Hair loss, does cutting your hair matter?

[living55 98]

I have posted about this before but I feel like I need to revisit it. 6 months in and my hair (which I didn't have a lot to spare to begin with) is still falling out … a lot. People really cannot notice but all the hair around the house and the tiny pony tails plus the bunches in my brushes/combs shows me much to worry about. I am doing Biotin but I do not see it doing anything for me unless not being completely bald is the magic. My question is this: Will cutting my hair make a difference or will it continue to fall out regardless? I am seeing my physician soon and will definitely ask but I just wanted to hear other thoughts. It is just very worrisome and just seeing all this hair come out is beginning to take a toll on me. As far as weight loss it is slow and steady but I know that I need to contribute more to reach my goal at a faster pace. Thanks in advance for any and all feedback.

[AvaFern 3,516]

My hair fell out for probably 9-11 months. It finally started growing a little in January and I just got a hair cut where the ends of my hair is almost at the point where the new growth has come in. It feels much thicker and healthier now, thank goodness, I thought I would end up bald.

Cutting your hair won't affect whether or not it falls out, but you will see less of it all over your floors and in your shower drain which may psychologically make you feel better. I noticed that my hair was much more noticeable as being thin when it was longer, but that may also just be in my head.

[SeahawksFan 444]

I decided to cut mine because it makes it fuller if it's got less length pulling it down. No one has noticed the thinning but me and my hair dresser. I am also taking Biotin in hopes that it's helping but who knows.

Good luck-

LA

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Agreed. It won't stop the Hair loss but it may make it more manageable.

[NoBsVs 70]

My NUT recommended Omega Superb and Amino Complex to prevent hair loss. She said that Biotin doesn't really work for it unless you already have a Biotin deficiency, which I thought was odd, because everyone I've ever known who has had weight loss surgery has sworn by biotin.

Anyway, I'm taking all three, just in case. I still have a ways to go before I start losing hair, since I'm only two weeks out, so I honestly can't say if these other things help or not. But I thought I would just throw the info out there.

[living55 98]

Thank you everyone for all your help, saw my physician and they recommended to advise a dermatologist. I may just cut it anyway.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

In anticipation of significant hair loss, I did cut mine real short and bought the caps and turbans that chemo-therapy patients wear. I was ready to buy a wig if I had to. I followed my doctor's orders of Protein (80 g), calories 800-1200) and fluids (60-80oz). In additon, I took and - still take at 16 months - 20,000 mcg of Biotin per day (Walgreen's Finest brand 2 x 10,000mcg). I did not lose any unusual amounts of hair beyond the few daily strays that are normal.

This result is definitely not typical. Maybe I am just lucky and the Biotin is nothing more than expensive pee. Who knows? There are a few other rare birds on this forum that have not experienced unusual Hair loss. I wish you the best in this regard. Good luck.

[gigito2 52]

They told you to see a dermatologist? My surgery is a few months away, but see my derm guy next month, so if I understand you correctly, I'll ask him. Thanks.

Thank you everyone for all your help, saw my physician and they recommended to advise a dermatologist. I may just cut it anyway.

[NoBsVs 70]

I've heard that age has a lot to do with it too. The younger you are, the less likely you are to lose your hair. At least, that's what my surgeon said.