Re: just so depressed about this hair loss

[Guest guest]

So was I - the Methotrexate did it for me - Dr Ahner offered me natural

HRT, I had been taking it before I got sick. I think that along with

being off of the methotrexate has helped my hair start to grow back -

Hair loss is a natural part of aging for many women, which I don't find

acceptable. Spend the money and get a great hair cut, it helps - if you

can afford it, you can add extensions etc to improve the look.

I know it is horrible - It was the worst thing for me as well - From

what I have read, your hair will grow back with treatment.

Good luck and I feel for you

Carole

On 1/26/11 8:47 AM, Zannie wrote:

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

> experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else

> experienced this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a

> wig so that I can prepare myself.

>

> I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal

> with. I am just beside myself.

>

> I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

> appreciate your feedback.

>

> I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids

> went to bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

>

> Thanks and have a good day.

>

> Suzanne

>

>

--

Carole S. Stein

President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

http://www.rainbowbridgeforpets.com

Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne,

I have such great sympathy and empathy for you. I do not have DM or the hair

loss you are talking about. I have had thin hair all my life and it is

horrible. As I got old it has gotten even thinner but all over and not just

in one place. It's so embarrassing for me to see people look at me funny

when the light shines thru my hair and you can see my scalp. When I was

younger I slept in rollers all night because in those days you did not get

up and wash your hair before school. If I slept without them my hair was

plastered to my head and greasy thin because that's what thin hair does.

I suggest you wash your hair every morning very thinly.more of a rinse with

shampoo. NO conditioner. No untangle stuff. Be careful of using products

with too much protein because this will look great at first but then will

leave your hair limp. Most products for thin hair actually make hair look

thinner. I use REDKEN thickening gel 06 .

I don't know where you live but here in the states there is a product called

scalpicin. It may help.not sure but it's not expensive. I use it on dry

spots on my scalp. It will flake off the dryness.

I wish you lots of luck because it is devastating. I am sending a very big

soft hug.

cooky

Subject: rheumatic just so depressed about this hair loss

Hi everyone,

I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else experienced

this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a wig so that I can

prepare myself.

I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal with. I

am just beside myself.

I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

appreciate your feedback.

I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids went to

bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

Thanks and have a good day.

Suzanne

[Guest guest]

I once had so much thick hair that people used to remark.  then as the years

rolled by and I got sick, my hair got thinner and thinner...From long and

colored hair, I stopped dyeing it and cut it very short.  It has a tendency to

curl especially when short.  A lady showed me a product, tht I think they

sellonce of those chain store that sell hair products.  I forget the name but

will add it if I can think of it.  I bought this giant can of Olive Oil Hair

Sray.  It comes in a green can and says Olive Oil on the front.  Been doing

that for a year and it made a big difference. The waves and curls hide the

thinner areas, but the hair is growing back over where you could see my scalp

and now I look normal again.  But am thnking iof buying some non-permanent 5

washing off non permanent color rinse as I am not used to having so much gray. 

I'm thinking about a honey light brown.  We shall see.  I rub the lightly

sprayed oil into the scalp and it

seems to nourish it making the hair look thicker and shinier.  I also don't

wash my hair everyday any more.  It dries it out and does not let the natural

oils do its' job. The can is $5.00 and so far It has lasted me over a year. 

Take care,  Dolores & mike

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

> experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else

> experienced this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a

> wig so that I can prepare myself.

>

> I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal

> with. I am just beside myself.

>

> I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

> appreciate your feedback.

>

> I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids

> went to bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

>

> Thanks and have a good day.

>

> Suzanne

>

>

--

Carole S. Stein

President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

http://www.rainbowbridgeforpets.com

Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

[Guest guest]

--- In rheumatic , " Cooky Stonkey " <cookee1@...>

>

>

> I suggest you wash your hair every morning very thinly.more of a rinse with

> shampoo. >

No offense, but I think with hair loss, washing your hair every day is about the

worst thing ypu can do. You need to handle it less, not more. Have you had

ferritin levels checked? That is a common factor in hair loss.

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne

The same thing happened to me. The hair loss started before I was put on the

methotrexate and it seems to have stopped for now, but I went from having

dark honey blond hair almost to my waist to having gray fuzz sticking 2-3

inches out of my head. I haven't found a solution yet. I tried a wig but the

skin rash is all over my head and the wig irritates it. I was told by my

hair dresser that my hair is no longer strong enough to support extensions

and that all she could do is even out the fuzz..not very encouraging, but at

least you are not alone and if I hear of any real solution, I'll post it. In

the meantime, remember that you are worth so much more than your hair! I

have to keep reminding myself of that also..especially when I have to go out

in public.

