Dry Skin, Hair thinning, nails brittle

[izzet]

I am having a problem with all of the above topic.  I found this on a hospital website after I went and talked to a knowledgeable person at my local health food store.  I've started taking a new multi-vitamin that also has large amounts of biotin and other minerals, and herbs for these problems.  My hair has thinned so much this last month I can see my scalp very clearly and my part has widened.  My thyroid and hormones are fine.  This guy I know says that hair thinning is more often than not a direct result of inflammation due to stress or diet.  I have been under stress the last week or so but not the entire month.  I will probably start adding flaxseed oil back into my protein shakes in the morning.

Just wanted to pass along the information.

"If you suffer from chapped lips, brittle hair and nails or flaky/dry skin, increase the amount of "good" fats in your diet. The good fats are omega-3 fatty acids, which are an important part of human nutrition. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in fish and omega-6 and omega-9 are found in soybeans, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flaxseed and primrose oil."

[umpa]

The best herbs for hairgrowth are horsetail root(silica) ,biotin, and msm.I take them all everyday.I take 5000 mg of msm everyday.But not only will you grow hair on your head you will be shaving your legs alot too! I love flaxseed! I eat it everyday! I make brownies out of it!

[izzet]

That's great because the vitamins recommended have horsetail, biotin but not msm (sulfer).  I'll look into that.  It's suppose to replace your multivitamin.  Futurebiotics Hair, Skin and Nails. http://www.futurebiotics.com/product.php?pid=1&cid=1

Let me know if the amounts are enough for the horsetail and biotin or if I need to find another brand.

I also just bought a new conditioner that really gives me volume (I tried it this morning) so it doesn't look quite so thin, which was surprising.  Most times more than not they don't work but this did. Fructise Fortifying Body Boost conditioner.  I usually stick to organic/natural shampoos and conditioners but they haven't worked well.

BTW which form is best pill or powder for the MSM-can you recommend a brand?  I ws looking at Drs Best or VitaminShoppe brand.

Thanks so much for the info!

[beebs]

I take a doctor prescribed vitamin. It's like an uber-vitamin so Im good!

[larco]

 I have been losing my hair for the past 3 years. The top is nearly gone and doctor's can't find any cause. So I will definitely try out these vitamins. Any names or brands I can ask for?? I would be oh so happy if this would be the answer!!

[beebs]

My doctor gives me vinate. My problem is very oily skin. Im breaking out in the weirdest places. Mostly my neck. It's very painful...

[izzet]

Feel your pain larco.

This is what I'm using

Futurebiotics Hair, Skin and Nails (high potency multivitamin w/biotin and horsetail)
Finest Natural One-Per-Day Omega-3 Fish Oil Softgels-Walgreens
Flaxseed Oil-1 tsp, 2x per day (Omega 3 & 6)-Walmart
Doctor's Best MSM-5000 mg-vitacost is only $9.55

check out prices on vitacost.com and amazon.com as well as go to Walmart to see what prices are most affordable for you.

[beebs]

man oh man. that's alot of pills to suck down. 

[umpa]

Swanson vitamins.com there brand is wonderful and cheap! you have to feed your hair.

[SouthCarolinaLady]

Hey Friends, If we are eating better and healthier, why would be losing more hair?

Have a great day! 

SouthCarolinaLady  (Susie)

[umpa]

People lose hair for all kinds of reasons.Stress and genetics are the prime cause.When i removed meat from my diet a few years ago my hair was thin and breaking.i wasn't getting enough protein.Once I got back on the protein it came back thick and beautiful! I used to do hair when I was younger and I worked for Regis salons and another cause we saw was overprocessing.Perms,haircolor, and blow drying.

[izzet]

yeah I've been trying to air dry my hair instead of blow drying, etc. and been taking all the vitamins & supplements you recommended.  It's not coming out as bad but still thin on the top and sides...the back of my hair is very thick...wish I could just move it around lol  I eat a lot of protein through shakes and meat.  I use to be vegetarian about 10 years ago but I've been eating meat again for a while.

I pull my hair up in a ponytail barrette almost every day for work would that also pull the hair out or damage it?  I try to be gentle and not pull it very tight and then give it a break every two or three days and just use a hair band to pull it back out of my eyes.

Hope you are doing well.

[izzet]

Swanson vitamins.com there brand is wonderful and cheap! you have to feed your hair.

nice pic Umpa can we swap hair?? lol

[umpa]

My heart goes out to you because i had the same experience.My hair was so thin and broken i had to cut it even with my chin.Then I changed my diet and take my herbs everyday and it is thick and strong again!

[beebs]

My hair is really fine. It used to fall out a lot because of my thyroid problems but  my medicine is right now and I take an uber vitamin so it's much better.