AboutMelanie Vonzabuesnig Expertise Female hair loss is my main focus. Women today are very susceptible to several types of hair loss including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and androgenetic alopecia. I can answer questions about the causes and types of female hair loss. I can share information about natural holistic remedies to improve female hair loss conditions.
Experience My interest in female hair loss sprung from my own experience with extensive hair loss. Determined to grow my hair back, I diligently studied every piece of information I could find on the biology of hair growth. After successfully re-growing my hair with safe and effective natural products, I felt compelled to learn more and to share this information with other women. I am experienced in blending custom hair loss formulas. I am also experienced in writing about female hair loss issues.
Publications My hair loss information has been included in The Truth about Womens Hair Loss by Spencer Kobren, Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles, Alternative Healing by Bill Gottleib and Natural Health Magazine. I am the author of several books on hair loss.
Education/Credentials I am a certified aromatherapist specializing in formulas for scalp and hair conditions.
Question Hi, I am a 25 year old female that has discovered hair loss in the last year. I am natural with no chemicals. I am very thin at the top of my head as well as above my ears. I do shed daily, but I dont believe that it is over 100 strands. I went to a dermatologist, and she prescribed prenatal vitamins, and well as clobex lotion for the saclp (at night before bed). Is this sufficient to treat my thinning hair? How long does it usually take to see results? Also, is there another anti stress vitamin that I can take in conjunction with the prematal vitamin?
Answer Hello Jenifer: Did your dermatologist give you a diagnosis? Thinning on the top is often associated with androgenetic alopecia, but androgenetic alopecia does not usually cause thinning above the ears. Androgenetic alopecia causes individual stands of hairs (in certain areas-bang/top/crown) to become thinner and weaker. providing less scalp coverage.
Because it is impossible to count the number of fallen hairs per day, the best way to gauge excessive shedding is if you have noticed more shedding that usual. The "pull-test" is another method commonly used. If you grab a small section of hair and pull gently you should only have 1-3 hairs. If you do this on various parts of the scalp and consistently come up with more hairs you may have telogen effluvium (excessive shedding)
Clobex lotion is a topical steroid often prescribed for scalp conditions such as psoriasis, itchiness, scaling, flaking or inflammation. It is usually used for a period of 2 weeks. i personally prefer using essential oils for these conditions as they are potent and effective but they are natural and do not come with the adverse side effects of synthetic topical medications.
You would have to be careful taking other supplements along with prenatal vitamins as you may end up with a toxic amount of certain nutrients such a vitamin A. Just as prenatal vitamins are designed to support pregnancy, there are supplements designed to support healthy hair growth. I prefer using these supplements.
Many women mistakenly believe that prenatal vitamins cause the pregnant women to have thicker, faster growing, healthier hair. It is actually the unique hormonal changes and increase in blood circulation that occurs during pregnancy that supports hair growth.
I think it is important to determine the type and cause of your hair loss so you can treat the underlying issue as well. I have provided a few links to pages in my website that may interest you. Please let me know if I can help you further.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
My Hair Loss Story http://www.vzbotanicals.com/mystory.html
Understanding Female Hair Loss http://www.vzbotanicals.com/Books%20info.html
