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Re: 'Thymuskin, PCOS and Hairloss.'From: Annette (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 24 Mar 2001 13:43:09 -0600 (CST)
At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Christa wrote: > >Hi Annette - > >You sound very upset and I want to tell you that I got a lump in my >throat reading your letter because I have felt the same despair. I have >some terrible symptoms from the PCOS. My acne is bad and has been for >about 12 years. I have been from doctor to doctor to doctor and tried >every existing method known to the dermatologists but no one could help >me. Sometimes it's so terrible I call in sick to work because my face >looks so bad. Then I try to cover up with makeup but end up looking >like its caked on. I'm still on antibiotics for it which happen to make >my face look like I have dark patches and discolored skin all over. I >also take the glucophage for my insulin resistance and spironolactone >for the excessive hair growth on my chin(I tweeze every single night >with a really good magnifying mirror). I was at my wits end about a >month ago. I was literally crying like a baby in my bedroom about the >whole thing. I'm so self-conscious about it. My boyfriend and I are >talking about our future together and moving in together and everything >and I'm beside myself because he's never seen me without makeup on and >I'm worried about it all. It's my own feelings. Friends of mine say it >won't matter to him but I feel embarassed about it. I can't just hop >out of the shower because I feel so ridiculous with my skin and >everything. I have recently been put on the Diane 35 which I am hoping >will help me. Many of the women have reported very good results from >that. It should help you too with your hair loss. How long have you >been on it? Removing your ovaries will not solve your problem so don't >do anything that drastic. I'm happy to hear you are going to see and >endo, try to find one who is sympathetic and well versed with PCOS. You >can find support and helpful tips from other women on this forum as well >as other forums on the internet. I believe there will be a cure for >this soon. We can sure keep trying to find a solution in the mean time. >Try to hang in there sweetie, you sound so depressed over all this and I >completely understand where you're coming from. I'll say a little >prayer for you tonight. > >At Fri, 23 Mar 2001, Annette wrote: >> >>Hello, my name is Annette...and I am a 28 year old woman with PCOS. I >>have heard people adress "infertility, acne, weight gain and hirsutism," >>but nothing really about "scalp hairloss." I have "Androgenic Alopecia." >>My hairloss got really bad about 5 months ago...and it keeps getting >>worse. I am using a product called "Thymuskin," and I was wondering if >>anybody else has heard of it or tried it? I also take Metformin, >>Spironolactone, Diane-35, Saw Palmetto, and MSM...and tons of vitamins. >>The "Thymuskin" seemed to be helping at first...but now my hair is >>falling out again. This is very difficult for me. My hair is down to >>my butt...and has always been "thick & beautiful." Now, it is falling >>out...and I am afraid of looking like I have "mange." Does anyone else >>have "hairloss problems?" I am going to see an "Endocrinologist" in a >>couple of weeks...hopefully he can help. I want to be put on "Proscar," >>but am I kidding myself about "new hair growth?" The "Thymuskin" >>products are very expensive....I have already sunk $650.00 into them. >>They say it is "94%effective in women." I don't know though. It takes >>12 months to see any new hair growth...and by the time that rolls >>around...you have spent lots of money. I also, have the weight >>problem...and the hirsutism. The acne and oily skin are not as bad as >>they used to be. I do not want children....wouldn't it be better just >>to take my ovaries out?? Would that, and putting me on a heavy adrenal >>anti-androgen be better? Maybe take away some of this problem? Right >>now...I am losing weight....I work out...the whole deal. Low >>carb....everything. I feel like I am "cursed." Often, I have thought of >>just slitting my throat, but I know that it is not the answer. Can >>anyone help me? Offer any information on hair loss and PCOS...I have >>researched...and researched...I just want an opinion...of someone who is >>experiencing this. Please help me...I am at my wits end. >>Sincerely........Annette > >-- >Christa :-) >
-- Thank you so much for reading my post Christa. I do know how you feel about the Acne. My God, when I was a teenager...I literally used to burn my face off with every "acne product" known to man. I was allergic to "Benzoil Peroxide." I went to a "Dermatologist," and she was nice...but did little to help me. I do not know what got me through it. I would not go to school...I would hide my face...it was so traumatic. I too caked the make-up on. Actually...I didn't..it just looked that way...because the oil from my skin would come through. I have been on the "Diane-35" for about almost 6 months now. My face has been pretty clear...so I am sure it will work for you. I was going to ask you...how old are you Christa? I have been through so much..and I would like to help you if I could. I know getting my ovaries removed is drastic...but sometimes you just are willing to do anything. Thank you again for listening...and here is my e-mail if you want to contact me directly. anonymous@obgyn.net Talk to you soon hopefully. Sincerely, Annette
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