Wishing you the best!

[Guest guest]

Thanks for your thoughts Delores. I am just wondering that if I start AP

therapy if this will help. At lease it will get the disease under control which

I know is contributing to the hair loss.

What do you think?

Suzanne

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

> > experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else

> > experienced this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a

> > wig so that I can prepare myself.

> >

> > I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal

> > with. I am just beside myself.

> >

> > I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

> > appreciate your feedback.

> >

> > I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids

> > went to bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

> >

> > Thanks and have a good day.

> >

> > Suzanne

> >

> >

>

> --

> Carole S. Stein

> President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

> http://www.rainbowbridgeforpets.com

> Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

>

>

[Guest guest]

I wish I could handle my hair less but my scalp is very oily and if i don't wash

it daily, boy it itches even more. i think the scalp rash is caused by fungus.

Suzanne

>

>

>

>

>

> --- In rheumatic , " Cooky Stonkey " <cookee1@>

> >

> >

> > I suggest you wash your hair every morning very thinly.more of a rinse with

> > shampoo. >

>

> No offense, but I think with hair loss, washing your hair every day is about

the worst thing ypu can do. You need to handle it less, not more. Have you had

ferritin levels checked? That is a common factor in hair loss.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I am so sorry that you lost all your beautiful hair. That must have been

completely devastating. My heart goes out to you. Did it happen before you

started any sort of treatment? And was it caused by a scalp rash? Do you have

thyroid issues?

You know , the rash is getting better as long as I do not eat something

that my body can't handle. But I am still losing hair. My scalp is just so

oily and smelly. That's why I have to wash it daily. I know the rash is caused

by fungus.

I know I have systemic yeast, blood test confirmed. So I follow a strict anti

candida diet. Basically, I eat protein, veggies, and a little brown rice. I

take anti candida herbs too. And I take tons of probiotics.

I have tested positive for mycoplasma too. And I know I need to get that under

control. I am just torn as to whether to start the minocin or try an herbal

alternative. Either approach will kill off the mycoplasma along with the good

bacteria. So I'll need to make sure to repopulate my intestines.

I have a wig too but have not started wearing it. I can't imagine putting it on

this itchy scalp. But I sure can't imagine walking around with a bald, rash

covered scalp.

Are you following the Low Dose Antibiotic protocol ? I followed it years

ago and went into remission for 5 years. Best 5 years of my life.

I really think you should see if you have candida too. That may the cause of

your scalp rash. Most of us with weakened immune systems have candida too,

unfortunately.

Thanks for your reply and take care.

SUzanne

>

> Hi Suzanne

>

> The same thing happened to me. The hair loss started before I was put on the

> methotrexate and it seems to have stopped for now, but I went from having

> dark honey blond hair almost to my waist to having gray fuzz sticking 2-3

> inches out of my head. I haven't found a solution yet. I tried a wig but the

> skin rash is all over my head and the wig irritates it. I was told by my

> hair dresser that my hair is no longer strong enough to support extensions

> and that all she could do is even out the fuzz..not very encouraging, but at

> least you are not alone and if I hear of any real solution, I'll post it. In

> the meantime, remember that you are worth so much more than your hair! I

> have to keep reminding myself of that also..especially when I have to go out

> in public.

>

> Wishing you the best!

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

None taken. When your hair is thin it builds up oils faster and looks

greasy. If you thinly wash.less shampoo and more water.you get rid of the

greasies and hair looks fuller. If you let all that oil build up it clogs

the hair follicles and hair does not grow thru it. Have had this hair all my

life. Has nothing to do with washing your hair every day.

I have a great ferritin level. I had it checked in September. Had a lot of

surgeries 10 yrs ago and it got very low so that is why I keep an eye on it.

Actually when I was on iron my hair was not any better but my fingernails

are amazing.

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of marlaprendergast

Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 7:29 AM

rheumatic

Subject: rheumatic Re: just so depressed about this hair loss

--- In rheumatic <mailto:rheumatic%40> ,

" Cooky Stonkey " <cookee1@...>

>

>

> I suggest you wash your hair every morning very thinly.more of a rinse

with

> shampoo. >

No offense, but I think with hair loss, washing your hair every day is about

the worst thing ypu can do. You need to handle it less, not more. Have you

had ferritin levels checked? That is a common factor in hair loss.

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I have dermatomyositis and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease with CREST and have

been where you are. In fact, I had male pattern baldness develop during the

initial phases of my disease. My rheumie was so amazed that pictures were taken

of the back of my head to be included in any new information to be sent out to

the scientific community or any new textbook published on these diseases.

