worried since its not normal0 -
cerise_noir wrote: »faizawaseem1 wrote: »TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Biotin is a tiny vitamin in the myriad you need. I never would take individual supplements. A multi will usually contain biotin. Biotin can also cause your skin to break out (look for this side effect).
Also, don't waste your money on shampoos for this. The skull cannot absorb nutrients.
Its only till I get an appointment with the dr. Also I am not using any such Shampoo just oiling my hair and using regular shampoos
Do you apply oil to the scalp and massage? I ask this because this can cause the older hairs (hairs at the end of the growth phase) to shed out. Also leaving oil on the scalp for too long can cause shedding.
Are you seeing bald patches? Is your ponytail thinner? What oil are you applying? I shed with vatika.
Glad you're seeing a doctor.
Yes I am seeing bald patches n yes the ponytail is getting thinner.
I am using pure mustard oil. And I apply it for 2-3 hours after that I wash my hair n yes i do give a proper massage on. The hair as well as the scalp0 -
suzannesimmons3 wrote: »I went very thin (still thin on top) and I was very deficient in B9 and low on B12. I'm. On a very high dose folic acid supplement.
My hair are also thin on top...:-( this makes me sad
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I experienced the same thing, so I started having coconut oil to either cook with or add to my diet somehow. It completely solved my problem, good luck!!2
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faizawaseem1 wrote: »nutmegoreo wrote: »TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »Often it is recommended that a multivitamin be taken when going on a very low calorie diet. You can become low in Biotin, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Vitamin C, Zinc and Iron, etc. Protein minimum intake 46 grams/day.
Not sure I would call a 250-300 cal/day deficit a very low calorie diet. OP has been losing 1kg (2.2lb/mo).
Is 1kg a month too much?
No. My point was that with a loss of one kg/ month, you aren't doing what would be considered very low calorie (considered 800 or less, some would say less than 1000/day).0 -
CleanSlate2015 wrote: »I experienced the same thing, so I started having coconut oil to either cook with or add to my diet somehow. It completely solved my problem, good luck!!
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i can imagine how scary this is, but honestly imo you need to stop dosing yourself with everything that comes to your mind. it can't do any good and it might just confuse things when you do get your doctor's appointment and have the tests done.0
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Stress can also cause hair loss,1
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I think you would get a better opinion with a doctor. Changing diet could result in hair loss. Most of the time it's temporary. But it's been 7 months now so that might be a warning sign.
It could due to stress. But could also be from diet. You may think you are eating clean but are you eating right? Right does not mean sticking with few particular food to get your cal count right. Even with protein, fat, or carb, you should be getting them from variety of sources. If you have been logging your food, your doc should be able to read them and understand what you are lacking or should be eating.
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Thanks alot these articles are very helpful... :-)0 -
I think you would get a better opinion with a doctor. Changing diet could result in hair loss. Most of the time it's temporary. But it's been 7 months now so that might be a warning sign.
It could due to stress. But could also be from diet. You may think you are eating clean but are you eating right? Right does not mean sticking with few particular food to get your cal count right. Even with protein, fat, or carb, you should be getting them from variety of sources. If you have been logging your food, your doc should be able to read them and understand what you are lacking or should be eating.
Cheers
I think it is due to my diet and may be because I am stressing way too much about the hair loss.0 -
celestestar wrote: »Stress can also cause hair loss,
Yes its due to stress too.0 -
canadianlbs wrote: »i can imagine how scary this is, but honestly imo you need to stop dosing yourself with everything that comes to your mind. it can't do any good and it might just confuse things when you do get your doctor's appointment and have the tests done.
I know this is scary... for now I have changed my eating habits till I get the doctor's appointment. 1 -
^^^^^ for what it's worth, i shed about half of my own hair in the year my rheumatoid arthritis was active but i didn't know what was wrong. it all grew back once things were under control. 0 -
Wendyanneroberts wrote: »I agree you should see a Dr, in case there is a medical reason behind your hair loss. While also checking your macro are well balanced, especially proteins and fat. Personally I never realised how much my diet was lacking in both, until meticulus logging on MFP. My diet at the time was "clean", but not very well balanced. I was lacking certain nutrients and not eating enough calories, while trying to lose weight. I'm now eating a healthier, well balanced diet. [Still lost weight, but in a healthier way.]
Everyone is different, and I'm not qualified in any way, but I will share my story, in case it helps. (Apologise for length)
Since then, I've been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, which among other symptoms, also caused hair loss and extremely brittle nails. From personal experience my general health has improved, along with the health of my hair and nails, with me increasing my intake of both protein and fat. In addition (as recommend by my Doctor), I have also increased foods rich in Selenium into my diet. While also taking a daily Selenium supplement. This nutrient specifically helps healthy skin, nails and hair. A combination of more protein, fats and Selenium, taken on a daily basis has really helped the overall condition of my hair and nails.
which autoimune disease? I have been experiencing hair loss for over 4 years now. My specialist found no problems with my thyroid, vitamins except for Iron being a little on the lower side of normal.
It was either use a substance on my scalp that prevents hair loss but it is expensive and i have to use it for the rest of my life or just accept as is.
But i also have brittle nails so i am curious as to what it is and if this might be what i have.
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@Finkelstien you should really open your diary. And, log diligently, since doctors know about this program, and may want a printout.0
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I have stress related alopecia (hair loss). So 3-4 times in the last 20 years I've developed circular bald spots.The first time was the worst and I was 18. It was like a reverse Mohawk and took like 20 minutes to do a combover ponytail. A dermatologist told me it was stress induced. The craziest thing is that I won't feel particularly stressed until my body is like f you, deal with your emotions. My hair has always grown back; but you still need to see a Dr, because there is more than 1 type and cause for alopecia.0
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