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    Posted: June 02 2006 at 1:34pm

Every time I wash (which is usually every other day), my hair falls out by the handful.  It looks like a small animal is in the shower drain.  It's a wonder I'm not bald!

I never used to shed like this.  I experienced bad shedding after both my kids were born, but now it won't seem to stop.  My hair is very fine and thin to begin with, so I don't want to lose any of what I have.  I don't pull or comb to detangle-my hair is usually tangle-free after conditioning.
 
It also never seems to grow because the new growth can barely catch up with the fallout. 
 
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can do to decrease shedding?
 
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Hey JerCat. It seems like lots of people are experiencing shedding right now - it may be related to the season.....I control my shedding by taking MSM and using very diluted shampoo or CO. Hope that helps.
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Has your diet changed any? Are you at any transitional period for your hormones? Do you have noticeably less hair?

If it worries you, ask your doctor to take a look at your thyroid.

Anais
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Hi JerCat,
 
There are two specific supplements which I take and have noticed that fallout lessens with their use:  horsetail herb, and silica.  Of course, i also take a base multi-vit-min, plus other supplements (described in another thread on this board).
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