I cannot remember when during my treatment with the antibiotic therapy that the

hair grew back, but it did. Then, shortly after having reached remission/control

of the DM and MCTD, I came down with non-hodgkins lymphoma and lost all of my

hair - totally - thanks to the chemo.

It all grew back eventually.

I know where you are coming from, but, I realized during all this that if only

all I had to worry about was being without hair, what a happy person I would be.

I am glad it all grew back, even though it is no thicker than it ever was, at

least I do not have to deal with wigs anymore.

I hope you are able to persevere through all this with a good upbeat attitude as

a positive attitude goes a very long way to healing.

Good luck and God Bless,

Carol_DM

[Guest guest]

Hi Suzanne,

" crying yourself to sleep " I know I can relate to that MANY MANY times. 2007

for about 8 months I was on methotrexate and did acquire a small bald spot. My

hair now is fine, so can not relate to your (another) challenge.

I can relate to your sadness and suffering (as most here can), and to let you

know that I care and want you well.

Aren't these diseases humbling enough without all these extra side effects!

GADS! Sally

rheumatic just so depressed about this hair loss

Hi everyone,

I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been experiencing

hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else experienced this? I am so

depressed about it. I've already bought a wig so that I can prepare myself.

I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal with. I am

just beside myself.

I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would appreciate

your feedback.

I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids went to bed

so they wouldn't see me cry.

Thanks and have a good day.

Suzanne

[Guest guest]

You're right Carol an upbeat attitude is so important. I am trying so hard to

have one but the hair loss really gets to me. I had such an upbeat attitude the

first time around. But I guess I am just tired. I have raised two kids while

having this disease, in fact, I don't know motherhood without DM.

And here I am at square one; having to get better again. These diseases are

tough physically but even worse mentally, don't you think.

And I give you credit, you have been through a lot and I admire your upbeat

attitude. I just need to be more like you. Thanks for the reminder.

Suzanne

>

> Hi,

>

> I have dermatomyositis and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease with CREST and have

been where you are. In fact, I had male pattern baldness develop during the

initial phases of my disease. My rheumie was so amazed that pictures were taken

of the back of my head to be included in any new information to be sent out to

the scientific community or any new textbook published on these diseases.

> I cannot remember when during my treatment with the antibiotic therapy that

the hair grew back, but it did. Then, shortly after having reached

remission/control of the DM and MCTD, I came down with non-hodgkins lymphoma and

lost all of my hair - totally - thanks to the chemo.

> It all grew back eventually.

> I know where you are coming from, but, I realized during all this that if only

all I had to worry about was being without hair, what a happy person I would be.

I am glad it all grew back, even though it is no thicker than it ever was, at

least I do not have to deal with wigs anymore.

>

> I hope you are able to persevere through all this with a good upbeat attitude

as a positive attitude goes a very long way to healing.

>

> Good luck and God Bless,

>

> Carol_DM

>

>

[Guest guest]

Oh thanks Sally. Your words touched my heart. Hugs to you.

xoxo - Suzanne

>

>

> Hi Suzanne,

> " crying yourself to sleep " I know I can relate to that MANY MANY times. 2007

for about 8 months I was on methotrexate and did acquire a small bald spot. My

hair now is fine, so can not relate to your (another) challenge.

> I can relate to your sadness and suffering (as most here can), and to let you

know that I care and want you well.

> Aren't these diseases humbling enough without all these extra side effects!

GADS! Sally

>

>

>

>

>

>

> rheumatic just so depressed about this hair loss

>

>

>

>

> Hi everyone,

>

> I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else experienced this?

I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a wig so that I can prepare

myself.

>

> I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal with. I

am just beside myself.

>

> I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would appreciate

your feedback.

>

> I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids went to

bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

>

> Thanks and have a good day.

>

> Suzanne

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi suzanne

 

Try MACA powder which helps with hair loss due to hormonal chages. I understand

that DM and scalp rash is the problem with you..but you won't lose anything by

trying MACA powder. you can buy organic MACA powder from vitacost.com or

Amazon.com.

Maca powder has been used by south amrican indinas since 1000 years ago. It

really helps  with hair loss with hormonal causes. Give it a try. who knows

maybe it helps you.

By the way it is no pricy , vitacost sells one lb for $18.  

soheila

From: Zannie <zannie68@...>

Subject: rheumatic Re: just so depressed about this hair loss

rheumatic

Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6:54 PM

 

You're right Carol an upbeat attitude is so important. I am trying so hard to

have one but the hair loss really gets to me. I had such an upbeat attitude the

first time around. But I guess I am just tired. I have raised two kids while

having this disease, in fact, I don't know motherhood without DM.

