need advice badly - Hair Problems Message Board

doria444 · 07-23-2008, 12:53 PM

Hi everyone,

I was recently told that my hair loss was most likely due to hormonal problems, and given meds, but that it should take months before improvement. My derm and endo both told me I had sebborheic dermatitis
as well. My problem now is, my hair has gotten much finer, and I'm afraid to use harsh shampoos. I've tried some natural solutions, and they work for a time, but then the sd comes back. I don't want to aggravate anything. I'm about 60 years old, but my hair is still very important to me. Any help, suggestions, would be so appreciated. I've researched so much, tried products, etc. Don't want to give up. Thanks for any and all help.

webdiva · 08-01-2008, 02:37 PM

Have you had your ferritin checked in a CBC blood workup? Recommend that Ferritin should be 40 to halt hair loss (sustained for 3 mos) and 70+ for regrowth (also sustained). Some trichologists believe iron defiency can lead to high cortisol from the adrenals (converted to testosterone). Therefore female pattern hair loss can be triggered by that... Women can lose 15 mg of iron each menstrual cycle!! I'm taking Repliva and Blackstrap Molasses and noticed an immediate decrease in shed.

Suggest thyroid tests (TSH, T3, T4). Might want to take Brewer's yeast daily for the extensive minerals and amino acids it contains.

If you have high testosterone due to PCOS or from adrenal cortisol, spironolactone and the bcp may help too. I'm not sure of your age so can't suggest much more. There're books that suggest treatment regimens if it's menopause related. Good luck

Shobhna64 · 08-04-2008, 04:19 PM

You need to pay attention to your diet. Lack of proteins and vitamin B6 always aggravates hair fall. Plus the deodorant you use should be free of chemicals because many deodorants contain led and other chemicals which close the pores and the body is not able to get rid of toxins and these toxins in the system create acidity and weaken hair follicles. Plus there is a lotion ziravie that I use helps to accelerate hair growth but it is a a process first it calms the scalp, itching reduces, then with discipline use hair fall stops, within 3 weeks of use the hair roots strengthens and you start to see volume and silkiness

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webdiva · 08-05-2008, 05:05 PM

I think you should get those blood tests done to determine if your hormones are out of whack. At the same time you might want to test iron (unlikely you're low), zinc, vit D.

Then you'd know what to supplement. A lot of women get AGA from "the change" and sometimes progesterone cream w/ phytoestrogens helps. It's available over the counter. (At 60 years old, the bcp is not a good fit!)

Good luck.