Thinning hair... help!

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Tia S.

Nov 24, 2015

Tia S.

I gave birth to my son 5 months ago, and I know postpartum hair fall is a real thing... However I am literally going bald :( So I either need some good suggestions on where to get gorgeous head scarves or products I should try. Currently, I don't wash, style, or even brush my hair because SO MUCH of it just comes out in clumps. Feeling pretty nervous here, I'm only 25! Posting pictures in a minute or two...

Tia S.

Nov 24, 2015

Tia S.

My thinning sides... I also have straight up bald spots, 6 of them on the back of my head about the size of a quarter... Pretty difficult to take a pic of myself.

Makeup L.

Nov 24, 2015

Makeup L.

Same problem with me I have 4 kids my last 1 is 18mnths n it never stopped.I'm literally bald in the front hair till mid section I wish there's some1 cums up with advice at that too if you don't mind I would like to follow n know that if there's anything can be done to get me hair back??

Tia S.

Nov 24, 2015

Tia S.

Ugh it is so heartbreaking! My hair is so important to me as silly as that sounds.

Tia S.

Nov 24, 2015

Tia S.

Have you found any pretty ways to hide it?

Makeup L.

Nov 24, 2015

Makeup L.

I would just use a volumizing shampoo n conditioner the 1 I'm using now I'm quiet happy about it and I don't keep my hair without washing it for 2 max 3 days the oils take away the volume from the hair n it looks flat n you could clearly see the baldness  :-(

patty s.

Nov 24, 2015

patty s.

I would get tested for anemia, people with iron deficiency lose their hair. I recommend to wash your hair at least once a week, I was told by an hair stylist that the sebum we produce blocks and damages hair follicles. I recommend to use those products, you can find them at sally's
you can find mire info on thinning hair
http://www.add-hair.com/sebum-cholesterol-cleansers.htm

http://www.hairlossbuddy.com/7/sebum-bald/

Maggie F.

Nov 24, 2015

Maggie F.

My hair fell out really bad like that too when I had my son! I felt awful about myself. It only came back with time really. Within a few months baby hairs were coming in. I feel it isn't quite as full as it once was, but it's not noticeably thin at least. I also had a widows peak before and now it's naturally permanent gone, which I like. I'd be patient. I prob would look into some sort of extensions if I had it to do over again. I take vitamins with biotin and have no issues. I think they help a littlez.

Marybeth M.

Nov 24, 2015

Marybeth M.

Yeah you really can't do much at the moment but wait, I started postpartum hair loss when my soon was around 3 months old, it didnt stop till he was 7 months, it was bad. You can see the two pics upper ones, I was so nervous I thought I was going bald but its normal, my son is now 1 year 2 months n all that hair fall out eventually grew back, the bottom pic is a recent pic of me, my hair grew out n my bangs are above my eyebrows, that was the hair loss, so have faith😊

Erica C.

Nov 24, 2015

Erica C.

After my hair started thinning to almost baldness, I went to my dermatologist. I had many tests done on my blood. I found out I have iron deficiency anemia. My dermatologist gave me a list of vitamins. Everyday I take 2 Biotin 10,000 mcg, Iron Slow Release 45 mg, Lysine, Vitamin D3, and B12. If you don't want to take the vitamins find shampoos with Biotin. I use the OGX one. Drinking green tea also helps.

Tia S.

Nov 24, 2015

Tia S.

Thanks ladies. I do take Biotin and just an everyday women's health vitamin... But I'll definitely look into upping my Biotin & see if that helps at all. If not I'll go see a doctor.

Angela J.

Nov 24, 2015

Angela J.

Maybe try prenatal vitamins and give it a few more months. I know that sounds impossible right now but give it a while and if it doesn't begin to improve see a doctor for sure. I'm assuming you've had blood work pretty recently so they probably would've caught a deficiency but if you're breastfeeding you may have developed one very recently.

Shauna S.

Nov 25, 2015

Shauna S.

Biotin has been used by many people who want longer hair but it can also be dangerous if you don't need it. there are many vitamins out there that promote hair growth such as evening primrose oil but I would highly suggest getting blood work done by a doctor and having yourself fully checked if your deficient in anything. I do not recommend taking random vitamins without consulting a doctor first.

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