Celiac Disease Caused My Hair to Fall Out
Hi,
I have celieac disease and I (unknowingly) used a hair color product that contained wheat. It blistered my scalp and my hair fell out. it has been about two months and very fine peach fuzz hair is growing in the spots but its very thin. will my hair ever grow back in the right texture and density? Female, 45
I know, as I’m sure you do, that those with celiac disease shouldn’t have foods, beverages, or medications that contain wheat, barley, rye, and oats. What I do not know, however, is how the disease impacts hair loss after using hair dye with wheat in it. I would assume your hair should grow back, but it would take many months, possibly up to a year to find out. This doesn’t seem like it would be a permanent loss, but you should be followed by a good doctor that can provide you with an examination (perhaps even the doctor you’re already seeing for your celiac disease).
Not to worry..your hair WILL grow back. Mine falls out for months if and when I use any products with wheat protein in it. Always read the ingredients in shampoos and conditioners. Stay away from wheat or any gluten in your diet. Follow a “gluten free” diet. Also, up your vitamins. You’re probably deficient in nutrients which is not helping your hair! Two nutrient deficiencies that lead to hair loss is vit D and iron deficiencies. Take liquid Iron and liquid vit D, and take a multi and you should see results. Also, high potency biotin and silica are both good for hair growth. Laser machines also work. I bought one (very expensive..$5000!) but my hair (and even eyebrows and eyelashes) grew in so thick after I used it!