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  • #1

    Hair Loss Concern

    I have read all the stickies and notes on this board about hair loss but have a few questions, that I could not seem to answer. Maybe one of you could assist?

    I experienced slight hair loss when I first started atkins. After awhile and changing my vitamins a bit, it got better. But it never went away completely.

    I have long hair and I notice my hair comes out when I shampoo. It is not just a few strands but a good amount. I does not come out anyother time, like on my pillow or clothes, just when I wash my hair. I always condition after a wash as well and use very good hair products.

    It also seems to be a little dry and lacks shine, so I add a shine serum every day.

    Currently, I take calcium, multivitamin, folic acid vitamins. Is there any thing else I can take to help? I read some notes about fatty acid vitiamins, any brand in particular and how much?

    I spoke with my Dr as well, and she said it is the large wieght loss and diet style I follow. She was not overly concerned when I showed her the amount of hair that came out.

    Can anyone give me some tips on the vitamins and if you experienced this? What about certian foods that can help?

    My hair is just not what it used to be when I was a chumby thing and I would like it to go back....

    Thanks in advance!
    New Atkins Stats 2009
    Female
    Height 5'4
    33 years old
    HW 227 at birth of my babies (2007) & (2009)
    CW 175 lbs
    Goal #1 140
    Final Goal 130 lbs & size 2/4 (Again)
    Current size: 10/12

    Recently had two babies in short time frame and gained 80-100lbs with EACH pregnancy- argh.

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    Original Atkins Stats in 2004/2005
    Female
    Height 5'4
    30 years old

    HW: 227 (July 2004)
    SW: 197
    Goal: 130 (Feb. 2005) Maintained for two years!
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  • #2
    Re: Hair Loss Concern

    I did a search and came up with sites that gave quite a variety of what is considered 'normal' hair loss: from thirty right up to hundreds per day. Remember that when your hair is long, having five or six hairs in your hand can look like a lot of hair.
    Did you read the Hair Loss sticky in the Women's Forum?

    I wish I had a magic formula to give you, but I don't, sorry! Keep on with the vitamins and water and use the good products like you are doing.
    Also remember it's winter right now and most places are quite dry, and everyone's hair is static'y and dull this time of year.
    F 42 5' 194/142.5/125 My Progress


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    • #3
      Re: Hair Loss Concern

      Thanks Moochie for the tips and advice. By the way, you look great...

      I will continue with my current vitamins and water, hopefully this will pass. I still am contemplating adding more flaxseed oil or fatty acid vitamins.

      I always have my hair professionally colored and was a blond for many years. With all the concerns with my hair loss, I scaled back a bit on the highlighting. Anything that can help my hair be more healthier is worth trying. I also was going to purchase a deep leave in conditioner as well, to help with the shine and dullness.

      Thanks again!
      New Atkins Stats 2009
      Female
      Height 5'4
      33 years old
      HW 227 at birth of my babies (2007) & (2009)
      CW 175 lbs
      Goal #1 140
      Final Goal 130 lbs & size 2/4 (Again)
      Current size: 10/12

      Recently had two babies in short time frame and gained 80-100lbs with EACH pregnancy- argh.

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      Original Atkins Stats in 2004/2005
      Female
      Height 5'4
      30 years old

      HW: 227 (July 2004)
      SW: 197
      Goal: 130 (Feb. 2005) Maintained for two years!

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      • #4
        Re: Hair Loss Concern

        I was having the same sort of issue with my long hair too. I was losing about 15+ strands everytime i washed my hair. I spent from april to november 15 this year sitting at the same weight for awhile, halfway through to my goal and found that after it stabilised the hair loss quit. I imagine now that since i'm back at it hardcore that i'll see an increased amount of loss as i los the last half of the excess weight. So don't worry! provided you're not seriously ill with hypothyroidism (like i am and when it was untreated i lost about half my hair - it grew back once i got on synthroid daily) or something, it'll get better than it is now and grow back.
        F/HW280/SW267/RSW 277.5/CW270.5/GW180ish


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        • #5
          Re: Hair Loss Concern

          I haven't had the hair loss problem, but I too have noticed that my hair isn't quite as shiny as it used to be, before Atkins. It seemed strange that it should be drier, with the higher fat content of this WOE....

          Would like my hair to be as it used to be, but not at the expense of my new slim figure!

          Will be interested to hear if anyone else notices this....
          Sal
          Before and after:






          PLEDGING FLIGHTS
          Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

          Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
          F/56yrs/5'.4"
          SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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          • #6
            Re: Hair Loss Concern

            Oh...and Artgirl, I just love your Van Gogh doggie bedroom!!! Such fun!
            Sal
            Before and after:






            PLEDGING FLIGHTS
            Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

            Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
            F/56yrs/5'.4"
            SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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            • #7
              Re: Hair Loss Concern

              I agree, not at the expense of my new body.... but I would like some tips on the shine and dryness in my hair. I have used various products, nothing that has overly thrilled me. Have you used anything that you found to like?

