Help...my hair is falling out and wont grow

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Loudmom01
Loudmom01 Posts: 131 Member
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I am getting worried it may be something serious. I take vitamins (Hair Skin & Nails specifically) and Omega 3. I read this was suppose to help. It has not. My hair has not grown an inch in at least the past 6 months (thats not normal as it use to grow unusually fast) and now I lose tons of hair every day.

Any ideas?
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  • jeninabilan
    jeninabilan Posts: 369 Member
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    What is your typical daily caloric intake? Your body, hair included, needs more than just supplements to be healthy. Also, your skin/hair/nails are dead cells. When something goes wrong, that can be an indication of an internal problem such as an allergy or deficiency in nutrition. I had the same problem when I was struggling with an eating disorder, even though I was taking a lot of supplements at that time.

    If you are eating healthy (staying above 1200 cals), taking supplements and have no known allergies, I would try coconut oil. I have been using organic coconut shampoo and conditioner with no chemicals which has made my har sooo much healthier in the past couple of months. It really does make a difference. People also suggest rose water, which I have yet to try. Don't dye your hair, stop putting it up and don't straighten or blow dry it for a while.. see if that helps.

    If none of those suggestions work, please see a doctor. This can be an indication of liver problems or other organ failure. Your skin/hair and nails can tell you a lot about your health.. Hope it gets better!
  • helloburger
    helloburger Posts: 243 Member
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    Is this a recent thing or has your hair been like it before?
    Do you colour your hair?
  • therealjanelle
    therealjanelle Posts: 41
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    Hair loss can also be indicative of thyroid problems. If I was having that problem I would want to consult a doctor. Good luck!
  • cheekyleonie
    cheekyleonie Posts: 140 Member
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    It'd definitely be best to ask your Doctor!
  • CatheyV
    CatheyV Posts: 2
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    It sounds like you are not eating properly and are malnourished, not getting the vitamins and minerals you need. I used to starve myself and my hair was a mess. Take care of your body, you can still diet and eat well and keep your weight down. Your only get one shot at life, be good to yourself. You should see a doctor.
  • chrissi_k
    chrissi_k Posts: 175 Member
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    I say too, the best thing you can do is ask a doctor or a specialist for hair. Good luck on finding out what is wrong. :flowerforyou:
  • marianne_s
    marianne_s Posts: 986 Member
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    You could be possibly anaemic.... get your blood tested.
  • CarolynB38
    CarolynB38 Posts: 553 Member
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    Definitely see a doctor. It could be something as simple as an underactive thyroid or anaemia, both of which can be treated with tablets. My hair falls out when my thyroid meds are too low and it breaks really easily too. It could also be malnutrition but it's not worth taking the risk of seeing what happens by changing your diet. If your hair is that bad you need to see a doctor so they can do blood tests to determine the problem. I hope you get it sorted out soon. It must be worrying :flowerforyou:
  • juliesummers
    juliesummers Posts: 738 Member
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    If you are eating healthy (staying above 1200 cals), taking supplements and have no known allergies, I would try coconut oil. I have been using organic coconut shampoo and conditioner with no chemicals which has made my har sooo much healthier in the past couple of months. It really does make a difference. People also suggest rose water, which I have yet to try. Don't dye your hair, stop putting it up and don't straighten or blow dry it for a while.. see if that helps.

    What is the brand of coconut shampoo/conditioner that you use?
    To OP: I also use MaxiHair (hair,skin,nails vitamin), I use a sulfate-free shampoo and an organic coconut shampoo, and lately I've been using virgin coconut oil as a hair mask. For me, I know I need to incorporate more [healthy] fats into my diet because they are essential for hormone production/regulation and hair/skin/nail health. What is your protein and fat intake like?
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,639 Member
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    I am getting worried it may be something serious. I take vitamins (Hair Skin & Nails specifically) and Omega 3. I read this was suppose to help. It has not. My hair has not grown an inch in at least the past 6 months (thats not normal as it use to grow unusually fast) and now I lose tons of hair every day.

