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 i have had chronic te for three years as i have watched my iron go up and down due to heavy periods. i have taken slow fe and my numbers were pretty good but on a routine iron check my tibc came back low so i went to a hemotologist and he told me the slow fe didnt work...just stop taking it so i listened...six weeks later my iron was cut in half (borderline anemic) and ferritin in half. what number should our ferritin be to grow hair? due to his incompentence i am going to start getting iron shots as i have struggled with constipation taking the slow fe for 3 years and used milk of magnesia to help and now found out that interferes with iron. suggestions on the ferritin? could having low iron trigger TE to turn into aga? does saw palmetto help your hair not to minaturize?...my testosterone is low so ive been thinking about stopping the saw palmetto as i hear it interferes with iron absorbtion. help!! thank you
Answer Hi Patti: It is possible for telogen effluvium to be a catalyst for developing androgenetic alopecia in those who are genetically predisposed. Low ferritin levels are common in women with androgenetic alopecia as well as telogen effluvium. But there are also many people with low ferritin levels who do not have any hair loss issues. Normal ferritin levels in women range from 12 to 150 ng/mL. Women with hair loss are often encouraged to strive for 60-70 ng/mL Increasing ferritin levels is often a slow process requiring consistency. Spirulina and chlorella are excellent sources of natural iron (not synthetic) These products will not cause constipation. Sprirulina and chlorella are also loaded with many other high quality nutrients that are vital for healthy hair growth and overall health. Saw palmetto is used to help inhibit miniaturization due to dht. Saw palmetto should not be taken within the same time period as iron as it is thought to interfere with iron absorption. Tannins in tea also interferes with iron. Vitamin C helps with iron absorption. If you are interested in learning more about female hair loss or about using essential oils as a natural hair loss remedy the links below will provide information.
Understanding Female Hair Loss http://www.vzbotanicals.com/overcomefemalehairloss.html
Essential Oils for Hair Loss http://www.vzbotanicals.com/
