Guest guest Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 I saw your email address and asumed your name was April and then saw it was actually , so yes I was talking to you sorry bout that! > HI, I'm new to this group and topic...but, my hair started to fall out about > two years > ago....most of it occured in a single afternoon. > I had saline implant surgery in 1995. I still have them, but I have had many > health issues in the last six years or so. > I was recently diagnosed with Hepatitis C and mild Hypothyroidism. > Both of which most likely contribute to all it. > Even with medication for the hypo, my hair continues to fall out. > I would say that at least 30% of its density is gone and the over- all > condition of it is very poor. > Like it isnt getting the proper nutrients or something. > I know that hepatitis can interfere with the way your body metabolizes > protein and hormones, so I am unsure what avenue to go now in terms > of resolution. > My dermatologist tells me it is definately NOT androgenic. There isnt any > pattern to it, and I do not have the characteristic skin problems that also > come with androgenic alopecia. > > I contracted the Hepatitis in 1976 after an apendectomy. I was 13 and I am > 40 now....so I have had it for a long time. I am not a good candidate for > treatment > because of the genotype, and having my implants removed is not an option > financially bacause my six year old son tested positive as well and we now > have to > put our resources toward his health. > I wonder if vitamin B injections would help this at all? I have always been > slightly > anemic.. > Do you need a prescription for it? or is it available on the web? > > thanks for any info! > . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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