Comments on: Losing My Hair…Am I Vain? Rosalinda’s Hair Loss Story http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/ A Community For Women Dealing With Hair Loss - Help, Hope and Understanding Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:26:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: Rosalinda http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-17816 Rosalinda Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:01:16 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-17816 I absolutley love this website. It's nice to find people in the same boat. I did end up buying the lasercomb. I want to say that I am fantastically impressed by it's results, but alas, I cannot. I still have bouts of extreme hair loss but I think the lasercomb has helped me retain some hair. I went to get my hair cut shorter again last weekend (grr, I used to have lucious hair down to my waist!) and my hairdresser said she noticed baby hairs in my scalp. Well woop-dee-do. What about the adult hairs that are falling out? Those are the ones I want. I have so many weapons of choice against the nasty enemy of sheddage that I don't know what has helped me keep hair on my head. I use rogaine 5%, nioxin (just the shampoo), vitamins (although I am not good at taking them regularly), the lasercomb, exercise...I feel like everything is devoted to keep hair on my head. I watched the Miss Universe pageant last night and I was almost in tears at the end. Was I jealous of their fabulously toned bodies, complexions or smiles? No! I was looking at their hair the whole time. I used to have hair like that. And that one dang commercial about how the model likes her hair to have volume! Ah! Just give me my hair back! I'm sick of thinking about it, sick of looking at other people's hair. I have noticed that a lot of my cousins are thinning too. But we are young. Is it our genetics? Our hispanic background? What we eat? I'm going back to the doctor one last time, maybe I can convince them to give me a scalp biopsy. Then, I am going to a holistic practioner. I'll let you ladies know what I find out. I absolutley love this website. It’s nice to find people in the same boat. I did end up buying the lasercomb. I want to say that I am fantastically impressed by it’s results, but alas, I cannot. I still have bouts of extreme hair loss but I think the lasercomb has helped me retain some hair. I went to get my hair cut shorter again last weekend (grr, I used to have lucious hair down to my waist!) and my hairdresser said she noticed baby hairs in my scalp. Well woop-dee-do. What about the adult hairs that are falling out? Those are the ones I want. I have so many weapons of choice against the nasty enemy of sheddage that I don’t know what has helped me keep hair on my head. I use rogaine 5%, nioxin (just the shampoo), vitamins (although I am not good at taking them regularly), the lasercomb, exercise…I feel like everything is devoted to keep hair on my head. I watched the Miss Universe pageant last night and I was almost in tears at the end. Was I jealous of their fabulously toned bodies, complexions or smiles? No! I was looking at their hair the whole time. I used to have hair like that. And that one dang commercial about how the model likes her hair to have volume! Ah! Just give me my hair back! I’m sick of thinking about it, sick of looking at other people’s hair. I have noticed that a lot of my cousins are thinning too. But we are young. Is it our genetics? Our hispanic background? What we eat? I’m going back to the doctor one last time, maybe I can convince them to give me a scalp biopsy. Then, I am going to a holistic practioner. I’ll let you ladies know what I find out.

]]> By: Ann http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-16610 Ann Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:30:20 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-16610 I read the info on the internet, but have not heard of any actual people's stories of improvement I read the info on the internet, but have not heard of any actual people’s stories of improvement

]]> By: Ann http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-16609 Ann Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:29:37 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-16609 Lynnie, Thanks so much for the info! Have you ever heard of restoring iron levels stopping hair loss? Lynnie,

Thanks so much for the info! Have you ever heard of restoring iron levels stopping hair loss?

]]> By: Lynnie http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-16608 Lynnie Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:57:27 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-16608 I heard taking Folic Acid can help boost your iron levels? May want to check with your doctor on that? "Both iron and folic acid are needed by the body for the formation of red blood cells. If the body does not receive adequate amounts of these nutrients, anaemia can develop. The absorption of iron from the gut is decreased if it is taken at the same time as coffee, tea, eggs or milk. Its absorption is enhanced if it is taken at the same time as foods or supplements containing vitamin C (ascorbic acid)." http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001038.html I heard taking Folic Acid can help boost your iron levels? May want to check with your doctor on that?

“Both iron and folic acid are needed by the body for the formation of red blood cells. If the body does not receive adequate amounts of these nutrients, anaemia can develop.

