OK November Bandsters!

I am needing some reassuring today. My hair is falling out at a rapid pace. I have noticed for the last month that my hair is noticeably thinning out. Now I do know that it is normal to lose some hair but at rate I am going I won't have much left.

Everyday, when I take my shower I lose a drain full. I towel dry my hair and lose some more. I comb my hair and lose some more. OMG I am shedding.

I read on the General board the hairloss thread but I want to know if you November Bandsters are experiencing hairloss.

This is what I am doing to combat it but have not seen it work and started this over 2 weeks ago.

1. Increase my Protein
   
2. Take Biotin 2500mcg daily
   
3. Shampoo/Condition with Nioxin (only sold in hair salons)
   

What else do you recommend?

Edited March 28, 200818 yr by hollyberries
Because I am an idiot speller!

Cindy,

Has your hair stopped falling out? I hope so.

Cindy,

Has your hair stopped falling out? I hope so.

Thanks for checking in Jill. I am still losing my hair and more than I want to. However, I am dealing with it vigilantly. I am increasing my Protein, taking 5000 mcg of Biotin and using Nixoin. Hopefully it will help.

Cindy

I am at the point of looking for a little "hair hat". I really have very little hair in the front. I already had female pattern baldness before the surgery, and it's really awful now. The top of my head gets sunburned all the time and I notice that people look at the top of my head often when talking to me. I think a "hair hat" is going to be a good solution.

I am at the point of looking for a little "hair hat". I really have very little hair in the front. I already had female pattern baldness before the surgery, and it's really awful now. The top of my head gets sunburned all the time and I notice that people look at the top of my head often when talking to me. I think a "hair hat" is going to be a good solution.

Foofy-

I am so sorry to hear that your are experiencing this. I truly understand what you are going through. What is a hair hat?

Cindy

PS: I was wondering where you have been lately? The Nymphs have been very quiet lately.

Hey HollyBerries,

Good to hear from you. I've been working out of town and just lurking occasionally on the site. Got back yesterday.

A "hair hat" is foofy-speak for a toupee. I need a little rug to cover just the top. I found this site on the internet and one of the pictures of their clients was just what I had in mind. I just have to make the decision to do it or not, because - I suspect that once you start wearing a hear hat you are kind of committed to it. People are going to notice if you stop....

Before and After Photos for Hair Replacement Systems

I've been losing a lot of hair this week -- due to the chemo, of course. The medicine goes after fast-growing cells, which includes the cancer cells but also includes hair cells, as well as blood cells, which is why I have to be careful about infection and bleeding. Anyway, the drugs I'm on are not supposed to cause complete hair loss but definitely thinning. I've read that you can lose up to 50 percent of your hair without it being noticeable. I have fine hair but a lot of it so it's not noticeable yet but I shed more than my dogs!

Anyway, next Friday, I'm either getting a cut or a wig, depending on how much hair I have left. I was also going to get some low lights to help make my brown/gray roots less noticeable without have to apply chemicals every six weeks, as I have in the past to stay blond. My hair should grow back when I'm through with chemo but it can take awhile and I'm not finished yet. If I knew for sure I was going to lose it all, I'd go ahead and shave it off but since that's not the likely scenario, I'm trying to make the best of what I have. :thumbup:

Hi, You've had some very good replies. I would only add that your doctor can tell you if it is "telogen hair loss", that is, the hair in the intact follicle is falling out, but is expected to regrow. Oral zinc pill and a good zinc shampoo are often used. Good luck.