Minimizing Hair Loss When You Have PCOS

[Ylime 453]

I've seen a few people mention this on various boards/pages but of course now I can find them.

Due to PCOS I already have unwanted hair in unwanted places. I've heard that people with this issue should not take Biotin as that will cause ALL hair to increase. So for those also experiencing the same problems what have you done to try and help minimize the Hair loss after surgery?

Has anyone had any experience with Nioxin or other shampoos that claim to help? Rogaine for women? I'm willing to try anything when I get to that stage!

[Losingit2018 1,170]

I did a lot of research on Hair loss after WLS. My findings have been that the single most important thing anyone can do to minimize hair loss post op is to get as much Protein in that you possibly can post op.

Shampoos and topical solutions just don't work.

[Creekimp13 5,838]

I think Rogaine helps. I've been using the foam in a preventative capacity. Am over four months out, very little Hair loss so far.

I don't eat starvation levels of calories...have been eating 1000-1200 since week 3 post op....that might help, too.

[Ylime 453]

Thanks guys - I'm willing to do all of the above to help! lol I already have fake bangs I wear from time to time so also not opposed to wearing a wig for a period of time if it gets really bad!