having alot of hair loss lately... pls help
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so for about a month and a half i have been losing alot of hair. my ponytail is getting really thin. can you please tell me of a vitamen or regimen that will help with that? thanks
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a lot of time its protein. make sure that you're getting enough of it.0
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bump...I'd like to know too!0
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Folic Acid helps. I'm taking this stuff called Diatomaceous earth and it's been helping with my hair. I've seen sprouts!0
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I have been losing more hair than usual too. My doc checked my Hemoglobin and Thyroid. Sometimes those can go wacky when you're losing weight. Mine were all fine. Curious if anyone else has some answers.0
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go to your local drug store and get these vitamins...hair, skin and nails vitamins....that's exactly what they are called...i work for kmart pharmacy...alot of my customers (mainly elderly) use them for their nails, my sister used it for her skin...they're really good vitamins...haven't heard any complaint good luck0
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bump! mine comes out in hand fulls & brush fulls. i can have a handful by the time i wash it or brush it. Stress can do it & i have PCOS, which will also cause it!0
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Your hair naturally has times of the year that it sheds more. That's totally normal. Autumn is also that time for me.
Make sure there's enough good fats in your diet. Take a regular vitamin. That's all your hair needs. Losing a lot of hair in the fall is completely normal most of the time.
However, if you feel your hair is actually thinning and not just shedding, you absolutely should go to the doctor.0 -
Are you getting enough fat? Theres a lady at weight watchers that loss all of her hair because she didn't have any oils/fat in her body. maybe increase your omega-3 including fish, salmon, tuna, peanuts, canola oil, olive oil.0
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Try Biotin.
I know alot of multi-vitamans have it already in them, but boost with an extra.0 -
Bump!0
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As a medical person, I'd say have your thyroid checked. On a personal level, if my B12 level gets low, my hair falls out. Don't ignore it. See your doctor & have some labs done.0
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It's usually protein related. Biotin may help as well.0
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Look for vitamin B12 and include eggs, meat, and poultry in your diet. Protein..protein...Protein!0
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I agree with the two above posts, about fat. There are unhealthy fats (saturated and trans) that need to be reduced when trying to lose weight. But be sure you are getting enough mono and polyunsaturated fats. They are very good for your skin and keeping your hair healthy and shiny.
Good sources of healthy fat are:
Avocado
Nuts (any kind of unsalted nut, including peanut butter)
Fish (salmon is the best)
Healthy cooking oils (EVOO, canola or peanut oil)
You can also take Omega 3 suppliments, which help hair, heart, skin, and joint health0 -
Agreed - my thyroid issue caused significant hair thinning. Definitely should get that checked out as it will also make dieting difficult.0
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i was just hoping it was shedding to grow new hair but im not sure and i stress very easily bc im an over thinker. i will defenently get to the dr soon becus i dont wanna go bald. i dont think its lack of protien becus thats the only thing i usually go over on everyday. need to get vitamens becus i dont take any. thanks for all the help ladies0
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Get your thyroid checked out.0
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Well I think that people are missing a big question here. Before I ask, just know I am by no means accusing you of it, just the first question that came to mind. Are you bulimic or anorexic? Hair loss is a quite common side effect to those with a serious ED. If you do, that could be your answer and I obviously advise you to seek help. If not, there are a number of things it could be, and all of them you need to be checked by your doctor for as soon as you can. Good luck!0
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hell no im neither. i love food too much. lol0
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KYLIECAKES0405 What have you been taking to thicking your hair, the picture looks as though you have a head full of healthy hair? I need to know like yesterday my thyroid been working overtime thinning my hair0
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