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    Posted: September 25 2008 at 2:40pm
I recently went through radiation treatments for breast cancer and I am taking tamoxifen as an additional insurance policy against reocurrence. My hair is breaking off in clumps an inch or two from the scalp and now that I think about it, my nails are cracking. My hair is dry and brittle and nothing I have tried so far is working. So I thought I would see if anyone had any ideas.
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A year ago I suffered from hair loss too and I started trying everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.
The things that really worked for me was:

1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp;

2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;

3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;

4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);

5) Also I used herbal treatment.  It is a good product that helps prevent hair loss. I think it is very important!

It worked and still works for me!  It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) - a major cause of hair loss!

good luck!



Edited by Karen Shelton - July 13 2009 at 11:17pm
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