Hair shedding and breakouts =[

[Squid 23]

Within the last few weeks I've been shedding pretty bad and my hair wasn't super thick to begin with. I was taking around 5k+ mgs a day of Biotin in addition to a general hair skin and nail supplement which contained Biotin as well but I think it was causing me to break out really really badly. So I suspended taking it about 2 weeks ago after I read that it can cause acne.

While the jury is still out as to if biotin can directly cause breakouts I personally seemed to get them really bad when I was taking it. I also started oral birth control about a month before surgery which is supposed to combat some hormonal acne. I can't figure out what the culprit is causing my skin to be so bad. Could there be a correlation with all the stress my body is under losing so much weight? I've bought some otc acne washes to no avail, tried leaving it alone and just using Water, spot treating..... nothing seems to be working.

Did any of yall experience anything similar? When will my hair stop shedding and start regrowing? Its great to have a new body but my hair and skin is just a wreck right now and its a little disconcerting. =/

[McButterpants 2,846]

Interesting you posted this...I'm starting to shed as well. Doctor suggested taking Folate and Biotin along w/ making sure I get my Protein in.

I didn't connect my face breaking out to the Biotin until you mentioned it. I have been experiencing some acne recently and now that I think of it, it's coincides with me starting the Biotin. Interesting.

I started using a product called Toppik for the thinning in on top - another member here suggested it. I'm glad she did. It covers the thin spots well.

My doc did say that anything you lose post-op will grow back in 6 months. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[DianaE 128]

I am 15 months out and I think my Hair loss stopped around a year or so out.. and was only really bad for about 3 - 5 months.. My experience was no one noticed it except me and my hairdresser. I took nothing to try to counter act it other than just trying to follow plan of Water and Protein. It will be ok. It will get thick again.. Everything takes time. Don't stress over it, just enjoy your new life

[Squid 23]

Interesting you posted this...I'm starting to shed as well. Doctor suggested taking Folate and Biotin along w/ making sure I get my Protein in.

I didn't connect my face breaking out to the Biotin until you mentioned it. I have been experiencing some acne recently and now that I think of it, it's coincides with me starting the Biotin. Interesting.

I started using a product called Toppik for the thinning in on top - another member here suggested it. I'm glad she did. It covers the thin spots well.

My doc did say that anything you lose post-op will grow back in 6 months. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

That is interesting that you experienced it as well on the biotin. I guess it is just a side effect. I read that it hasn't really been substantiated that it really helps with hair regrowth so I'll probably just cram Protein and not take it at all anymore.

That stuff looks cool. If it gets much worse I'll probably have to pick some up. I have been doing blow outs and moving my part around to help disguise but its still bothersome. My fingers are crossed too! Six months would be nice!

I am 15 months out and I think my Hair loss stopped around a year or so out.. and was only really bad for about 3 - 5 months.. My experience was no one noticed it except me and my hairdresser. I took nothing to try to counter act it other than just trying to follow plan of Water and protein. It will be ok. It will get thick again.. Everything takes time. Don't stress over it, just enjoy your new life

Thanks for sharing your experience. I think it just is really freaking me out seeing so much after showering and stuff but maybe isn't quite as noticeable on my head as I think it is. Sound advice, I'm sure stressing over it isn't helping at all. Thanks for the encouragement

[dfwtxmissy 108]

Ok..no hair loss but I feel like I am going thru puberty again...My face is erupting and yes...I take Biotin. I have an appointment with a dermatologist on Monday...gonna ask if it's the Biotin and then go from there.

[Squid 23]

Ok..no hair loss but I feel like I am going thru puberty again...My face is erupting and yes...I take Biotin. I have an appointment with a dermatologist on Monday...gonna ask if it's the Biotin and then go from there.

Yeah exactly! As if one puberty wasn't tortuous enough.

What did the dermatologist say about the biotin?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

The bad news is the majority of us will lose our hair over time. Biotin/protein/anything else isn't going to prevent it. It's due to the shock of surgery in general and the shock of our bodies being given only enough food to survive. Our bodies are going to send the tiny bit of nutrients we give it to function our brains and our hearts. Our hair can go... at least according to it. I have to say, I prefer this idea over the alternative!

And the good news is, it will grow back. In this case, Biotin can increase the output.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Ladies, during the Hair loss period, were you able to use mouse, gel, hairspray, curlers, curling iron......any of that?

[dfwtxmissy 108]

Squid,

I asked him about the Biotin and he said that was not the issue. I have Rosacea and will be using Metrogel and oracea which is basically an antibiotic that is used for acne and facial breakouts....yep...puberty...LOL

[SuperFab 689]

I'm presleeve but I was already told to expect to lose hair Bc of exactly what LMD said, and that due to the change in hormones (especially estrogen) from the surgery and losing weight, that it is possible to have irregular periods and skin breakouts. April

Edited January 15, 2014 by superfatty

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