Hair falling out! Help

pianolover2012

By all means check with your GP on this but, I will tell you that I have had this issue twice in the past due to weight loss. At one point I lost 1/2 of my hair and Biotin did not help whatsoever, but I did use a Shampoo called Nioxin or Nutri-ox and this helped my hair grow back in, as it was recommended by my hairdresser. I also took biotin, and ensured I was getting enough protein. So this time around I am now down 99 lbs, but in 14 mths, I have not lost any hair of significance. If you doc clears you of any medical issues, you might give the shampoo a try.

Love me some Nioxin. I have found it in grocery stores like Publix (South Carolina). It works by cleansing the shaft and root system of your hair while promoting healthy growth. While I agree with others that you should definitely see your doctor, this might help for now.

rozarotti

Folic Acid and Biotin should help. Most likely your not getting enough nutrients with your diet. Anorexics have this problem due to lack of nutrients. Make sure to see your Dr to check all your levels. If your potassium is out of whack that can create serious health problems!

get10fit2013

I'm having the same problem, although I eat plenty of protein and fats. My calories are typically near 1600/day (which is way lower than I was eating pre-diet, but plenty enough in my opinion). I've had my thyroid checked, hormones checked, everything always comes back normal. My skin is very dry too here in the last year or so. The only difference is I had a combination hysterectomy/ gall bladder removal surgery in October. IDK if I'm not processing and absorbing the fat now? Or if it could be hormone related, since I only have one ovary now? It's very depressing though. My hair is WAY thinner now than ever. Could it be age? Dr.s can't seem to give me any answers. One thing I do notice from these posts is the Biolage statement. I'm currently using BioInfusion, which is supposed to be some "generic" type of Biolage product. It's a long shot, but I'm going to discontinue it and see if I see a difference. Worth a try.

AbsoluteNG

My guess is that you are insulin resistant.

prettyface55

Hair loss is quite common with rapid weight loss.
If you look at any Bariatric forum most of the people in there get it, it tends to be from lack of protein. If you up you protein to 90+ grams a day I would be willing to bet the hair loss would stop.

I do agree with the others to see a doctor and get any tests they recommend but try adding more protein in your diet and see if that helps.

this sounds very logical!

fruttibiscotti

Go to your doctor.

^^^ this! Go see a doctor!

Your hair falling out is something on the outside, and who knows what other things you got going on the inside. Most likely just a quick or easy fix to your diet, but don't wait for the problem to get worse!

50racinggirl

I have lost 94lbs over the last year. I eat very healthy and workout 6 days a week (cardio and weights). Recently my hair has started to come out in large amounts and I can feel how much thinner my hair is now...... HELP!!! What is causing this?!

I had the same issue happen to me just last year. The first thing I say is to go have a thyroid test. When hair falls out it is usually a sign that your hormones are out of whack. My thyroid was fine, but my doctor put me on trace minerals and fish oil. It was stopped and is now growing back.

Celeigh12

I lost about 40% of mine when I lost the bulk of my weight despite keeping high calories, healthy foods, lots of good fat and high protein levels (over 100g), vitamins and taking it slow. It's par for the course in my experience with a big weight loss. It should stop within 3 months and start growing back within 6 months.

diannethegeek

This thread is a year old. I wonder if they OP ever found her answer.

Homemaker57

I would wait on the doctor visit and see what happens over the next several weeks. If the hair loss slows back down to a normal level, I would just shrug it off as a side effect of weight loss.


Stress and depression can cause it too, btw. I had a phase where a bunch of my hair fell out, it was gross because when my bf ran his fingers through my hair he'd come out with a handful of hair! Ugh. But it stopped and was fine. I'm told hair loss usually occurs about 3 months after a high stress time? But who knows.


I don't know of anything that puts your health in immediate danger, so I would say just keep calm and see what happens.

dakotababy

Yes. I had this happen. I was tracking with MFP, working out - all that, but until I got my Bodymedia armband my hair was falling out and my scalp was becoming more and more visible.

I increased my calories and now I eat at a 500 cal deficit from my TDEE and finally...my hair has stopped falling out.

Smeltzer2

Make sure you have oil in your food plan.

Alatariel75

earldinerobinson

Shedding can be seasonal. Also if there's a baby at abt 8 months old hair loss is noticed because of hormonal changes. You may be deficient in b vitamins. Last but not least get your thyroid checked. No, I'm not a Dr. But I do have 40 yesrs as a hairdresser and has had thousand of clients with the problem and it is a process of elimination.

Irenaekl

I have had this problem on and off for many years. I have had thyroid tests and, in fact, just about every test known to modern medicine, I have had many different treatments both internal and external. I was part of a research programme into hair loss. It is not related to stress, depression, weight loss or any deficiencies.

In other words no-one knows why it happens. I hate how thin my hair is but I have had to learn to live with it.

Get yourself checked out - there may be a specific reason in your case.

jennegan1

This happened to me last year. It really worried me .Everytime I ran my fingers through it , it would come away in my hand. I hear it's common in runners , so maybe it's the cardio. I stopped running for 2 months and my hair seemed to thicken . I have just started running again so will be interested to see if the same thing happens this time. I've also heard it could be a seasonal thing , more common as we age . I'm 37 , how old are you ?

Not just the fact of getting older but also going thru menopause causes hair loss and hair thinning as well...my mom always had thin hair when she went thru menopause {she started young in her 40s} her hair got thinner and fell out more as well

goldfinger88

You should see what your doctor has to say before doing much of anything. But I do know of people who have had this problem and they started taking Biotin and their hair grew back nice and thick. But do see your doctor as he or she may want to run some tests to ruie out things.

Seajolly

My best friend drank Diet Coke for years, and her hair slowly and steadily started falling out. Finally, she read a study that said hair loss could be caused by it!

Go to your doctor... It could be anything!