Help Severe Hair Loss

buddhabelly · Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 6:13 pm Post subject:

I've been using Nioxin shampoo and conditioner for almost a month now. I'm also taking Biotin and Fishoil supplements. I've noticed some progress: Very Happy

I find less hair in the showerdrain. I've noticed patches of hair growing in different parts of my head. I'm so excited seeing the hairgrowth, but, now I have patches of hair sticking out, like I have horns! Laughing

They're sticking up so much that gel can't even hold it down. O well. I shouldn't complain, because its GROWING BACK! Smile

Can't wait because my hair is so thin right now. Sad

Seasons do change. I've been in the fall for a while, but, I see that spring is coming soon for me. #butterfly

Sheryl · Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject:

I am SOOO happy to hear this Buddha - Even horns are a good sign. #evil

I think that my drain clog was a little smaller today too. I have been using the Nioxin about the same length of time.

I also got the prenatal vitamin with biotin and the Omega fish oil, but forgot to take it the last few days.

Congratulations on the new hair, and thanks to everybody here who gave us the hair-saving advice!

buddhabelly · Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject:

Hi Sheryl! I'm glad that you're finding less hair in the drain like me. Very Happy

Let's keep our fingers crossed, I think the Nioxin is really working along with the supplements! Keep in contact and I'll do the same. Share your progress experiences. I love hearing positive stories about hairgrowth, makes me feel better... Wink

buddhabelly · Posted: Sun Aug 06, 2006 1:23 pm Post subject: I need some Miracle Grow!

I'm sorry for being so vain, I just need to vent out my frustrations about my hair loss. #Cussing out

I'm feeling sad and mad at the same time. Sad

Hairloss is no big deal comparing to others' health issues, I know.... Sad

I'm trying to be patient, and I do see some progress, after using Nioxin for a little over a month. I now have patches of new hair growth sticking up on my head. Its so hard to find a way to flatten it out, I also have little hairs sticking straight up on top of my head as well. Now I know how Alfalfa feels (from the Little Rascals). Rolling Eyes

I have 1 hairstyle that I use each day, because its the only thing that I can do with it. I pull whatever hair I have left in a loose bun, or on the weekends, I just wear a baseball cap. Cool

I say a prayer for hair each day. #angel

Is anyone else feeling the same way or having the same problem as me? Crying or Very sad

ButterflyRN · Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 6:52 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear your hair is frustrating you Crying or Very sad

I can only relate to the new little hairs that appear all around the front of my scalp. I also have those pieces that stick up on the top of my head Laughing

Hope it gets better soon for you.
~Butterfly
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buddhabelly · Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2006 5:32 pm Post subject:

I've noticed my hair falling out since Feb. or March of this year. Its now August, and my hair is very thin, but, less hair has been falling out. (Thank goodness because I don't have much to lose anymore) Sad

Its slowly growing back. Will it fall out again once it grows back? Confused

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christina · Sea Monkey Joined: 31 Jul 2006 Posts: 12

I found out I had Lupus because my hair was falling out 2 years ago. I had several large bald patches on the top of my head. I wore a bandana or a hat everyday.What wasn't bald was very thin, I could see my scalp through it. My doctor sent me to a dermatologist who gave me about 20 small injections of cortizone in my scalp every 4 weeks to stimulate the hair to grow again. It worked but then about 5 months later it started again(months before my wedding!!) I didn't pick out what I was wearing on my head till about a month before the wedding. It all worked out fine though and came back. I have not had a problem with the total loss since(still thin but that's better) The shots hurt a little so you guys can find a cure with a shampoo that's great. I wish you luck and you are not alone
Christina

jasminestellick · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 7:57 am Post subject:

Hi guys,
Just thought that I would drop a line to let you know that My hair is definetly getting better, it is still falling out but much less now than before, so hang in there everybody. I am still using the Nioxin shampoo and conditioneer plus because that dries my hair out so much I have been going to my hairdressor every couple of weeks for a deep conditioning treatment, That is helping a whole lot and it is not too expensive. So I wish you all luck and keep your chins up.

Jasmine Laughing

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buddhabelly · Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:47 pm Post subject:

Just an update on the hair situation... I'm still religiously using the Nioxin Shampoo and scalp therapy. Less hair has been showing up in the drain. My hair is still very thin, but I've noticed that my bald spots are gone. I guess hair is slowly growing back in those areas. Smile

I now have short hairs standing up and sticking out of everywhere on my head. Its out of control. #Crazy

I can't wait until they are long enough to blend in with the rest of my hair. I just want my hair to get thicker. Crying or Very sad

I went to a wedding yesterday. I put my dress on, did my makeup, then it was time to do my hair. I just looked at myself in the mirror and almost cried. Sad

I didnt know what to do with it. Its too thin to keep down, or tie in a ponytail. All I was able to do was pin it into a little tiny bun. Sad

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EMBRACE THE BALDNESS, I SAY !!

Hi Everyone,
I say that half smiling and half crying. Vanity oh Vanity, why do we prize our hair so? BECAUSE WE'RE WOMEN !!!

I finally accepted that the beautiful free-flowing locks I once had, will be no more. So I've decided to embrace the baldness, and let my personality do all the wowing (smile). Cause Lord knows, the prednizone has already had its' way with my body (if you know what I mean, moon face and all....smile). I'm not sure how that's workin' for me; but I am a hopeful idealist.
Lots and lots of love to you,
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stjames13 · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:42 am Post subject:

When we are diagnosed with LUPUS ther are usually underlieing other auto-immune disease's at work.

One that will cause HAIR LOSS is HYPO or HYPER thyroidism.....without the thyroid HORMONE your hair will begin to thinout quite quickly.

I always know when I have forgotten to take my SYNTHEROID for a few days when I look in the shower and see my hair.

It is a simple blood test to check for THYROIDITIS.....a TSH and T-4 test will tell the DOC wether or not you have it and if you do a simple pill once a day will not only prevent your hair loss but BOOST your FATIGUE!!!!

Hope this helps

STJAMES Wink

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buddhabelly · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 4:53 am Post subject:

THANKS for the helpful info! Fortunately, slowly but surely, I feel like a baby, with the little hairs growing in everywhere. I'm pretty excited! Just wish the hair would grow at a faster pace... Wink

Can't wait to wear my hair in a big ponytail again...
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Sheryl · Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:04 am Post subject:

Hi everybody - I haven't bee posting too much lately - I was on vacation in August, and when I came back, couldn't access the board for a week or so. Sad

I am going to ask for a thyroid test at my next DR. visit, St. James, thanks for the info.

Anyway, I thought I'd give a hair report - after loosing HUGE amounts all through July the fall-out slowed (thanks to Nioxin, I think). Now I am growing back spikes just like Buddhabelly. I was so happy to see them, I cried. I don't care how goofy they look as long as they are hair!

My "hair guy" gave me a cute short cut that will help with the spikes.

He said that the reason we loose hair, is the body knows hair is not as essential as hearts, lungs, etc., so when it gets stressed or needs to let something go to focus on keeping the rest of us healthy, hair is what it lets go first..... interesting theory,eh?

Hang in there all of you!

vernb2 · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:15 am Post subject:

Can I get Nioxin at the drugstore?

SoleSinger · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2006 11:41 am Post subject:

No Nioxin is a professional brand you have to get it at a salon... Beauty Brands is probably one of the best places to go price-wise or Ulta...
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