Hair loss

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  • rparkerslim
    rparkerslim Posts: 398 Member
    I take folic Acid and Biotin for my hair. My rheumatologist gave me the folic acid but I buy it over the counter along with the Biotin.
  • gothchiq
    gothchiq Posts: 4,590 Member
    You probably need more iron.
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    edited July 2017
    I would like to repeat. I would not take any individual supplement unless I had a doctor tell me I was deficient in anything. A multivitamin can cover many minimums. I hope you do not decide to take Iron pills since they can be dangerous. And other vitamins need others to function. Example taking too much Zinc can lower your Copper, lower immunity, and low HDL. A multi will have the right zinc/copper ratio. You have to be really careful.
  • KiraChristiansen
    KiraChristiansen Posts: 26 Member
    Don't mess around with any changes until you see a doctor. From the information you've given, it sounds like you have a medical condition. Your doctor will be able to give you more comprehensive information, as they can run blood tests to check hormone and nutrient levels- which people responding on the internet cannot do. In the meantime, try to de-stress a bit. Whatever you do to make your life enjoyable, do a little bit more of it until you get to the doctor. Let yourself be distracted. There's no sense borrrowing trouble, save the energy for when you officially know what's going on.
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    canadianlbs wrote: »
    :) ^^^^^ 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.

    Its good to hear that things are good now...:-) hope things get better for me too
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    Finkelstien 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.

    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.

    Hair loss is totally related to biotin deficiency as per my doctor
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    Zipbsky wrote: »
    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.

    I have seen a doctor still it will take some time and yes m still stressed out...:'(
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    rparkerslim wrote: »
    I take folic Acid and Biotin for my hair. My rheumatologist gave me the folic acid but I buy it over the counter along with the Biotin.

    Is it good? Do you see any results?
    If it has some positive results ill start taking folic acid too
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    gothchiq wrote: »
    You probably need more iron.

    I have changed my diet patterns too now I am high on proteins and iron based items like spinach eggs chicken etc.
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    I would like to repeat. I would not take any individual supplement unless I had a doctor tell me I was deficient in anything. A multivitamin can cover many minimums. I hope you do not decide to take Iron pills since they can be dangerous. And other vitamins need others to function. Example taking too much Zinc can lower your Copper, lower immunity, and low HDL. A multi will have the right zinc/copper ratio. You have to be really careful.

    I haven't taken any medicines without consulting a doctor. The doctor asked me to change my diet for a while and focus on maintaining weoght rather than loosing more. The dr has prescribed me to take biotin supplement which is good for hair and nails n skin as well
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    Don't mess around with any changes until you see a doctor. From the information you've given, it sounds like you have a medical condition. Your doctor will be able to give you more comprehensive information, as they can run blood tests to check hormone and nutrient levels- which people responding on the internet cannot do. In the meantime, try to de-stress a bit. Whatever you do to make your life enjoyable, do a little bit more of it until you get to the doctor. Let yourself be distracted. There's no sense borrrowing trouble, save the energy for when you officially know what's going on.

    Thank you so much for the advice I have seen a doctor and he told me that people during diet often observe hairloss which is due to biotin deficiency vitamin b12 too. So I am taking biotin
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    Don't mess around with any changes until you see a doctor. From the information you've given, it sounds like you have a medical condition. Your doctor will be able to give you more comprehensive information, as they can run blood tests to check hormone and nutrient levels- which people responding on the internet cannot do. In the meantime, try to de-stress a bit. Whatever you do to make your life enjoyable, do a little bit more of it until you get to the doctor. Let yourself be distracted. There's no sense borrrowing trouble, save the energy for when you officially know what's going on.

