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 a friend who has a hair loss diagnosis of TE which i have had for 3 years and her derm is treating her with costesteroids...is that effective for te? i thought that was just for aa. also im taking saw palmetto as an antiandrogen and have a little trouble with my iron..should i space out taking the two as i have heard that saw palmetto can interfere with iron absorption..how long should they be spaced apart? thank patti
Answer Hello Patti: Within the medical community steroid treatments are commonly used for alopecia areata. Steroids are also used for scalp conditions such as psoriasis, inflammation, itchiness etc. If your friend has any of these conditions her dermatologist may feel the steroid treatment can help to clear it up. Essential oils work very effectively for these conditions but they do not come with the adverse side effects.
Low ferritin levels (iron stores) and iron deficiency is very common in women with chronic telogen effluvium. Getting the levels in the normal range is often a slow process requiring consistency and dedication. Spirulina and chlorella are excellent natural sources of iron and many other valuable nutrients for healthy hair growth and overall health. Saw palmetto is traditionally used for androgenetic alopecia as it is thought to inhibit the effects of dht. If you have telogen effluvium, rather than androgenetic alopecia, the iron levels may be more important than the effects of this herb. Otherwise take the iron supplement as far away as the herbal supplement as possible. Several hours apart should be sufficient. Vitamin C helps iron absorption so it may help to include foods high in Vitamin C along with foods high in iron together in your diet. The links below may interest you if you'd like to learn more about female hair loss or if you;d like to read about my own hair loss story and how I used essential oils to restore my hair.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
Understanding Female Hair Loss http://www.vzbotanicals.com/overcomefemalehairloss.html
My Hair Loss Story http://www.vzbotanicals.com/mystory.html