The absorption of iron from the gut is decreased if it is taken at the same time as coffee, tea, eggs or milk. Its absorption is enhanced if it is taken at the same time as foods or supplements containing vitamin C (ascorbic acid).”

http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100001038.html

]]> By: Ann http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-16592 Ann Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:14:50 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-16592 Has the iron supplementation been working for anyone? I was also iron deficient with a ferritin level of a mere 5!! I have been on 325mg of ferrous sulfate 3 times daily for about 3 months now. So far I haven't noticed any changes, but my last blood test only showed my ferritin at 34...so I still have a ways to go. I am just looking for any hair success story that has happened b/c of iron supplementation. Anybody know of any?? Has the iron supplementation been working for anyone? I was also iron deficient with a ferritin level of a mere 5!! I have been on 325mg of ferrous sulfate 3 times daily for about 3 months now. So far I haven’t noticed any changes, but my last blood test only showed my ferritin at 34…so I still have a ways to go. I am just looking for any hair success story that has happened b/c of iron supplementation. Anybody know of any??

]]> By: Angela http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-4984 Angela Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:27:24 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-4984 Hi Shi, Yeah mine is thinning all over but I notice it more in my bang/crown area too. But I think it might just be bc its the easiest place to look at it in the mirror upclose? Still not sure. My hair steadily got thinner since high school and right now its not falling out like crazy but its also not growing back to what it once was. So if anything, I feel like it is slowly getting worse and that is what is making me so paranoid. I am currently still on the pill so I am also scared of what will happen when I get off of it for good. I'm also wondering if being on the pill is hindering new growth (I'm on a low estrogen pill). I've heard people say its stress too! My mom likes to tell me to not worry about it but it is a lot easier said than done. I do try to tell myself its not the end of the world and maybe through those affirmations I will no longer be bugged by it all. I'm glad you found this site-- its such a lifesaver and a great place to vent:) Angela Hi Shi,

Yeah mine is thinning all over but I notice it more in my bang/crown area too. But I think it might just be bc its the easiest place to look at it in the mirror upclose? Still not sure.
My hair steadily got thinner since high school and right now its not falling out like crazy but its also not growing back to what it once was. So if anything, I feel like it is slowly getting worse and that is what is making me so paranoid. I am currently still on the pill so I am also scared of what will happen when I get off of it for good. I’m also wondering if being on the pill is hindering new growth (I’m on a low estrogen pill).
I’ve heard people say its stress too! My mom likes to tell me to not worry about it but it is a lot easier said than done. I do try to tell myself its not the end of the world and maybe through those affirmations I will no longer be bugged by it all.
I’m glad you found this site– its such a lifesaver and a great place to vent:)

Angela

]]> By: Shi http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-4725 Shi Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:38:00 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-4725 Angela, Thank you very much for the quick response. I think you are definitely right. I bruise very easily, I am constantly tired and weak and I rarely eat meat. I did start taking iron supplement a few days ago as well as a low dosage of zinc. Yes my thinning is all over my head...its not a specific spot even though I notice it more around the crown on my head. Did your situation improve/worsen/remain the same over the years? I am constantly fearing of what it will be like in a few years. I try to think positive, but it is very hard for me. My mom and my dad both have nice hair (not really thick, but nice) so I don't think its genetic. I am really happy I found this site. I feel like I can actually talk to someone who understands me. My friends don't want to hear about it and my doctor just recommended I go to mental health so "I don't miss out on my college experience thinking about this too much." Everyone also keeps telling me it is stress, but the only stress I have is my hair. It feels good to vent :) Thanks again Angela! p.s. I also use nizoral shampoo...I shed less when I use it, but its only supposed to be used twice a week so it doesn't dry out the scalp. has anyone heard of egg yolks for hair growth? Angela,
Thank you very much for the quick response.
I think you are definitely right. I bruise very easily, I am constantly tired and weak and I rarely eat meat. I did start taking iron supplement a few days ago as well as a low dosage of zinc. Yes my thinning is all over my head…its not a specific spot even though I notice it more around the crown on my head. Did your situation improve/worsen/remain the same over the years? I am constantly fearing of what it will be like in a few years. I try to think positive, but it is very hard for me. My mom and my dad both have nice hair (not really thick, but nice) so I don’t think its genetic.
I am really happy I found this site. I feel like I can actually talk to someone who understands me. My friends don’t want to hear about it and my doctor just recommended I go to mental health so “I don’t miss out on my college experience thinking about this too much.”
Everyone also keeps telling me it is stress, but the only stress I have is my hair.
It feels good to vent :)
Thanks again Angela!
p.s.
I also use nizoral shampoo…I shed less when I use it, but its only supposed to be used twice a week so it doesn’t dry out the scalp.

has anyone heard of egg yolks for hair growth?

