Help! My Hair is Falling Out!
Hair loss is a common occurrence during periods of rapid weight loss. Your body is reacting to your marked decrease in food intake, by slowing all systems that are not essential to life. This is a survival tool that is designed to keep the body alive during times of famine. Because hair is made of protein and is unessential for survival, the body diverts any protein you take in for more important functions. The good news is that hair loss is not permanent. The hair follicles go in to resting phase, they don’t die away forever. Also, hair will thin, but you should not become totally bald.
You will know your hair is starting to grow back in, when you see fine “baby hairs” sticking up out of your scalp.
Take a biotin (also known as Vitamin B7) supplement or a hair/nail formula vitamin can help encourage hair growth.
Protein intake is very important. Make sure you have adequate protein intake and if you don’t, take a protein supplement. If you are protein deficient, your hair will grow in more slowly.
Nioxin shampoo can help encourage re-growth. You can purchase this at a hair salon. Some people have scalp sensitivity, so purchase a trial amount first, not the economy bottle.
Constant brushing, tight headbands, and pulling at hair with clips will cause more loss. Try to manipulate your hair as little as possible. If you want to color your hair use a non-ammonia formula.
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