I STOPPED thinning hair - Hair Problems Message Board

T. Boyer · 07-12-2003, 01:52 PM

In a nutshell, unbalanced Testostarone levels can cause hair problems. For example I tried DHEA and one of it's affects on me was thinning hair. I stopped!!!
I take Biotin etc. for my hair now but the one thing that has made the biggest/fastest difference in thickening my hair back up is "Silica" in a liquid form, 30-50 mg. daily.. Like most everything else you take on a regular basis, it's good to skip a few days every couple of wks....

nightzebra · 07-13-2003, 10:44 AM

Nioxin cleanser worked for me. I use it instead of shampoo to block DHT and increase the body of my hair.

devin butler · 07-13-2003, 03:09 PM

where do you get silica and what exaclty does it do?

Audrey-B · 07-14-2003, 04:09 AM

Me too, i'd like to know what silica is and what it does.

Angel802 · 08-06-2003, 08:35 PM

Silica is an element required for the proper functioning of the enzyme prolyhydroxylase. This enzyme functions in the formation of collagen in bone, cartilage, and connective tissue, making it beneficial for healthy hair, skin and nails.Silica is also a natural diuretic.*

I started taking Biotin 3 weeks ago and my hair has stopped shedding alot, i was told about taking Silica also and am looking into adding that to my daily vitamins.

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Angel

[This message has been edited by Angel802 (edited 08-06-2003).]