]]> By: Angela http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-4708 Angela Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:06:24 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-4708 Hi Shi, Is your hair thinning from all over your head? I was a vegetarian for 10 years until this past Thanksgiving when I started to wonder if my lack of protein and iron was contributing to my fragile hair. My hair loss started after going on and off birth control but I cant help but wonder if my diet is also playing a role. Right now I try to eat some sort of animal meat once a day and I am taking a 200mg iron supplement. Since taking the supplement I've noticed less hair caught in the drain after showering (so that is good)! When you go to the doctor next week ask to get your Ferritin level tested. Many sites suggest that it should be 70 or higher for optimal hair growth. Last time I checked mine was 40. I'm trying to get it as high as possible! Just some thoughts. Take care, Angela Hi Shi,

Is your hair thinning from all over your head? I was a vegetarian for 10 years until this past Thanksgiving when I started to wonder if my lack of protein and iron was contributing to my fragile hair. My hair loss started after going on and off birth control but I cant help but wonder if my diet is also playing a role. Right now I try to eat some sort of animal meat once a day and I am taking a 200mg iron supplement. Since taking the supplement I’ve noticed less hair caught in the drain after showering (so that is good)!
When you go to the doctor next week ask to get your Ferritin level tested. Many sites suggest that it should be 70 or higher for optimal hair growth. Last time I checked mine was 40. I’m trying to get it as high as possible!

Just some thoughts.

Take care,
Angela

]]> By: Shi http://www.womenshairlossproject.com/hair-loss/rosalinda-hair-loss-story/#comment-4661 Shi Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:31:55 +0000 http://74.53.155.19/?p=78#comment-4661 Rosalinda, I am wondering how the lasercomb worked for you? I was thinking about getting one, but wanted to hear some feedback first. My hair loss started when I was about 15 years old (I am now 21)and it was very depressing. when I look at pictures of me back then, I wonder why I even thought my hair was thin. It was so much thicker back then. In December 2006 I started taking birth control and it actually made my hair thicker (I was taking desogen, for the first time since I was 15, I was happy with my hair and not thinking about it 24/7. Then in November 2007 I started loosing my eyebrows and eyelashes and decided to stop birth control and now my hair is back to being thinner. I even went and got it cut very short. I wish I had the courage to shave it. This summer I am leaving the country for three months and I plan on cutting it even shorter. It is really frustrating because I am in college and there are so many pretty girls with beautiful hair around me. Most of them have long thick hair and I get so jealous... in class all I pay attention to is girls hair. Also, both my roommates have gorgeous long hair and when one of them heard me on the phone making an appointment to get my hair cut...she told me it was too short already...if only she could understand. I wish I could let it grow long. I am the only one of my friends that has this problem and I feel like I have no one to talk to. Also- my friend's mom said the same thing happened to her in her 20's and got he blood tested for estrogen. Her estrogen was low so she started taking estrogen pills and said that within days she could tell the difference. I am going to get my blood work done next week. I already got my thyroid testes and it was normal. I also don't eat a lot of meat and poultry (mostly vegetarian) which could be a problem? and I am constantly tired. I wish there was a simple answer or at least a way for me to be happy with myself and not always think about my hair. I go through periods of depression. I take silica supplements (collagen support) which seem to help me a little bit. Rosalinda,
I am wondering how the lasercomb worked for you?
I was thinking about getting one, but wanted to hear some feedback first. My hair loss started when I was about 15 years old (I am now 21)and it was very depressing. when I look at pictures of me back then, I wonder why I even thought my hair was thin. It was so much thicker back then. In December 2006 I started taking birth control and it actually made my hair thicker (I was taking desogen, for the first time since I was 15, I was happy with my hair and not thinking about it 24/7. Then in November 2007 I started loosing my eyebrows and eyelashes and decided to stop birth control and now my hair is back to being thinner. I even went and got it cut very short. I wish I had the courage to shave it. This summer I am leaving the country for three months and I plan on cutting it even shorter. It is really frustrating because I am in college and there are so many pretty girls with beautiful hair around me. Most of them have long thick hair and I get so jealous… in class all I pay attention to is girls hair. Also, both my roommates have gorgeous long hair and when one of them heard me on the phone making an appointment to get my hair cut…she told me it was too short already…if only she could understand. I wish I could let it grow long. I am the only one of my friends that has this problem and I feel like I have no one to talk to.

Also- my friend’s mom said the same thing happened to her in her 20’s and got he blood tested for estrogen. Her estrogen was low so she started taking estrogen pills and said that within days she could tell the difference. I am going to get my blood work done next week. I already got my thyroid testes and it was normal.
I also don’t eat a lot of meat and poultry (mostly vegetarian) which could be a problem? and I am constantly tired.
I wish there was a simple answer or at least a way for me to be happy with myself and not always think about my hair. I go through periods of depression.

I take silica supplements (collagen support) which seem to help me a little bit.

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