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 Melanie - As you know, my daughter continues to thin. I have joined a hair loss support group and I'm finding lots of young girls (15-20) with hair loss. I am hoping that its not androgenetic, but it does happen at this age. My question, I feel that when I switched her from a 20 mg bcp to a 30, her hair loss began. I also think that being on Yasmin has actually made the situation worse. Would it be wise to stop birth control? I have read horror stories from women that stopped and their hair got much worse, but if it's the culprit, then would things improve? Also, this thinning is diffuse, but started on the temples and forehead.
Answer Hi Kathy: If it were my own daughter I would suggest discontinuing the pill. I don't think staying on the pill will help her situation. Getting off the pill will give her body a chance to re-adjust. It may or may not help her hair loss situation but at least it will give her the opportunity to see how she responds. This will require patience as the body may heal and adjust slowly. Because she is 17, it is important that she is involved in the discussions and decisions. Her own insight may be very valuable.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
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