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Dry & brittle hair :-(

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hi all,

Im 17wks pregnant & my hair & certain parts of my skin have started to feel extermely dry. Ive never really suffered with dandruff & i also moisturise my skin as much as i can with cocca butter "at least every other day.

I also use a rich hair oil which ive never had any problems with (as ive used it for years)

With this being my 2nd pregnancy im a Lil confused as i dont remember suffering like this (espcially this early on). The best thing about it is the fact i haven't develop a rash or anything it just feels as if something is deliberately tickling my skin and head

I probably wouldnt be so concerned if it didnt cause me to itch my head or skin constantly (also a bit embrassing when out & about)

Has anyone else suffered or is suffering with this at the moment, I'd love to hear your advise. :-)

xx

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Carren

I'd mention this to your midwife, especially since this is new for you and different to your previous pregnancy, just in case she wants to order any bloodwork. I know dry hair and skin can be a symptom of hypothyroidism, though obviously it could be any number of other things or nothing at all, and I'm not a doctor, so if your medical peeps are happy don't let me panic you. If it turns out this is just an annoying cosmetic problem you could try conditioner-only washing. It takes a few days, but can really help, especially if you have curly hair. If you google it, you'll find instructions easily.

in reply to Carren

Thanks for your reply carren,

Im not sure if its worth mentioning to my community midwife just yet as i said i dont have any obvious signs on my body to it "its just very annoying" & for sure at times worse by night :-(

I definetely try changing my hair washing method as that could be playin a Lil part in the itching & dryness of hair. I just hope it calm throughout the pregnancy. xx

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Merida

I had quite a dry scalp and skin and don't usually. I had to change my shampoo to not scented, like imple and olive il shampoo and died down a lot, and just moisturising my face, again with non-scented stuff, i use moltoun brown n kept it ok. Worth a try, the shampoo definitely made a huge difference, can see you already use moisturiser. My hairdresser said it's quite common

in reply to Merida

Thanks, just out of interest did you suffer with this during one of your pass pregnancies & if so what was the gender of your child.

xx

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Merida in reply to

Is my first and don't know the gender, sorry. due any day now so will post when I find out! :D

in reply to Merida

I see, arrrh your 1st baby thats nice.

xx

Sorry to be nosey its just some of those article i read online about some of your pregnancy symptoms can determined the sex of a unborn child (usually all a bunch of crap though) :-)

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Merida in reply to

Not nosey at all :) you never know, is all good fun!

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ritz21

more shampoo more oil and more cocoa butter -this too shall pass honey :)

in reply to ritz21

I hope so, not so much more shampoo though as im willing to try washing hair "at least" every 4- 5 wks now.

xx :-)

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ritz21 in reply to

that might be a problem - I am finding dandruff to be out if I am sticking to my twice a week schedule of hair-wash atleast if I go longer than that i get the flakes back :) (use the shower in the sink ;) )

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