I've had all blood work done, no deficiencies, just mid levels of DHT. I am such it's androgenic alopecia and not TE. Can a proper diet help to reverse PCOS hair loss? I am also on birth control pill and finasteride and aware of risks for both. Thanks!
November 17, 2015
Answer: Weight loss in PCOS Weight loss in PCOS helps improve acne and sometimes reduce hair growth on the face and sometimes improve menstrual irregularity but I'm not convinced it consistently helps improve hair growth on the scalp. In fact sometimes rapid weight loss triggers a telogen shed (telogen effluvium) which speeds up miniaturization.Weight loss should always be considered in women with PCOS who are overweight for a variety of health benefits. Effects of weight loss on scalp hair growth are not well understood and likely minimal.
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November 17, 2015
Answer: Weight loss in PCOS Weight loss in PCOS helps improve acne and sometimes reduce hair growth on the face and sometimes improve menstrual irregularity but I'm not convinced it consistently helps improve hair growth on the scalp. In fact sometimes rapid weight loss triggers a telogen shed (telogen effluvium) which speeds up miniaturization.Weight loss should always be considered in women with PCOS who are overweight for a variety of health benefits. Effects of weight loss on scalp hair growth are not well understood and likely minimal.
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November 18, 2015
Answer: PCOS and weight gain One of the symptoms of PCOS is hair loss. Another is weight gain. Treating the PCOS may help both of these, but since the weight gain did not cause the hair loss, losing the weight alone will not reverse it.You should absolutely get the PCOS treated however. Hormonal therapies like birth control pills, and treatment with cimetidine or spironolactone have been shown to help the hair (as well as some of other PCOS sympoms). Minoxidil and LLLT seems to help hair growth no matter what the cause - so consider giving those a try, too.Hope that helps!
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November 18, 2015
Answer: PCOS and weight gain One of the symptoms of PCOS is hair loss. Another is weight gain. Treating the PCOS may help both of these, but since the weight gain did not cause the hair loss, losing the weight alone will not reverse it.You should absolutely get the PCOS treated however. Hormonal therapies like birth control pills, and treatment with cimetidine or spironolactone have been shown to help the hair (as well as some of other PCOS sympoms). Minoxidil and LLLT seems to help hair growth no matter what the cause - so consider giving those a try, too.Hope that helps!
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