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Re: Hair Help
From: Alina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Jul 2000 08:51:45 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Judy -- thanks so much for the response. I'll be really interested
to hear whether you think the Kingsley book is worthwhile. I'm taking a
number of supplements (calcium & D, because the cyproterone acetate gave
me osteopenia; magnesium to balance the calcium; vit c for god knows
what reason, I don't remember; chromium cuz of the discussions here; B12
and B complex cuz I've had B12 deficiency), and I wonder whether any of
them exacerbates hair loss. Keep me posted and, if you think it's
worthwhile, I'll try to find it. Best for now -- Alina
At Wed, 5 Jul 2000, Judy wrote:
>
>Alina, I have the same problem (I did the original post). One thing I might
>suggest is a product called Nutriol Hair Fitness. It's made by a company
>called Nu-Skin. It's about $59 per box (twelve vials) and I think it has
>strengthened my hair. If you are interested, you can call for a catalog or
>order at 1-888-742-7626.
>
>I also recently ordered the book "Hair Help" by Phillip Kingsley (he spoke
>at the PCO conference). He notes that several medications and vitamins can
>cause hair loss so you may want to check with your pharmacist or consult a
>PDR to look for side effects that include hair loss. He noted that
>mega-vitamins might also be a contributor. He specifically mentions a drug
>that has been talked about on this list: Accutane. He says its great for
>acne but does cause hair loss.
>
>If anyone who attended the PCO conference heard Mr. Kingsley speak, I'd sure
>like to find out what you heard!! If I learn anything new as I continue his
>book, I will post to the list. I'm obsessing too so I completely understand
>how you feel. Good luck to you!
>Judy
>
>Hi Vena,
>I am desperate to do something about my hair loss. I've been on
>Cyproterone Acetate (an antiandrogen that is legal up here in Canada)
>for about 13 years and bcp's for about 4 years. I'm not sure my hair
>loss has got much worse, but it is certainly no better. It is
>noticeable to pretty much anyone and causes me enormous grief. Oh, I've
>also been using minoxidil 2% for about 1.5 years. I only apply it to
>the front hairline, because that's where the thinning is most
>noticeable. I had used it once before for about 2 years and thought I
>noticed a real improvement after only about 8 months or so. Then I
>stopped for 3 months and it came out in handfuls. This second round of
>effort doesn't seem to be as helpful. In what pattern do you distribute
>your minoxidil and do you use 2% or 5%? Also, do you use hte Nioxin
>shampoo every day? Do you bother with the after-shampoo lotion and
>conditioner in the line?
>
>Absolutely any specific advice would be appreciated. I am obsessing
>about my hair loss.
>
>Thanks -- Alina
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