Thinning hair (female)

Hi

My hair has thinned with weight loss. I decided my body didn't like living on less calories

I read really good reviews about taking Biotin as a supplement. So I've been taking that for a month or so but haven't noticed any improvement yet but I am still dieting


Cara

Hi

I too am suffering from my hair thinning and like yourself I can see my scalp through the hair and under lighting. My hair is also long and was very thick but now is noticeably thinner. I have to remove the hair from my hairbrush every day after brushing as well as removing the lost hair on my clothing. The past few days haven't been as bad, not as much has come out but as you said its very upsetting.

My blood sugars,were high at the beginning (diagnosed June '13) but now I have them under control and are at a good level. I have been to my gp about the loss and nothing has shown up as to why it's happening. My iron levels are very high so I have an appointment to see a consultant in a couple of weeks and I will be asking if hair loss is linked to that. I have also found out that hair loss is a side effect from metformin and I also take ramipril for blood pressure which can also cause hair loss.

I can't give you any advice to when it will stop but you are not alone in your suffering. Best Wishes

Nicola

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Count me in as well. About 3 mo ago I was quite ill an I read in an article that illness can cause hail loss as well which seems to be my cause. I haven't seen any regrowth as yet.

Due to a variety of things, I've lost most of my hair. I'd be happy to shave off what's left, but don't want the sympathetic looks from people who think because I'm bald I'm having chemo so...... I wear a wig. No one knows unless I choose to tell them and I have my confidence back xx


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