    Any ideas?
    You aren't doing HCG are you?

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  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
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    Reasons your hair could be falling out:

    You are not getting enough calories and/or the right macro nutrients in your diet. See a doctor.

    You have thyroid issues. See a doctor.

    You have organ failure. See a doctor.

    You recently had a child (within the past few months). It is normal to have a lot of hair loss in the post partum period and it can be kind of scary to see all of that hair fall out, but it is normal. No need to see a doctor unless you start to see balding patches, in which case, the problem is not post partum hair loss.

    There are hair follicle diseases that can cause hair loss. You will need to see a doctor for this too.

    Best of luck. Unless you just had a baby, don't try to self medicate and resolve this. Go see a doctor.
  • nikkirenee79
    nikkirenee79 Posts: 12 Member
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    Any recent hormonal changes such as starting or stopping birth control pills or a recent pregnancy/birth? That can cause temporary hair loss.
  • Scarlett_S
    Scarlett_S Posts: 467 Member
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    My hair fell out when I lost the biggest part of my weight over six months. I started taking biotin three months in daily and using Nioxin shampoo and conditioner and scalp treatment. It has helped immensely. My hair is growing in thicker than it ever was before.
  • NiciS72
    NiciS72 Posts: 1,043 Member
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    As others have said go see your Dr. I have the same problem and asked my Endocronologist. He said it's not my thyroid at this point as it's under control, but the weight loss. I'm hoping it'll stop this year when I get to goal, but if not then I'll push the issue. Make sure you don't let your Dr. push this off as weight loss. Demand blood tests to rule out any of the conditions that may be causing it!
  • Jaymefirst
    Jaymefirst Posts: 268 Member
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    You could be possibly anaemic.... get your blood tested.

    My 12 year old daughter had the same problem. We upped her iron and it stopped falling out!
    GL
  • raychybabe
    raychybabe Posts: 121 Member
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    I lost a large area of hair in 2009 through alopecia, which was stress induced. It's where your body's own immune response attacks itself.
    If you have any questions, message me, as I know how devestating hair loss can be.
  • volebal1
    volebal1 Posts: 1
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    I agree, my husband has problems with loosing his hair and they have to adjust his thyroid medication.
  • LeanMeanFitnessMachine
    LeanMeanFitnessMachine Posts: 659
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    I would see a doctor about that - you never know what could be causing that. It could be anything from a minor scalp infection to something more serious.

    Take a look at the foods you are eating. Hair growth & replenishment relies heavily on protiens and fats (healthy fats, of course). Try to increase these two macronutrients and decrease your carbs a little bit. Eat things like fish, avocado, chicken, eggs, etc to stay on track with healthy eating & to help stimulate hair growth & health.

    As far as supplements go, I've been taking Biotin for about a month now and my hair has already grown almost a full inch! Its insane - my hair naturally grows pretty fast but this stuff puts it into overdrive (and I love it). Its also great for the actual HEALTH of your hair. I've also been told that when you combine Biotin with Folic Acid or Fish Oil supplements one tends to see even BETTER results, but I have yet to try this. Prenatals are great for hair growth too.

    [I should probably also add that I eat a high protien diet, which only works even better with the efforts of the Biotin.]

    Good luck!
  • sweetNsassy2584
    sweetNsassy2584 Posts: 515 Member
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    I've had this problem before. Not only did I have an unattractive thyroid but I was extremely malnourished. Your diet is set to private so i'm not sure how many calories you are consuming. But like others have said its your thyroid, malnutrition, or possible something else health related. Go see a dr.
  • crazyellybean
    crazyellybean Posts: 999 Member
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    Have you gotten your thyroid checked? Hair loss is a good sign of a thyroid problem.

    Try 3000-5000mg of Biotin, and don't use a cheap shampoo/conditioner.

    I was having the same issue, it looked like I was going bald (male pattern baldness) and I went and saw my doctor she put me on a low dose of Synthroid, started taking 3000mg of Biotin, and switched to a better shampoo/conditioner and my hair is now full and no longer looking bald.

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