hi does anyone have trouble with hair loss i was diagnosed cd about 4 years ago

[queeny]

[DartmoorGuerrilla]

Hi queeny, I used to, but since going GF my hair has grown back thicker. Maybe you should ask your doctor to test your nutrient levels. Good luck!

[queeny in reply to DartmoorGuerrilla]

hi dartmoor guerrilla sorry i didnt reply till now but been away staying at family member thank you for your answer have had blood test done and it turns out to be my iron now on tabs thanks for your help

[tmoxon]

Hi Queeny

I am still losing hair, can I ask do you mean in patches or is it coming out all over your head?

Mine is all over my head and I usually end up with a heap of hair on the side of the shower when I wash mine. I don't know whether its worse in summer. I had hoped that my hair would grow thicker since going GF as I remember when I was younger several hairdressers commented that I had loads of hair, but it was fine. I have been GF for around 2.5 years now and I haven't noticed my hair improving. I have had my vitamin levels as well as thyroid checked and been told that they are ok.

[poing]

My hair was coming out all over leaving a small clump in the plughole after washing it... that turned out to be my iron levels (or lack of them).

But I think that deficiencies of all kinds can cause hair loss - I think mine still comes out a little more easily than it used to, but it's not enough for me to take it to the doctor at a problem.

[Penel]

I had a problem with hair loss a few years ago. It was caused by seborrheic dermatitis. I got it under control by cutting out sugar, and using Head & Shoulders (it's the zinc in it that is the active ingredient). There are lots of possible causes, hopefully your doctor can advise you.

[purplehaze]

Hi Queeny Yes I am sufferering from hair loss and have been diagnosed with lichen planopilaris and am being treated through a dermatologist for it

[RusticRita]

Hi Queeny, Have you had your thyroid levels checked as a precaution? Auto-immune thyroid disease often accompanies CD and non-CD Gluten Intolerance and symptom is hair-loss, especially if it's affecting eyebrow growth as well.

I suffered from hair loss with thyroid disease and later on with Non-CDGI. Now I only use organic shampoos and natural hair dyes like organic henna/Indigo (important to be wheatgerm, paraben and SLS free) and hair has all grown back and is very healthy.

As so many things can affect hair/scalp guess it's down to eliminating causes one by one and lots of patience, but think all the advice is worth working through. Best wishes, Rita

[Allie65]

Hi Queeny, Yes i did suffer terrible hair loss, frightening when it falls out in handfuls and you are afraid to comb it. Even my eyebrows and eyelashes used to fall out. I have since been taking ferrous sulphate suppliments (Iron tabs 200mg high dosage) and it no longer falls out. Takes about 3 months to kick in tho. Hope it works for you too.