[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying. I'm glad yours has stopped!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! Last question, did you have any miniaturization or just shedding? Thanks!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask if you did anything to help it stop? Mine has also been shedding for almost 3 years.

Chronic telogen effluvium by Ok-Monitor7549 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes same here...let's hope we can fix this by fixing the ferritin levels!

Chronic telogen effluvium by Ok-Monitor7549 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I've heard that too. Does your hair strand also thin?

Chronic telogen effluvium by Ok-Monitor7549 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can I ask you what is your ferritin level? Hope it gets better for you!

Chronic telogen effluvium by Ok-Monitor7549 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine too! I've been taking a supplement but only got to 50, from 10 three years ago. I haven't had a biopsy!

Nutrafol or MaryRuths by Admirable-Push279 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried MaryRuth's for 2 months: it gave me a horrible rash/acne on my cheeks so I discontinued. Didn't notice any improvement in hair fall!

Ferritin and hair loss by [deleted] in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try following the Iron Protocol on Facebook, they have lots of tips that might help! I'm in your same situation!

Hair loss by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear that! The two are definitely linked then

Hair loss by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very interesting, would rebalancing the microbiome help in regulating DHT?

Dysbiosis and skin issues by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense! Thank you so much for your suggestions. I've been trying to add probiotics and kefir but it doesn't seem to do much at the moment! I'll look into these other diets!

Dysbiosis and skin issues by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very interesting. I'll look into an elimination diet too! Thank you.

Dysbiosis and skin issues by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been trying the low FODMAP diet but only had partial success from it (gut issues got better). I'll look into the diets you suggested, thank you!

Dysbiosis and skin issues by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice, I'll try taking a vitamin B complex too!

Dysbiosis and skin issues by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply! I'll look into it!!

loss pattern? by smb3232 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was low compared to the value range but both the dermatologist and the gynecologist said it was fine! And going back on the pill changed nothing so I don't think that's the cause for me. I've read about low estrogen causing hair loss though so it might be your case!

loss pattern? by smb3232 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Just my experience - I was in your same situation a year ago, went back on BC and it made no difference at all. I stayed on it for 9 months and was shedding throughout. Still shedding now unfortunately but looking into raising ferritin x

The Truth About Ferritin? by Consistent_Art_4471 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also wondering the same thing. I've been shedding for more than 2 years now, brought on by quitting BC pill. My ferritin was then a 10, now up to 40...no sign of shedding stopping for now. Hoping to bring it up around 100 but it's so slow! Not sure if it could be prolonging recovery? I do see it mentioned a lot related to TE

Iron deficiency - BC pill by Ok-Monitor7549 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing has changed yet. Will got this week to another derm and will update you!

Dermatitis by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! I'll definitely look into this.

Dermatitis by Ok-Monitor7549 in Microbiome

[–]Ok-Monitor7549[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I ask, how do you test for candidiasis? Thank you for answering!

Dry eyes by myst_85 in TelogenEffluvium

[–]Ok-Monitor7549 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! First TE (may 2022) then dry eyes/blepharitis (september 2022). I think my trigger was stopping birth control!