Hair Loss

Hi guys! I was wondering what was that stuff that people take for hair loss? I think it is biotin? Where do you get it? I want to nip this in the bud before it happens!! Thanks alot guys!! Hugs, Alicia

Alicia, I'm taking biotin from GNC. They have a product called "Hair,Skin and Nails". I'm told there are cheaper versions at WalMart, but, I'm happy with the GNC product. It isn't expensive. But, saying all that, I don't know if it works or not yet. I'm at week 14. I have lost some hair, but, a pretty insignificant amount. I guess this will be the month that will let me know if it works, as most folks say they lose hair in month 4. My skin and nails are doing great, though! Lori 384/313/170

I used wal-marts Hair, Skin and Nails and it is good. it has made my hair grow and my nails look real good. If you dont have a GNC store near you try wal-marts brand

hi alicia: i had heard about biotin, too. instead, i just chopped my hair off to about half an inch all over. gave me a real koosh ball effect. but you've got some beautiful hair - in your pic. good luck with the biotin. let us know how it works. take it easy dorthe

Thank you Dorthe. My hair is very thick. I guess I shouldn't worry about, because if this is the worst thing that could happen, oh well. I heard that when it grows back, it grows back more healthier. So who knows. Hugs, Alicia

Hi Alicia, I can tell you exactly what happened to me. I took biotin from the day I was allowed to swallow pills. I took 4 a day. I was also told to help with hair loss, make sure I get in my protien. I did all that, and at around 4 months I started to lose my hair. It got real thin even though I did the biotin right away. It started to come back in around 8 or 9 months out, and now you cant tell that it ever happened. That was the only side effect I had, so I am thankful. Dont stress over it, I did and couldnt prevent it from happening. Like everyone told me, dont sweat the small stuff! So, I tried not to. Hang in there. Sue

Thanks, Sue! I won't try to sweat the small stuff. I won't worry about it, if it happens, it happens. Anyway, have a great day!! Hugs, Alicia

I took the biotin for a short while and my surgeon said to discontinue it. The reason was it could interfere with the absorption of other vitamins. I did have some hair thinning. I had long hair to my waist pre op, and just today, had it cut short as the growth had come to a standstill. It was thin and lifeless and aprt was due to coloring I'm sure. Why won't the eyebrow and leg hair slow or stop?????? ~Tina~ -208