Hair loss?

TexasNurseMom78
TexasNurseMom78 Posts: 897 Member
edited September 27 in Health and Weight Loss
Since losing weight, actullay mostly just in the last couple weeks, I have started to notice my hair is getting really thin. I have never had super thick, full hair, so this is really bad for me! I eat at least 65g protein every day. What else can I do to help with the hair loss?

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  • ramseyrose
    ramseyrose Posts: 421 Member
    I was going to say are you getting plenty of protein.

    Are you taking any appetite suppresent or other diet pills? I lost a lot of hair 2 years ago which coincided with me taking Alli. I asked the pharmacist if it was a known side effect but he sad it wasnt listed.

    Brazil nuts are supposed to be good for hair loss in men due to the selenium. Dont know if it works for women
  • Naressa
    Naressa Posts: 1
    Take some vitamins! They have special vitamins for healthy hair. Also I prenatal vitamins are super good for hair.
  • dawnmarieee
    dawnmarieee Posts: 11 Member
    Try biotin supplement (comes in different brands). I have friends that swear by it for hair loss (also helps your nails)
  • Shamrock40
    Shamrock40 Posts: 264
    Next time you go to the doctor, have them check your thyroid. Since losing weight, your thyroid may be a tad out of wack. One side effect of hypo-thyroidism is hair loss. Just a thought!
  • rgoodearl
    rgoodearl Posts: 360 Member
    Wow...I was getting ready to start the same discussion...in the last 4 months...my hair is falling out like crazy...not sure what's going on....my protien is decent....:ohwell:
  • raychybabe
    raychybabe Posts: 121 Member
    Hair thinning in women can be down to changes in hormones. However, stressful events can trigger alopecia, which is hair loss. That's what I got after I worked abroad for 3 months - th ehomesickness took its toll on me and when I got back, I started losing hair in big patches, but that was very psychological related - your body turns on your own immune system. I know women who have just given birth get thinning hair sometimes due to a massive hormonal shift their body goes through after labour.

    Best bet to see your doctor if you're concerned.
  • mlemonroe2
    mlemonroe2 Posts: 603
    my hair is falling out, too! I heard take multivitamins.
  • berchen82
    berchen82 Posts: 59
    My doctor told me to take iron and zinc pills.1 of them each day and it seems to work :-)
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