Losing Weight And Losing Hair — Any Way to Prevent This?
On a recent visit to my hair dresser, I was informed that I was loosing some of my hair and she stated that it could be from the weight loss I have had. I have been on Weight Watchers since Sept 23, 2005. I have lost about 35 lbs and would like to loose about 10 more pounds but not more hair. Is there anything I can take or wash my hair with that will prevent the hair loss? I also take a one a day vit., potassium, B-12, and calcium. I take Estroven at night before I go to bed as well. I am 51 years old, female.
Congratulations on your weight loss. While a medically starving state and rapid weight loss may be a factor in hair loss, your weight loss was gradual for over a period of one year (which is a healthy way to lose weight). The key is good nutrition and slow, methodical weight loss. You may want a medical evaluation to pursue any medically treatable causes for hair loss and should get your hair mapped out for patterns of miniaturization which are typical of female genetic hair loss.
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