Hair Loss

[ShannonK]

Good morning,
I know that I saw a thread on here recently about hair loss, but I can't find it. I didn't pay too much attention then because I have never had that problem. However, my Mom has been doing Atkins for about Eight Months now and has developed a real problem. Her hair is coming out in clumps and she nows has a couple of balding areas.

I am going to go look for something in the book on this topic, but anything information that you all have would be great appreciated.

Thanks!

[RachelnLa]

Re: Hair Loss

I do know that having too little fat will cause your hair to fall out. Atkins alone should not make it fall out in clumps. I forget the vitamin for hair and nails.. B? make sure she is getting enough.

[ShannonK]

Re: Hair Loss

Thanks for the information. We will try the B and up the fat. She really likes the diet and she has lost 35 pounds!

[RachelnLa]

Re: Hair Loss

Good for her!!!

[Terry]

Re: Hair Loss

Hi Shannon

Check out these threads I found in search...

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....ead.php?t=30366
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....ead.php?t=34611
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard....ead.php?t=32828

[knicknack]

Re: Hair Loss

hair loss is actually quite common on atkins, tell her not to worry. It seems that it goes away after a few months. Mine falls out every time I do atkins, or even anything relatively low carb. It's really annoying, let me tell you! But, it grows back, so all is not lost. Bald patches seem scary though!!

[ShannonK]

Re: Hair Loss

Thanks so much for the information. I did figure out how to search, too. Thanks, Terry for that. Now, I am finding all sorts of stuff.

Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am sure that it is distressing when hair loss occurs.