Does everyone lose their hair?
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infinitevast
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Hello. Started my weight loss journey back in January and have lost 71 pounds so far. For the past couple of months I've started noticing a LOT of hair loss. When I shower, brush or do anything to it. I'm always pulling what feels like handfuls out. It's not usual for me. Was wondering if anyone else had experienced the same or if it's even related to the weight loss? Thanks!
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how much are you eating daily?
this is a sign of malnutrition0 -
This has actually happened to me twice - although I always put it down to stress!0
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I eat about 1200-1250 calories a day. Rarely go under . I did go out and buy a multivitamin. I'm hoping this may help..0
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how much are you eating daily?
this is a sign of malnutrition
Yes - hair loss is a big concern.0 -
how much are you eating daily?
this is a sign of malnutrition
^^ This. If you're at 1200 calories or less and aren't eating back your exercise calories and/or you're severely restricting a particular food group, you may be malnourished.0 -
When I was at my heaviest it happened to me, docs tested for thyroid issues. Apparently hair loss is associated with an under active thyroid. Mine wasn't in the end but I was very low in iron and vitamin D, I was also very tired all the time. Now on iron supplements and things are better. Maybe ask your doctor for some tests, hope this helps0
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I eat about 1200-1300 calories a day. Rarely go under . I did go out and buy a multivitamin. I'm hoping this may help..
i dont mean to freak you out, it could be stress as the other poster said, or hormone changes due to the new weight loss0 -
The same has happened to me. I'm definitely not malnourished and I feel like I eat MUCH better than I used to because now I actually eat veggies and fruits and that never used to happen. My hair has gotten MUCH thinner to the point where it's starting to worry me. I've even tried taking a biotin supplement and I haven't really seen a difference. Sorry I can't help but you're not alone because it's happeneing to me too! I've lost around 60 pounds (had lost close to 90 at my lowest last year but put some back on and am just now coming back to get it off and keep heading in the right direction).0
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I had lost too. Mine was breakage from having to wash my hair twice as much as i used to combined with the excessive sweat and pulling my hair back and wearing bandanas all the time to keep it out of my eyes when i worked out. I ended up having to cut my hair short0
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my hair has got a lot better since i started eating better, even eating at a deficit (though it's only a small deficit anyway)0
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There are many factors to consider. Everyone loses hair. It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush—and that's normal. On average, we lose fifty to a hundred hairs a day, note to quote, but that's just hair going through its cycles, and there will be a new one to replace it. But hair loss may be a sign of medical conditions as well. Excessive weight loss or stress can trigger, it can be hereditary, due to thyroid, iron deficiency, excessive styling etc. If you have any serious concerns, I would suggest checking with your doctor.0
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How's your dietary fat intake? I've never experienced with, even with a 53 lb loss but that was over 9 months.0
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I did lose A LOT of hair as I neared my goal weight - but it all grew back! I was not malnourished. I only cut about 250 calories a day from my TDEE, ate over 2,000 calories a day and lost slowly.
I had bloodwork done to check my thyroid and vitamin levels. Everything came back normal, so my doctor diagnosed it as telogen effluvium (http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/effluviums) and said it is not uncommon in people who lose a significant amount of weight. Losing 66 pounds causes a pretty measurable shift in a person's hormones. It was enough to kick start a bout of telogen effluvium for me.0 -
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Im coming at this from a different angle im a qualified hairdresser and yes its common for people to lose hair that is being replaced , hair falls out for all types of reasons stress, grief, genetics, alopecia what you need to know is hair is a protein so you need to make sure your diet especially if towards 1200-1300 is full of what your body needs calcium and protein, whole grains and fresh fruit and veg or frozen and lots of water. Look at your nails if they are brittle then the bigger picture is yes you may be lacking in essential vitamins and minerals. I would suggest seeking medical advice0 -
No, I don't work out. I am on my feet for about 8 hours a day though. I run child care out of my home and they can be very demanding at times0
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There are many factors to consider. Everyone loses hair. It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush—and that's normal. On average, we lose fifty to a hundred hairs a day, note to quote, but that's just hair going through its cycles, and there will be a new one to replace it. But hair loss may be a sign of medical conditions as well. Excessive weight loss or stress can trigger, it can be hereditary, due to thyroid, iron deficiency, excessive styling etc. If you have any serious concerns, I would suggest checking with your doctor.
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I pull out what feels like a lot of hair every day. I'm not malnourished in any way, shape, or form.0 -
Have you been to the doctor since your weightloss? After losing 100 lbs, at my next doctor appointment when they did my blood work, my doctor was VERY concerned about me (and with good reason). I had tons of malnutrition issues, not the least of which was osteoperosis at a young, young age and anemia.
I don't know you, and I'm not a doctor. I don't know if you've been lifting weights and walking while losing. But if you're losing hair, that's not a good sign. It's possible you also lost bone. If you are active or plan to become active (like downhill skiing or bike riding) I HIGHLY URGE YOU to get a bone density test and get some medical advice. Or, conversely, if you aren't active, start a gentle but progressive program of self-supported, medium-impact aerobic exercises (walking, running, roller skating) where you "jar" the bones a little every time you take a step. This will help regrow bone density. I don't mean to scare you. I just want you to know that bone loss is a huge risk of losing a lot of weight and not watching your micronutrients.
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I did lose A LOT of hair as I neared my goal weight - but it all grew back! I was not malnourished. I only cut about 250 calories a day from my TDEE, ate over 2,000 calories a day and lost slowly.
I had bloodwork done to check my thyroid and vitamin levels. Everything came back normal, so my doctor diagnosed it as telogen effluvium (http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/effluviums) and said it is not uncommon in people who lose a significant amount of weight. Losing 66 pounds causes a pretty measurable shift in a person's hormones. It was enough to kick start a bout of telogen effluvium for me.
Effluvium...I will need to look into this. Thank you.0 -
No, I don't work out. I am on my feet for about 8 hours a day though. I run child care out of my home and they can be very demanding at times
your ticker says you're at goal... shouldnt you be eating at maintenance, not 1200 cals?0 -
A few years ago I lost a lot of hair when I switched to a different birth control. Have you just started or changed any medications?0
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