    And also I am stressed a bit because the amount of hair I am loosing each day makes me worried everytime I comb my hair I want to cry so a bit stressed for now. Hope it gets better
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    edited July 2017
    So taking a women's multivitamin is not an option? You could end up buying a lot of bottles and spending a lot of time figuring it out then.
    Here is a list of what vitamin deficiencies can cause hair loss.
    vitamin A
    vitamin B6
    vitamin B12
    beta-carotene
    biotin
    vitamin C
    calcium
    vitamin D
    inositol
    iodine
    iron
    magnesium
    niacin
    pantothenic acid
    selenium
    zinc
    https://healdove.com/disease-illness/16-Vitamin-Deficiencies-that-Lead-to-Hair-Loss
    http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20727114,00.html
    http://www.progressivehealth.com/the-facts-about-vitamin-deficiency-and-hair-loss.htm
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    TheWJordinWJordin wrote: »
    I would like to repeat. I would not take any individual supplement unless I had a doctor tell me I was deficient in anything. A multivitamin can cover many minimums. I hope you do not decide to take Iron pills since they can be dangerous. And other vitamins need others to function. Example taking too much Zinc can lower your Copper, lower immunity, and low HDL. A multi will have the right zinc/copper ratio. You have to be really careful.

    @TheWJordinWJordin a special thanks to you. You have been constantly answering all my queries and have been advising me thanks a ton... :-)
  • KiraChristiansen
    KiraChristiansen Posts: 26 Member
    faizawaseem1 wrote: »

    Thank you so much for the advice I have seen a doctor and he told me that people during diet often observe hairloss which is due to biotin deficiency vitamin b12 too. So I am taking biotin

    Excellent! Now you have to try not to stress while letting the biotin and b12 work into your system. It's likely you won't see results for a few months yet, (your doctor likely gave you a better estimate).I know, easier said than done. To de-stress, I recommend petting an animal, if you like animals, playing a game, reading a book, or taking a bubble bath(these are my personal de-stressors-you probably have some of your own). Really, anything that lets your mind wander away from the problem for a while.
  • dutchandkiwi
    dutchandkiwi Posts: 1,389 Member
    edited July 2017
    You are the same height as me and my goal is 56kg at 1.59m, the middle of my BMI.
    I would suggest that losing 1kg a month for a prolonged time at that height means very low cal diet and quite aggressive. Seems a case of malnutrition. Allow your body to heal. I would suggest maintenance for a while
    Also personally 48 as a goal seems pretty low (BMI 18.5 if I am correct) Are you sure about that low a weight?
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    KiraChristiansen wrote: »
    faizawaseem1 wrote: »

    Thank you so much for the advice I have seen a doctor and he told me that people during diet often observe hairloss which is due to biotin deficiency vitamin b12 too. So I am taking biotin

    Excellent! Now you have to try not to stress while letting the biotin and b12 work into your system. It's likely you won't see results for a few months yet, (your doctor likely gave you a better estimate).I know, easier said than done. To de-stress, I recommend petting an animal, if you like animals, playing a game, reading a book, or taking a bubble bath(these are my personal de-stressors-you probably have some of your own). Really, anything that lets your mind wander away from the problem for a while.

    @KiraChristiansen I do spend my time reading books and playing games. Also spend some of it watching seasons but you know hair are such an important part of you that loosing them stresses you out. You have been so kind and a sweetheart thanks for the guidance and showing so much care means a lot... :-) need some prayers so that I get better soon...:-)
  • faizawaseem1
    faizawaseem1 Posts: 41 Member
    dutchandkiwi wrote: »
    You are the same height as me and my goal is 56kg at 1.59m, the middle of my BMI.
    I would suggest that losing 1kg a month for a prolonged time at that height means very low cal diet and quite aggressive. Seems a case of malnutrition. Allow your body to heal. I would suggest maintenance for a while
    Also personally 48 as a goal seems pretty low (BMI 18.5 if I am correct) Are you sure about that low a weight?

    I am in maintainence phase now. High with the proteins and iron rich foods. So I am going to maintain this weight of 52 kg.
    And I never starved my self so I dont think its malnutrition actually It might be because I am lactose intolerant I cannot have milk and smoothies. Also a little less inclined towards meat and beef.
    I preferred chicken vegetables and pulses over meat and beef so this is where I lacked. Dr has not only asked me to take biotin but also to increase the intake of mutton and beef so that I get more protein from food.
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