I wrote on here about a year ago that I was suffering from what I believe was chemically induced alopecia areata from my medication. I was on a beta blocker which I discovered was a notorious cause of hair loss. I had to switch doctors in order to change medications because my doctor simply wouldn't listen to me or didn't think my concerns were valid enough to switch my medication. Even though I was finally able to get off the beta blocker, my hair still wouldn't grow.
I was almost ready to accept that I would eventually be completely bald but I couldn't quite accept it, so I decided to do some armchair research via the net. I sincerely believe that my little "discovery" caused my hair to grow back.
What I did was a modified Bargello's regimen. I took GNC UltraNourishair, Soy Isoflavones, Omega 3,6,9; and a Zinc supplement. I took Biotin and MSM on alternate days and used Bhringraj Oil (just bhringraj and sesame oil) daily on my scalp. Voila! In less than 3 weeks my hair started sprouting out of my bald spot which was about a 2 in circle.
I know that a Zinc supplement is not something everyone should use, but I had read that beta blockers can deplete the body of Zinc. I had blood tests done but nothing was out of the ordinary.
I'm sorry I don't have pictures but going bald is too depressing to want to take pictures of and I really didn't think anything would work to make my hair grow back.
I do want to add that I really believe the supplementation and Bhringraj oil were what got my hair to grow back and not just going off the medication because I had been off the medication for several months and saw no results until I started this particular regimen. It could be a coincidence but I really don't think so.
My hair isn't growing as fast as it used to, but at least it is growing. I use to get 3/4" a month and never had to worry about it not growing back after cutting it. I'm hoping that if I stay on this regimen eventually I'll get the growth that I used to get.
I was almost ready to accept that I would eventually be completely bald but I couldn't quite accept it, so I decided to do some armchair research via the net. I sincerely believe that my little "discovery" caused my hair to grow back.
What I did was a modified Bargello's regimen. I took GNC UltraNourishair, Soy Isoflavones, Omega 3,6,9; and a Zinc supplement. I took Biotin and MSM on alternate days and used Bhringraj Oil (just bhringraj and sesame oil) daily on my scalp. Voila! In less than 3 weeks my hair started sprouting out of my bald spot which was about a 2 in circle.
I know that a Zinc supplement is not something everyone should use, but I had read that beta blockers can deplete the body of Zinc. I had blood tests done but nothing was out of the ordinary.
I'm sorry I don't have pictures but going bald is too depressing to want to take pictures of and I really didn't think anything would work to make my hair grow back.
I do want to add that I really believe the supplementation and Bhringraj oil were what got my hair to grow back and not just going off the medication because I had been off the medication for several months and saw no results until I started this particular regimen. It could be a coincidence but I really don't think so.
My hair isn't growing as fast as it used to, but at least it is growing. I use to get 3/4" a month and never had to worry about it not growing back after cutting it. I'm hoping that if I stay on this regimen eventually I'll get the growth that I used to get.
keep it up ma!
