When I brush my hair and wash it my hair falls out. How long has this lasted for those who have lost hair?

I lost a ton of hair between 4 - 8 months post op. The volume of my hair was pretty much cut in half. It would come out en masse in the shower, on hair bands, hair brushes, etc... I had bald patches near my temples, similar to where I lost hair when I was breast feeding, and the top of my head was noticeably thinner. I tried oral biotin supplements and nothing seemed to change.The product that really saved me was Nature's Bounty Hair Skin and Nail gummies. It is growing back well since I began these and I have about 2" of new growth all over my head. I did have to get my hair cut a little shorter than usual to even things out, but the ends were just strings anyway. I expected hair loss, but was really shocked by how much I lost and how it stressed me out!

I went back to natural hair 8 years ago to stop hair shedding from the use of high blood pressure meds. At one poing I could fill up a ziplock sandwich bag with hair every morning. Just the thought of having to go through that again makes me sick to my stomach. It was so hard emotionally when it happened before. I know its just hair but I'm at that age now where it might not come back. In my culture our hair is our crown of glory and we put a lot of time and expenses into maintaining it. Sigh...

I have lost most of my hair, and I am 8 months out. I do have regrowth and have cut my hair off. Make sure you are getting your protein and water intake up. Good luck!

Thanks for all your comments!

Llysine may be worth the research and investment...

My doc said between 3-9 months. The dietician recommended adding hydrolyzed collagen powder to my shakes. Hopefully it helps! I’m at month 5 and it’s all coming out!

My nut told me that the typical hair loss happens from 3-6 months.

I am 3 month and half post operation and am loosing too much hair its getting me insane! I went seeing a dermatologist, she gave me biotin shots!
I am very stressed and afraid from this matter as i feel incapable to brush my hair or even touch it as many hair will fall in my hands. It feels as if im going bald... i hope it stops soon. I honestly weren’t aware of that before the surgery i kinda feel sad.

So anyone have recommendations on Shampoo/conditioner? Nioxon??

Products usually just speed up the phases a little, but really don't stop the loss much. They can help the new growth stay healthier. I take an extra folic acid as well as the biotin, but have noticeable hair loss and it was thinning to begin with. Hopefully it stops soon.

I do use peppermint oil in my leave-in conditioner - there was a study done that favorably compared the results to rogaine use.

8 hours ago, amyandgreg1234 said:

So anyone have recommendations on Shampoo/conditioner? Nioxon??

I found a really good video about hair loss after surgery here, its long but interesting... I ended up taking notes. Towards the end they talk about shampoos etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W72bShBT4pY