              Oh, and I love dogs especially pugs! My pug is so great and I can't imagine a life without an animal in it. They truly add to the value of my BF's life and mine.
              New Atkins Stats 2009
              Female
              Height 5'4
              33 years old
              HW 227 at birth of my babies (2007) & (2009)
              CW 175 lbs
              Goal #1 140
              Final Goal 130 lbs & size 2/4 (Again)
              Current size: 10/12

              Recently had two babies in short time frame and gained 80-100lbs with EACH pregnancy- argh.

              ---------

              Original Atkins Stats in 2004/2005
              Female
              Height 5'4
              30 years old

              HW: 227 (July 2004)
              SW: 197
              Goal: 130 (Feb. 2005) Maintained for two years!

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              • #8
                Re: Hair Loss Concern

                Pugs are the greatest! Also have dogs...two big monster hounds!

                Can't say I've done much about the hair... sorry not to have any tips. Could do with a few myself. But... talking about animals... mine have great coats! Maybe we should try Atkins friendly dog food! *chuckles*

                Sal
                Before and after:






                PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                F/56yrs/5'.4"
                SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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                • #9
                  Re: Hair Loss Concern

                  flax is great for your hair and your atkins
                  by the book atkinseer

                  started 6/1/02 at 313
                  goalie 5/04 at 167 with under 15% body fat ADBB Presidents exercise Challenge


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                  • #10
                    Re: Hair Loss Concern

                    Are you on any kind of hormone birth control--Pill, patch, Nuva-Ring, shot, etc? When I was on the Patch I had that exact same problem, but I switched back to Seasonel (the "only get your period 4 times a year" Pill) and now not only does my hair not fall out (only about 1 strand per shower instead of 15 or so) but it also is growing in faster and thicker.
                    Female, 21, 5'6"
                    Start: October 24th, 2005, um, restart FOR REALZ 2/24/2007
                    Total Lost: 60 pounds
                    237.5/177.5/170/Long Term 120
                    Then I gained some back, but let's not talk about that, shall we? 194.6/193.2/177.5/120
                    http://www.myspace.com/kipprulez
                    http://reversevampire.vox.com

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hair Loss Concern

                      Here are two articles on hair growth and the normal grow-loss cycle
                      http://familydoctor.org/081.xml
                      http://kidshealth.org/teen/diseases_...hair_loss.html
                      ~Megs~
                      242/141/160 (130)
                      dress size 26/10/8
                      5'4", Female, May 2, 2003
                      My blog:
                      http://mformiscellaneous.blogspot.com/

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hair Loss Concern

                        I was reading older posts and came across this one.......depending on what color you natural hair is you can lose hundreds of hairs A DAY.....
                        Also I was thinking that you might have not notice your shedding until you started this WOL.... You might have alway shedding this much...
                        I would recommend an awesome product to you...it's call Nioxin. I volunteer for the American Cancer Society/ Look Good...Feel Better so I have alot of chemo patient sitting in my chair for wigs fittings and custom cuts......They love this stuff when their hair start to grow back.....
                        Nioxin helps purge the scalp of toxic waste, debri, dead skin...etc. So what this means is the new hair that is underneath you scalp tryin to push it's way through won't have to work so hard since you have shampooed all that junk off you scalp.....resulting in more hair....
                        It's awesome stuff I use it EVERYDAY.........
                        You can only purchase through authorized salons....
                        It's a bit pricey.....Try getting it around the back to school time they have liter deals that are half the price... I think it's 1 liter of shampoo and 1 liter of conditioner for 40-50 dollars(that's the half price price)...(may vary where you live)
                        Also, if you color you hair MAKE SURE you get the Nioxin for chemically treat hair
                        The shampoo is called: Hair Cleanser
                        The conditioner is called: Scalp Therapy

                        Sorry so long.......
                        Another thing the scalp therapy is awesome for sinus headaches, just put a dab on your sinuses and it's gone...also good for sore feet.

                        I LOVE THIS STUFF....It has helped me kept the hair that I have after my stupid chemo crap...
                        OH by the way...I'm a licensed cosmetologist in Ohio... thought you'd like to know that

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hair Loss Concern

                          When I was successful on this woe before I had a similar experience. It thinned down tremendously and even my husband was concerned with how much hair he saw in the shower drain. I too was very concerned.

                          But it just stopped one day when my hair felt about half as thick as it used to (in a pony tail-I don't think I actually lost half my hair). People convinced me it was my age (45 at the time) and everyone has that.

                          My hairdresser also said that she sees a lot of people successful with ANY substantial weight loss (on ANY program) often have the same problem.

                          didy
                          208.8 restart Jan 1, 2006/
                          185.4 this week/
                          150 Realistic goal?

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hair Loss Concern

                            My daughter is 25 and can sit on her hair, Shes not on any diet and it comes out in handfulls when she washes it (i have shares in draino) lol if your hair is thick its a natural thinning process unless you get a bald patch ect? she uses main and tail its always shiney and soft .
                            Start weight: 291
                            Current weight: 279 !!
                            Goal Weight ( for now) 260:
                            520 MINS OF 600 DONE !! :eek:










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                            • #15
                              Re: Hair Loss Concern

                              I tried mane and tail and it made my hair dry and brittle, hmmm weird




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