And here I am at square one; having to get better again. These diseases are

tough physically but even worse mentally, don't you think.

And I give you credit, you have been through a lot and I admire your upbeat

attitude. I just need to be more like you. Thanks for the reminder.

Suzanne

>

> Hi,

>

> I have dermatomyositis and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease with CREST and have

been where you are. In fact, I had male pattern baldness develop during the

initial phases of my disease. My rheumie was so amazed that pictures were taken

of the back of my head to be included in any new information to be sent out to

the scientific community or any new textbook published on these diseases.

> I cannot remember when during my treatment with the antibiotic therapy that

the hair grew back, but it did. Then, shortly after having reached

remission/control of the DM and MCTD, I came down with non-hodgkins lymphoma and

lost all of my hair - totally - thanks to the chemo.

> It all grew back eventually.

> I know where you are coming from, but, I realized during all this that if only

all I had to worry about was being without hair, what a happy person I would be.

I am glad it all grew back, even though it is no thicker than it ever was, at

least I do not have to deal with wigs anymore.

>

> I hope you are able to persevere through all this with a good upbeat attitude

as a positive attitude goes a very long way to healing.

>

> Good luck and God Bless,

>

> Carol_DM

>

>

[Guest guest]

Definitely, the first thing to do is get tested for the type of bacteria that is

making you sick and getting the proper antibiotic for it.  Stay on it till you

go into remission.  The hair will take care of itself and come back once you

start healing.  I had long hair most of my life.  but when my hair got thin, I

cut it and let it go back to natural color, I just felt that it would help my

hair and added the olive oil spray because the hair was dry and breaking off. 

You will get your hair back.  Maybe not as thick, but it will grow back. Just

concentrate on getting better with A.P.  Take care,  Dolores & Mike

From: Zannie <zannie68@...>

Subject: rheumatic Re: just so depressed about this hair loss

rheumatic

Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 9:09 AM

 

Thanks for your thoughts Delores. I am just wondering that if I start AP therapy

if this will help. At lease it will get the disease under control which I know

is contributing to the hair loss.

What do you think?

Suzanne

> >

> > Hi everyone,

> >

> > I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

> > experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else

> > experienced this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a

> > wig so that I can prepare myself.

> >

> > I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal

> > with. I am just beside myself.

> >

> > I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

> > appreciate your feedback.

> >

> > I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids

> > went to bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

> >

> > Thanks and have a good day.

> >

> > Suzanne

> >

> >

>

> --

> Carole S. Stein

> President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

> http://www.rainbowbridgeforpets.com

> Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

>

>

[Guest guest]

Well Delores, I tested positive for mycoplasma and candida back in 10/10. I

have been working very hard since then to get the candida under control. I

think it is much better. But it still presents a problem for me. I need to

start the AP soon because I think the mycoplasma weakens the immune system and I

become susceptible to yeast. The dilemna...taking antibiotics and having yeast

overgrowth.

I hope you get your situation resolved soon and get the medicine you need. Some

friends of the family used to live in PR and they told us it could be a

nightmare to get into the doctor. Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers.

Suzanne

> > >

> > > Hi everyone,

> > >

> > > I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

> > > experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else

> > > experienced this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a

> > > wig so that I can prepare myself.

> > >

> > > I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal

> > > with. I am just beside myself.

> > >

> > > I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

> > > appreciate your feedback.

> > >

> > > I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids

> > > went to bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

> > >

> > > Thanks and have a good day.

> > >

> > > Suzanne

> > >

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Carole S. Stein

> > President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

> > http://www.rainbowbridgeforpets.com

> > Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi Zannie,  You should start on the Minocin right away and please take it

between meals or first thing in the morning or last thing at night.  For best

effect you should take it on an empty stomach or at least two hours after a meal

and then wait another two hours after the pill is down.  to eat something. 

