Aa
those of you with long hair
There is no mistaking it, my hair is falling out. I'm wondering what others with long hair did, cut it short or just wear hats and (shudder) wigs. I have a lot of hair to begin with, so maybe it will just get thin and not full on bald. I've had long hair since I was about 14, and have always fought that theory that women over forty should not have long hair. Hogwash! I'll take input from men, too. I know some of them have long hair. A guy I work with has me beat on hair length.
I did 3 things that I think helped me keep my hair. My hair got thinner on tx, but never so thin I needed a wig.
One is I watched my thyroid and dosage, even slightly off readings can contribute to hair loss and INF can wack the thyroid, so monthly checks. Optimally you want your TSh at the low end of the spectrum. mean closer to 1 or .50 and not up to 2,3 or 4, that's still in normal range, but not optimal and the higher numbers will negatively effect your trigylicerides.
Two. If you like you hair long try jut a few inches shorter and then thin of layer it as well.
This will take some of the weight off the hair, make it look fuller and also cause less breakage to occur. The shorter hair has that advantage, less weight and less tangles means less breakage.
Three. I soaked in a tub with olive oil added sometimes. Other times I just worked oil into my hair after a shampoo, and left it on overnight, or over the weekend if I wasn't going anywhere. Oil is one of the oldest beauty secrets in the world, and the one deseart women have used for thousands of years. Even though the hair shaft is dead tissue it can take into it's shaft some molecules and the olive oil makes the hair as supple as any expensive hair product. Plus it's better for you than the plastics and other unnatural things in most hair strengtheners. Since most kinds of perfumes and skin/hair care products can absorb through the skin, and since this then requires your liver to metabolize or detox and remove them, I've taken a very conservative view now of all that stuff, lipstick, deodorants, you name it...it's better to find things that cannot absorb through the skin, or else just don't use thing in my view. For instance, I can make my lips and cheeks redder with a drop of beet juice, not liver toxic like the red dyes in make-up are. I can put perfume, deodorant on my clothes not skin, and still get some benefit without them entering my system as much.
Also, if a person is vegan they may not get enough protein to keep their hair and nails strong. Proteins are an essential part of both of these. For vegans I recommend they read "diet for a small planet" and learn to combine grains for optimal protein absorption and to avoid the diseases associated with protein deficiency.
mb
One is I watched my thyroid and dosage, even slightly off readings can contribute to hair loss and INF can wack the thyroid, so monthly checks. Optimally you want your TSh at the low end of the spectrum. mean closer to 1 or .50 and not up to 2,3 or 4, that's still in normal range, but not optimal and the higher numbers will negatively effect your trigylicerides.
Two. If you like you hair long try jut a few inches shorter and then thin of layer it as well.
This will take some of the weight off the hair, make it look fuller and also cause less breakage to occur. The shorter hair has that advantage, less weight and less tangles means less breakage.
Three. I soaked in a tub with olive oil added sometimes. Other times I just worked oil into my hair after a shampoo, and left it on overnight, or over the weekend if I wasn't going anywhere. Oil is one of the oldest beauty secrets in the world, and the one deseart women have used for thousands of years. Even though the hair shaft is dead tissue it can take into it's shaft some molecules and the olive oil makes the hair as supple as any expensive hair product. Plus it's better for you than the plastics and other unnatural things in most hair strengtheners. Since most kinds of perfumes and skin/hair care products can absorb through the skin, and since this then requires your liver to metabolize or detox and remove them, I've taken a very conservative view now of all that stuff, lipstick, deodorants, you name it...it's better to find things that cannot absorb through the skin, or else just don't use thing in my view. For instance, I can make my lips and cheeks redder with a drop of beet juice, not liver toxic like the red dyes in make-up are. I can put perfume, deodorant on my clothes not skin, and still get some benefit without them entering my system as much.
Also, if a person is vegan they may not get enough protein to keep their hair and nails strong. Proteins are an essential part of both of these. For vegans I recommend they read "diet for a small planet" and learn to combine grains for optimal protein absorption and to avoid the diseases associated with protein deficiency.
mb
I finished treating in 2006 and I had hair past my waist. I had a friend with a cosmetology license and we went to a beauty supply store and I bought Mediceuticals Therapro for thinning hair. It stopped the hair loss in about 3-4 weeks, or at least made it reasonable. You can do a treatment with olive or coconut oil on freshly washed hair for 30-60 minutes to help dry hair. Wash hair, coat in oil and put up in shower cap for at least 30 minutes. Hit the shower cap with blow dryer, and wash hair a couple of times when you are done. It makes you hair a lot softer and healthier looking.
The good news is your hair will come back and look fabulous!
The good news is your hair will come back and look fabulous!
Rain I have the same thing when I get my haircut. I swear it actually and every time I hear a snip snip I feel sadness.... Crazy how attached to it we get!
Funny this topic should come up. Before TX I swore I wouldnt cut my waist long hair no matter what. A week ago tuesday I had 10 inches cut off. Its still a bit below shoulder length but not much. I grew up with very short hair and ever since I began taking care of it myself I grew it.
I cried with each strand that hit the floor. It was a part of ME. a part I loved. On my 11th week, having to keep it in a ponytail all the time to keep the rats nest out from so much of being in bed became to big of a hassle. Also the meds were causing a build up on it and I couldnt even get it to shine anymore.
Now the good side! I love the look of my new hair and it feels so much better and truthfully the headaches havent really bothered me near as much. The shine is back and its so easy to brush that even on shot days I dont get worn out just trying to get the tangles out. Ive noticed less hair in my brush and it was coming out even more when I would wash it but not now.
All and all I can say that even though It hurt to cut it, it was worth it in the long run and the good news is IF I want to it will grow back after this Dragon is slain.
Oh and my mom always said a silk pillow case helps your hair from coming out more.
Good luck and let me know what you decide.
Rain
I cried with each strand that hit the floor. It was a part of ME. a part I loved. On my 11th week, having to keep it in a ponytail all the time to keep the rats nest out from so much of being in bed became to big of a hassle. Also the meds were causing a build up on it and I couldnt even get it to shine anymore.
Now the good side! I love the look of my new hair and it feels so much better and truthfully the headaches havent really bothered me near as much. The shine is back and its so easy to brush that even on shot days I dont get worn out just trying to get the tangles out. Ive noticed less hair in my brush and it was coming out even more when I would wash it but not now.
All and all I can say that even though It hurt to cut it, it was worth it in the long run and the good news is IF I want to it will grow back after this Dragon is slain.
Oh and my mom always said a silk pillow case helps your hair from coming out more.
Good luck and let me know what you decide.
Rain
Any oil you may have had on your face and head, the Riba will take care of. I used to still break out every once in awhile, and had the oily T zone. I'm full on dry now. Afraid I'm going to need a face lift when this is all over. Actually from what a guy that went through treatment told me, it's not permanent. He said it took several months after treatment was over to get back to normal and some of the wrinkles to go away.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Hepatitis C Community
Learn about this treatable virus.
Getting tested for this viral infection.
3 key steps to getting on treatment.
4 steps to getting on therapy.
What you need to know about Hep C drugs.
How the drugs might affect you.
These tips may up your chances of a cure.
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
Condoms are the most effective way to prevent HIV and STDs.
PrEP is used by people with high risk to prevent HIV infection.
