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I lost lots of hair recently in like October-December. When will it be fully back. My new hair growth is now an inch or so long. What products would you recommend to speed up growth
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nogutsnoglory
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I'm sorry to hear that. Do you know why you lost so much? Change of diet, lack of eating, new meds?
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It might of been a mix from my meds (steroids and 6mp) which I am now off and just from being so sick
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Biotin is a supplement that is sometimes used for helping hair and nail growth. I have seen hair growth version at around 5,000 mcg but I haven't personally tried it. You can also get shampoo and conditioner that has biotin in it.
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Yep. When I first started treatment for Crohn's almost 2 years ago, I noticed a gradual increase in hair thinning and bald/open patches on my head.
I am in my first full remission right now and my doc lowered my dose of 6mp and Asacol about two months ago when I discussed the hair loss along with other symptoms. Since then my hair doesn't look as thin as it was with my ever-increasing dosages of medications.
I've been using Organix Biotin Shampoo & Conditioner and it really does a decent job of keeping things looking a bit fuller. Supplements are another route to go if you have severe thinning, just make sure you talk to your doctor first as an overdose of biotin can interact with other vitamin storage, blood sugar and cause skin conditions in your body.
I am in my first full remission right now and my doc lowered my dose of 6mp and Asacol about two months ago when I discussed the hair loss along with other symptoms. Since then my hair doesn't look as thin as it was with my ever-increasing dosages of medications.
I've been using Organix Biotin Shampoo & Conditioner and it really does a decent job of keeping things looking a bit fuller. Supplements are another route to go if you have severe thinning, just make sure you talk to your doctor first as an overdose of biotin can interact with other vitamin storage, blood sugar and cause skin conditions in your body.
