Hair is falling out since I started Atkins..someone help?

[JKMastalski]

Not a lot of hair, but definitly a good amount in the shower in the morning...never ever had this problem before Atkins....should I start taking vitamins or something? I am confused. Someone help me before I am bald

 

[Lynn CC]

Maybe your not getting enough vitamins. I would take a multivitamin if I were you. I take GNC'a Womans formula.

 

[PartyofSix]

THis happened to me too. I'm not on Atkins but my doctor told me to take a good multi vit and eat more protein and in 3-4 weeks it should stop. Well it has'nt completly stopped but for the most part it has gotten 80% better and i just try to eat protein i can't take a pill like that. So eat protien if your not already and that sould help as well as the vit.

 

[JessicaR]

Hair loss is not uncommon for people that have undergone weight loss and diet change. It isnt restricted to a low carb diet. The good news is its usually temporary! 6-9 months and it should reverse. I dont believe there are any proven treatments it just has to run its course. There are things you can do to limit the effects.

I found this interesting and very informative, have a look!

http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10836.html

 

[Rhonda]

I just heard from my hairdresser last night that certain conditioners have a lot of protein in them. If you're already eating a high-protein diet (i.e. Atkins) then don't use a conditioner with a lot of protein in it or your hair will fall out.

She says every conditioner has protein in it, but some have more than others. Compare the ingredient labels and see how high up on the list protein is.

 

[A1A1]

I lost so much hair the last time I did Atkins. I attribute it not really to the diet as much as to the rapid weight loss. I lost weight quicker on this plan than any other plan in my life. I lot almost twenty pounds in the first month.

WDWDoe posted some links on one of my threads where I read lots of articles on hair loss/diet. You may want to search for it. It was within the past week.

I started taking a multi vit specifically for hair.

I can relate to the hair loss, though. I was so scared. I lost two hundred hairs after each shower. I had to count them as per the dermatologists orders. It was so frightening. Hair would just come out by the tons every time I ran my fingers through my hair. I had a balding stripe down the center of my scalp.

 

[Beastlover]

JessicaR-Interesting article about the hair loss.
I, too am losing my hair! I have some of the triggering events:
Mid-June....started Atkins=diet change
to present....weight loss
Surgery in early August...
Hypothyroidism runs in my family.
So, it was a comforting article. I will beef up my vites, and I am brushing my hair more, as per my hairdresser's suggestion. It stimulates hair growth.
Good luck to all.


P.S. I still love Atkins!!