The case of the missing hairs...

[UalreadyKnow 843]

Ok, so I started losing hair 3 months post op. I was ok with that, as I had been forewarned plenty about that happening. It started to get very thin,so on suggestions from my hairdresser, we cut it. I have naturally curly hair. Immediately, I knew it was a mistake! It was so frizzy!!! It doesn't even curl anymore! And to top it off.., I've now developed alopecia of the eyebrows!! Doc is waiting on labwork to come in, but her suspicions are zinc deficiency? I do take a multi, Calcium and 10,000mcg of Biotin daily. Please vets, tell me it'll get better!! I can deal with thinning, frizzy hair but now no eyebrows??? I just woke up and they were gone?

Edited March 30, 2016 by UalreadyKnow

[KristenVSG2014 1,871]

Hmm, never heard of that before. Hopefully it's just a side effect from the hormones. If not have them check your thyroid too. Do you already fill your brows in with a pencil or powder?

Edited to add: My hair loss lasted about 3 months. My new growth is still not the same length as my hair I didn't lose.

Edited March 30, 2016 by KristenVSG2014

[UalreadyKnow 843]

Yes, I do fill them in as I have very light hair and barely there eyebrows to begin with. I am looking into microblading. It looks promising but somewhat expensive. I am hoping things will get back to normal as time passes, but if at my 1 yr surgiversary my eyebrows are still missing... I will have some even if tattooing is my only option!

I will mention my thyroid to her when I see her, thanks. And congrats on the new baby hairs!!

[beinghappy2day 6]

I read at 5 months post op your body goes into shock and that's why you lose hair. My hair is still baby fine. It never came back like it was. I had to stop taking Biotin. I was growing hair on my face and pretty much everywhere! I hope you find answers. I'm 5 1/2 years post op.

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