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Re: Washing FrequencyFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netWed, 3 Sep 2003 13:10:59 -0500 (CDT)
At Wed, 3 Sep 2003, click wrote: > >I have a friend without pcos who wore a bandana over her hair for pretty >much every day for a year and she expirienced alot of problems with her >hair (she was about 17) especially with some of it falling out more >rapidly..your hair needs sunlight once in a while, and it's better to >change the position the folicles are going. It's ok to wear bandanas >over it when you go out, but if you're at work all day, switch it up and >do something different with it the next day, and let it down and free >when you're at home if you can stand it. It needs a break. > >At Tue, 2 Sep 2003, anonymous wrote: >> >>1)I did not lose more hair when losing weight...perhaps this could >>happen if you are not getting enough nutrients in your diet. >>2 & 3) I shampoo every day (if I don't my hair gets very greasy) I >>always use conditioner. >>4) I had always used Pantene but have recently starting using Dove--Love >>it. >>5) You should be able to wash as needed, some people have oily hair and >>need to wash daily some people do not...I wouldn't wash more than is >>necessary. >>6) Wearing hats or wearing your hair up shouldn't cause hair loss >>(unless you are pulling your hair tight or yanking at the hat causing >>the hair to weaken). >> >>I would say that it is not something that you are doing that is causing >>your hair loss, it is probably your hormones and hopefully once the >>medication starts getting your hormones in check then your hair will >>start improving. Be sure to take any additional vitamins that your >>doctor might suggest (or ask if vitamins will help). Sometimes the >>medications will deplete certain vitamins and this can have a bad effect >>on your skin and hair) >> >>My hair care advice would be to wash your hair as needed using a >>conditioner to soften the hair and help with tangles so that you are not >>pulling when brushing. Use a soft brush and be gentle when brushing. >>Avoid hair dryers and extreme heat and avoid harsh chemicals; perms, dye >>and sprays. Wear hats and bandana's if that makes you more comfortable >>just dont tie it too tight and cause stress to your hair. >> >>Most important is don't get so down on yourself. You are only 21 and >>you have a full life ahead of you. This condition is treatable and >>these side affects can be fixed. Give it time... >> >>Take Care >> >>At Tue, 2 Sep 2003, Doomed wrote: >>> >>> Hey Everyone, >>>I have a few questions that hopefully someone can help me with. First >>>off I am 21, very hairy, overweight(lost 40lbs woohoo) but still fat, >>>losing hair at an alarming rate, basically in clumps. I just wish I had >>>the guts to kill my physical body cause my mental self is already dead >>>long ago.(1) Any way has any one lost weight and had their hairloss >>>increase dramatically? (2)Most importantly, how often do you shampoo?(3) >>>Do you use conditioner?(4) What types of hair cleaning products seem to >>>be working for you? (5)Does washing to often increase hairloss?(6) How >>>about wearing you hair up with a bandana to cover, do you think that >>>could make hairloss worse considering oily,heat and lack of oxygen? Just >>>whatever you know would be greatly appreciated. I'm begging for some >>>hope for my extremely low self esteem/image. Please help :-( By the way >>>i'm on my first week of spiro and will be starting Diane-35 soon, any >>>comments or suggestions would be great.
-- Hi you, I had to write to you when I read you were going to take Diane-35, I took it for about 13 years non stop to help me with hairloss and hirutism. I was just diagnosed with PCOS now being 29. My endocrinologist immediately stopped my intake of Diane-35 and prescribed another bithcontrol pill which does not promote weight gain (like Diane-35) and is not as bad for your body. Get a second opinion if possible. From my experience I can tell you that eventhough all bodies are different Diane-35 did not stop my hair loss it did not help me with excess hair everywhere else they only thing it did was work as a contraceptive. I'm now being treated with a pill called Aldactone which has many other uses but it helps to stop hairloss and over hair growth in unwanted areas. I've been on this pill combined with new birthcontrol (they must be taken together) the best part is that at least the weight gain stopped, I have lost weight and eventhough my self esteem is not up I am doing what is in my power to help my body. Good luck and if possible seek a second opinion from an endocrinologist that has experience with PCOS. : )
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