kblc06
Well-Known Member
Well ladies- it's been ages since I've posted, but my hair has been in a state of continuous rebirth these past couple of years. After experiencing accutane (PCOS acne) shedding in Nov 2019, my hair seemed to be on the path to recovery. After starting a new med in April, things fell apart like a Chinua Achebe novel lol. My hair began falling out everytime I touched it.
I went back to the basics and used seamless combs, no brushes, no heat, SLS-free shampoos, rice water, you name it. I remained stuck around midback and nothing seemed to work. In September, a scalp biopsy revealed signs of chronic inflammation suggestive of CCCA (central centrifugal cicatrical alopecia). Obviously, I was devastated and my derm being the amazing doctor he is, started me on an aggressive treatment plan of 3-4 month corticosteroid injections and typical clebesol to control inflammation. I also began supplementing with GNC HSN program (muliti, collagen, evening primrose oil), turmeric capsules, MSM, and garlic supplements. To boost growth in balding areas, I applied raw aloe vera and minoxidil maybe 1-2x per week. I'm sure it helped but I haven't been super consistent enough to say the overall benefit, but I'm very pleased with my progress. I also wash with DHT eliminating and antifungal shampoos. My hair is finally increasing in length again and now hovering around WL.
to anyone suffering from hair loss. Please seek assistance at the first sign of excess shedding- I had noticed a gradual increase over a least 2 years and waived it off due to denial lol. I truly believe that acting quickly is what helped reverse a good 80-90% of my hair loss. CCCA is a fibrosing, scarring alopecia that results in permanent hair loss if left untreated.
I went back to the basics and used seamless combs, no brushes, no heat, SLS-free shampoos, rice water, you name it. I remained stuck around midback and nothing seemed to work. In September, a scalp biopsy revealed signs of chronic inflammation suggestive of CCCA (central centrifugal cicatrical alopecia). Obviously, I was devastated and my derm being the amazing doctor he is, started me on an aggressive treatment plan of 3-4 month corticosteroid injections and typical clebesol to control inflammation. I also began supplementing with GNC HSN program (muliti, collagen, evening primrose oil), turmeric capsules, MSM, and garlic supplements. To boost growth in balding areas, I applied raw aloe vera and minoxidil maybe 1-2x per week. I'm sure it helped but I haven't been super consistent enough to say the overall benefit, but I'm very pleased with my progress. I also wash with DHT eliminating and antifungal shampoos. My hair is finally increasing in length again and now hovering around WL.
to anyone suffering from hair loss. Please seek assistance at the first sign of excess shedding- I had noticed a gradual increase over a least 2 years and waived it off due to denial lol. I truly believe that acting quickly is what helped reverse a good 80-90% of my hair loss. CCCA is a fibrosing, scarring alopecia that results in permanent hair loss if left untreated.