Ok, I need some serious help here.

My hair is falling out at an incredible rate. Don't know what to do. Have an appt with my doc on Dec. 17 but I think I will call her Monday.

I started progesterone cream about 4 cycles ago due to heavy bleeding. Last period was hardly anything. Could this hair loss be hormone related?

I decided not to use the cream anymore until I talked with her so have not used it since end of last period.

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So sorry to learn that Arrow. Once you know the cause, if possible, maybe we can work hard on finding the right treatment. So many causes. Infection, vascular restriction to the scalp - take gingko. Infection - Apply a diluted essential oil to the scalp.
Stress - you work it out!!
Hormones - what needs to be corrected?

We can look forward to Monday and start looking then.
Do you have any ideas about it?

Arrowwind,

Hair loss can be caused from a hypothyroid. This is major symptom of a hypothyroid. Also, fungus can cause hair loss. Try rinsing your hair with organic apple cider vinegar. It contains malic acid which is an antifungal! Try mixing it with baking soda. Someone mentioned this on the HSI forum! I read in a health book that I have that lack of amino acids can cause hair loss! Good luck!

Sally B.

My thyroid is good so it is not there. I have a ton of energy. My nails and hair are otherwise strong. No split ends. I do have a small spot of psoriasis on my scalp but not all over my head!

Arrowwind,

When exactly did your hair start falling out? Have their been any other changes in your life(style) that may be contributing?

You mentioned that you've been bleeding (in the recent past) quite a bit. I wonder if this has led to an anemic state? This can certainly contribute and even cause hair loss.

Is it at all possible that there is some connection between this change and the use of the MMS?

Anything else you can think of?

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Nope, not anemic. MMS? well I've thought about that but it doesn't add up. And if hair falling out was a side effect I think we would know it by now.

My co worker was on estrogen. She stopped about 6 months ago and she said that when she did she lost a ton of hair and also started to go gray also. I'm leaning towards hormones on this one.... I may go to a dermatologist also for a look see.

Arrowind, if its hormones, then your whole horme SYSTEM is out of whack.

Hair Loss may occur as a result of Chlorine deficiency. [more info]
Copper may facilitate Hair Growth and may be involved in the prevention (and possibly treatment) of Hair Loss (e.g. Hair Loss may occur as a result of Copper deficiency, although caution in this area is warranted as excessive Copper may also cause Hair Loss (this may occur from excessive Copper inhibiting the absorption of Zinc - Zinc is involved in Hair growth)): references
- Copper may stimulate the synthesis of the constituents of the extracellular matrix (e.g. Collagen and other Glycoproteins) in the Dermal Papilla of the Scalp’s Hair Follicles during the anagen phase of Hair Growth.
Hair Loss may occur as a result of Iron deficiency. references
Hair Loss may occur as a result of Potassium deficiency. [more info]
Hair Loss may occur as a result of Silicon deficiency and Silicon supplementation may accelerate the growth of Hair. references
Hair Loss may occur as a result of Zinc deficiency: references
- Caution: excessive Zinc can also CAUSE Hair Loss.
Burdock (oil applied topically) is a popular Hair Growth regenerator (according to folklore). [more info]
Eugenol (the principal active ingredient in Cloves) (applied topically to the Scalp) may stimulate Hair Growth (and may therefore be useful for the treatment of Hair Loss). [more info]
Equisetum (Horsetail) may promote Hair Growth (due to the Silicon content of Equisetum). [more info]
Fo-Ti reputedly enhances Hair Growth in people afflicted with Hair Loss (according to traditional Chinese herbalists). This may occur from Fo-Ti increasing the production of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). references
Gotu Kola may stimulate Hair growth (and may therefore be useful in the prevention of Hair Loss) (due to the Asiaticoside content of Gotu Kola). references
Hops may stimulate Hair growth if the Hair follicles are still alive. [more info]
Korean Ginseng may facilitate Hair growth and may therefore be useful for the prevention/treatment of Hair Loss. references
Parsley reputedly prevents Hair Loss (according to folklore). [more info]
Rosemary (oil massaged topically into the Scalp) has been claimed to prevent Hair Loss (by stimulating the activity of Hair Follicles). references
Sage (infusion applied topically to the Scalp) has been claimed to stimulate Hair Growth. [more info]
Saw Palmetto (berry consumed orally) may retard further Hair Loss in persons afflicted with Male Pattern Baldness (by inhibiting the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the 5-Alpha-
Reductase enzyme) and Saw Palmetto (extract applied topically) may retard further Hair Loss in Male Pattern Baldness sufferers. references
Yellow Mountain Laurel (root extract applied topically) may facilitate Hair Growth in persons afflicted with Hair Loss. references

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Try the coconut oil on the psoriasis. It cleared up my sons girls after scratching her whole 18 years!

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Arrowwind, did you find out what caused your hair loss?

I am suspecting it was caused by a protein issue. Not eating enough protein. It did stop last year and repeated again just recently but not as bad..when I started focusing more on protein it went away...so that is what I am suspecting.