Hair loss help... Devastated

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I had severe Hair loss even before the sleeve -- just bad luck and bad genetics. One thing I did and want to suggest for people who feel like their hair is noticeably thinning but don't want to go all the way to a topper or a wig is scalp concealer such as Toppik or Nanogen. You just sprinkle them over your thin spots, pat into place, and apply some hair spray. They work really well! You get a color that matches your hair (my advice is when you are buying, get one canister that you think matches your hair and one canister a shade lighter -- for some reason the lighter usually works better).

Another thing you may want to consider is a new hairstyle. Long hair and center parts make hair loss more visible. Try a shorter hair cut, layered in back (like a wedge) or a bob, with a side part. These styles are flattering on lots of people and they help hide hair loss very well.

Good luck everyone! I feel your pain and have been feeling it for years

[rking 484]

Thank you for the advice!!!!!!

[sleever54 8]

Extensions glued in will make matters worse. Take Biotin and hold tight. Your hair will come back.

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[Carolyn1967 11]

Okay, officially terrified of going bald now. I've been losing my hair since my thyroid started acting up years ago. Now I find out if I have the sleeve I will lose MORE hair. I take a multi Vitamin, Vitamin D and a Hair, Skin and Nails vitamin, I wasn't worrying about my Shampoo and conditioner, got it from my salon - volumizing.

Pinkgirl1234 what happened when you used Nioxin? Anyone else too, good, bad any information would be appreciated.

Melyssafaye thank you for your input, very helpful.

Has anyone started Nioxin before surgery? Would that help?

Desperately Seeking Follicles!

[KristenLe 5,979]

Okay, officially terrified of going bald now. I've been losing my hair since my thyroid started acting up years ago. Now I find out if I have the sleeve I will lose MORE hair. I take a multi Vitamin, Vitamin D and a Hair, Skin and Nails vitamin, I wasn't worrying about my Shampoo and conditioner, got it from my salon - volumizing.

Pinkgirl1234 what happened when you used Nioxin? Anyone else too, good, bad any information would be appreciated.

Melyssafaye thank you for your input, very helpful.

Has anyone started Nioxin before surgery? Would that help?

Desperately Seeking Follicles!

This is one of my bigger fears as well. My Mom has alopecia and has been bald all my life. Any Hair loss is going to scare the crap out of me. I am just in the beginning stage of my journey but I'm going to be doing alot of research on this topic. Things I've read so far - wash infrequently, don't put back in elastic or clip, and avoid extensions or anything that will put stress on it. Please let me know if anyone has been able to avoid this and how! TY

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[rking 484]

i dont have any answers. i started my Vitamins 3 weeks before surgery. i have never had my hair fall out except when i used a prescription anti inflammatory cream on my neck. i do believe it is hormone related and i personally believe if it is going to fall out it is going to fall out. i have lost some, quite a bit, and it is not the end of the world because i know it will grow back. no one even can tell but me and my hair dresser. i am going to try a Shampoo i read about on this thread. i will let you know if it works.

i dont have any answers. i started my Vitamins 3 weeks before surgery. i have never had my hair fall out except when i used a prescription anti inflammatory cream on my neck. i do believe it is hormone related and i personally believe if it is going to fall out it is going to fall out. i have lost some, quite a bit, and it is not the end of the world because i know it will grow back. no one even can tell but me and my hair dresser. i am going to try a shampoo i read about on this thread. i will let you know if it works.

[MrsKarenC2008 622]

@cuchas I know you've gotten a lot of responses already ... but I had to add ...

First ... You are a BEAUTIFUL girl ... You are just as pretty with less hair ...

I KNOW that doesn't help or make it easier ...

But I promise ... this is a side effect and it will grow back ...

98% of us go through this and freak out ...

But ... it will get better ...

Blessings to you!

[msjg46 39]

^{I also loss a large amount of hair - 3 months out. I went to my hairdresser and she washed my hair with Nioxin and the next morning I noticed a huge difference!}

^{My hair has also become dry and I keep oil spray on it to help with that.}

^{Good luck everyone who is suffering!!}

[Lisa_85 118]

I heard it depends on how much Protein you take it in.

[Rebecca Friesen 80]

Get a cute short pixie cut. Will make your look much healthier and fuller.

[FocusOnMeNow 599]

Increase your Protein and take 10 mg of Biotin daily (that's 10,000 mcg). Low Iron is also a major reason for Hair loss. Get your levels checked and take an iron supplement 2-3 hours before and after any Calcium supplement or dairy. Finally take it easy with the hair dye. I also dye my hair and when the baby fine hairs start to grow back you don't want to disintegrate it with too many chemicals. Look into trying Demi permanent dye instaeD of permanent and/or doing your roots every 8-10 weeks instead of every 6 weeks etc depending on what your usual interval is. And/or think about highlights maybe instead of all I've color. I have tried all of the above and my hair is longer now than it was before surgery. I am about 7.5 months out

[rking 484]

Thank you for the advice. How much Protein do you get? I am already at 100 g daily.

[FocusOnMeNow 599]

100 g sounds like a lot but it depends on how much you weigh and how active you are. But it's not only Protein. It's other nutrients and also just the surgery itself is like a shock to the system that doesn't really show up till 3 months later.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I just purchased bamboo tea...will try it.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Nip in made matters worse for me.