 Ouch!  I know this causes great abdominal distress.  I have lived with it

since before  2005.  I have learned that through the years if you absolutely

cannot handle this regimen, to have a little broth or some crackers with it or

sip some herbal tea, etc.  Anything that would soothe the stomach and

definitely replace the good bacteria with a good acidophilus.  As far as

allergies go, I have had them for years.  And they seem to change from time to

time.  If I see that some foods irritate me more than others, I just stop

eating them for a while.  That allergy eventually goes away and others crop up

in its' place. The disease of

Scleroderma is an an allergy in and of itself.  We are reacting to the antigen

that the micoplasma emits by making antibodies.  This reaction is an allergic

response.  Keeping a healthy immune system is totally necessary because it is

the immune system that kills off the weakened mycoplasma.  Minocin weakens

them  but it is the Immune system that not only kills them off, but disposes 

of them.  The inflammatory process that is going on in the system is as a

result of the allergic response.  We do get better with the minocin because it

attacks the source which is the antigen that the Minocin exudes.  That is toxic

material.  There is a huge fight going on inside our bodies.  Unfortunately,

because mycoplasma is slow dying as well as slow growing, the disease takes a

long time to get it into a remission state.  And then there is the herxing part

of it that we also have to go through.  I don't know of any short cut.  I have

been on Minocin

since end of  2005 and early 2006.  Started with 50 mg twice daily and

worked up to 100mg twice daily.  I started to notice some relief of symptoms

about 6 months down the line.  Went into remission in August of 2009.  Now, I

think my remission is starting to abate as I have not been on Minocin since end

of October 2010.  I am borrowing some doxy from my husband's supply and I found

some clindamycin and some Azith and just started using that.  My ANA & RF is

starting to rise again from the 0 (negative state) I have been in since Aug.

2009.  That is why I got into such a panic.  I am starting to relax a bit now

that I have started on the clindy and azith.  At least I am on some sort of

antibiotic. Only time will tell if I can keep the disease at bay while I wait

for the insurance company to accept or deny my request. Then I will check with

the Canadian companies. 

 

 Meanwhile, I have other issues with my eye sight.  Not sure if I need more

eye surgery or not.  The first lazer surgery left me with a cloudy right eye. 

I plan on getting two more opinions before I make a decision on that.   Don't

know if the eye problem is or is not a part of my disease.  I have/had/ been in

remission and then who knows since 2005 and this disease has taken over my

life.  I try to live as stress free as possible, but there is always something

else that pops up its' ugly head. 

 

This is a good group with lots of help and loving people.  Not everything works

for everybody, but as a group, collectively, there is much wisdom here.  Good

luck getting a handle on this.  It takes a lot of determination and

fortitude.  Living with the disease is hard, but the alterntive of dying from

it is even harder.  So, there isn't much choice.  I am ready to fight back and

have been.  So, far it has been worth it,  Take care, Dolores & Mike  

From: Zannie <zannie68@...>

Subject: rheumatic Re: just so depressed about this hair loss

rheumatic

Date: Friday, January 28, 2011, 9:19 AM

 

Well Delores, I tested positive for mycoplasma and candida back in 10/10. I have

been working very hard since then to get the candida under control. I think it

is much better. But it still presents a problem for me. I need to start the AP

soon because I think the mycoplasma weakens the immune system and I become

susceptible to yeast. The dilemna...taking antibiotics and having yeast

overgrowth.

I hope you get your situation resolved soon and get the medicine you need. Some

friends of the family used to live in PR and they told us it could be a

nightmare to get into the doctor. Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers.

Suzanne

> > >

> > > Hi everyone,

> > >

> > > I have dermatomyositis and I get skin rashes due to it. I have been

> > > experiencing hair loss on my scalp due to a rash. Anyone else

> > > experienced this? I am so depressed about it. I've already bought a

> > > wig so that I can prepare myself.

> > >

> > > I think the hair loss is the most devastating thing I've had to deal

> > > with. I am just beside myself.

> > >

> > > I would like to know how other people have coped with this? I would

> > > appreciate your feedback.

> > >

> > > I literally cried myself to sleep last night. I waited until my kids

> > > went to bed so they wouldn't see me cry.

> > >

> > > Thanks and have a good day.

> > >

> > > Suzanne

> > >

> > >

> >

> > --

> > Carole S. Stein

> > President, OnlinePetMemorials.com, Inc.

> > http://www.rainbowbridgeforpets.com

> > Proud owner of wood Double Dose RTD

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hey I rarely post, but do enjoy reading all your posts I can't find

any DRS. here willing to do the antibiotics which is mainly the reason

I don't post.

Concerning the hair loss. My husband had a very bad reaction to high

doses of niacin caused him to get severe rash on his scalp.

I purchased a Jojoba shampoo ( Mills Creek) from a health food store .

Took several months for his scalp to return to normal.

You wash your hair and let the shampoo sit on the scalp for 3 to 5

minutes every time you wash your hair.

Another remedy, I haven't tried is a Chinese herb, called Shou Wu

Pian . In a book by Christiane Northrup MD- Women's Bodies, Women's

Wisdom she gave a website www.qualitylifeherbs.com for women losing

their hair from menopause.

Wonderful book is great for all women of any age. I'm skeptical of

herbs bringing back your hair- so if any one tries the herbs and they

work please let me kno.

Hope this helps,