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Hair loss: I need pills!

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 19 March 2019 - 16:44
Would probably go to the Dr first to see if there is a medical issue -
Please tell me can we use that can I buy the priorin hair regrowth capsules in Dubai https://www.priorin.me/en/contact-us.php
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 April 2012 - 07:58
That is so interesting! Thanks for reply.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 17:33
I have been using the egg mix and the phytophanere pills as mentioned on this thread and the difference is amazing! I am so grateful to everyone on here for the friendly advice.....I still have a lot of hair loss when I wash and style my hair but my hair in general is so much thicker and healthier, I can actually wear it down again without it looking all scraggly! Am definitely going to keep it up and hope it just keeps on getting better.... Thanks again ladies :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 28 April 2012 - 13:07
Any update from the ladies using the egg treatment?
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 11:32
Hi Ladies. I have suffered from patchy hair loss for a number of years now and was seeing a Trichologist in the UK on a regular basis for check ups/ treatment. As my hair loss was doen to stress, (had all blood tests and no underlying medical or hormone issues) I fully expected my hair to grow back once I moved here. As you can imagine I was terrified after reading posts on here about the water and decided to contact my trichologist for advice.... I also sent her a link to an article about the water to see what her thoughts are. this is what she said: she sees alot of ladies from the UAE (they travel to the UK for treatment) and on taking case history, a lot of the time there are other culprits contributing to their condition, hormonal, diet, genetics etc. As for the water, there is no scientific evidence to prove that the minerals in the water causes hair loss..... it does not clog the follicles as we all produce oils from our sebacious glands which clear any residue. However..... the minerals in the water can stiffen, straighten and make the hair behave differently, and dry. Her advice to anyone who is particular about their hair is to rince with bottled water and to use a GOOD conditioner. Just thought I'd share what advice Ive been given from someone I trust, hope it helps. On a note about head massage, when i received treatment for my type of hair loss my head was massaged for a long time with conditioner on it, I would also suggest if you have access to a steam room, put your conditioner on before going in.... if nothing else your hair will feel great. ;) edited by Traceyx on 02/02/2012 Nice, Tracey! Well look at that--a trichologist and an ignoramus like me can both have the same conclusion :) seriously, interesting post!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 10:47
Hi Ladies. I have suffered from patchy hair loss for a number of years now and was seeing a Trichologist in the UK on a regular basis for check ups/ treatment. As my hair loss was doen to stress, (had all blood tests and no underlying medical or hormone issues) I fully expected my hair to grow back once I moved here. As you can imagine I was terrified after reading posts on here about the water and decided to contact my trichologist for advice.... I also sent her a link to an article about the water to see what her thoughts are. this is what she said: she sees alot of ladies from the UAE (they travel to the UK for treatment) and on taking case history, a lot of the time there are other culprits contributing to their condition, hormonal, diet, genetics etc. As for the water, there is no scientific evidence to prove that the minerals in the water causes hair loss..... it does not clog the follicles as we all produce oils from our sebacious glands which clear any residue. However..... the minerals in the water can stiffen, straighten and make the hair behave differently, and dry. Her advice to anyone who is particular about their hair is to rince with bottled water and to use a GOOD conditioner. Just thought I'd share what advice Ive been given from someone I trust, hope it helps. On a note about head massage, when i received treatment for my type of hair loss my head was massaged for a long time with conditioner on it, I would also suggest if you have access to a steam room, put your conditioner on before going in.... if nothing else your hair will feel great. ;) <em>edited by Traceyx on 02/02/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 09:28
I have been going for regular head massages and I find these have really helped my hair loss..having said that, i guess the diet plays a lot of parts...perhaps you are allergic to some type of food.
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 07:13
Hi Purplerain, Just to let you know that the posts were deleted by Admin for being offensive and also for promoting a business blatantly. Sorry for the inconvenience. EW Admin
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 02 February 2012 - 06:20
Sorry to rant ladies - but there is something plan wrong in joining a forum to self promote your business - then when you get questioned over whether you are correct in your advice you start dishing out personal criticism - then deleting things - HMMMMM I would be very cautios of that certain hair clinic - that was named on here in previous threads ,,,, it seems all is not as it should be ???? No, you're right, that was pretty lame. I asked her flat out if she worked there on another thread, and she told me she was a crusader because of personal experience. But then she criticized everyone for having alternative opinions and self-diagnosing. Isn't that what most of us do, anyway? lol Some things should be self-diagnosed--meaning--we need to be proactive about our health and evaluate lifestyle. Too much complacency just running to a doctor for a scrip. Look where that has gotten the majority of people in society. Now people are being proactive and taking a hollistic approach toward wellness instead of relying on the sickness industry to make us well. ANd sadly, due to the small amount of practitioners that follow a hollistic approach, many people turn to peers for support in their quest for information. I think it's good to seek knowledge, but of course, there is a time to go to the doctor!
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 17:03
It’s not just the water (although it is the major cause of hair loss in the UAE) 1, poor diet (brought on probably from the vitamins diminishing in fruit and veg as most of it is imported) 2, AC and harsh climate 3, chlorine in the pools and sea water 4, stress 5, hormones My hair was vile while I lived in the UAE fast forward 2 years and now my hair is soft shiny and health again, all my friends that have moved back home have experienced the same thing.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 17:02
Sorry to rant ladies - but there is something plan wrong in joining a forum to self promote your business - then when you get questioned over whether you are correct in your advice you start dishing out personal criticism - then deleting things - HMMMMM I would be very cautios of that certain hair clinic - that was named on here in previous threads ,,,, it seems all is not as it should be ????
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 16:15
So basically, to prevent hair fall, we need to load up on the B vitamins, and get a good conditioner to prevent hair and scalp becoming dry. (Providing there are no reasons like illness/diet) And your hair and scalp can become overly dry due to the climate and water? So overly dry hair and scalp caused by climate and the water, can cause hairloss? Not wanting to make anyone annoyed here...but I don’t think there is any need in calling someone ignorant, arrogant and small minded, because they might not 100% agree with someone else whether they are or not an expert (can't remember who it was that said that now, it seems to have been deleted) carol, I agree with purplerain. The chemical make-up of the water here really dries out the hair shaft and scalp. If you don't have a healthy scalp that provides a good growing environment, hair can fall out at the root, for sure. I take the b vitamins because they help with skin health, and I would have to say scalp health. The added oils in the Phyto phanere pills I take also 'lube' my skin, so to speak. As far as hair longer than 1/4" on your head, it's all dead. no pills, no oils, nothing will improve that from the inside out. All you can do is smooth and coat the cuticle so the ends/middle don't get tangled when you brush or style. I used Davines, the Melu line for cleansing and conditioning. The conditioner is made with apricot or mango butter and comes in a tub. it has been a godsend. a little fekkai glossing cream, as a leave on stylant (wet or dry hair) also helps! that's my 1-2 punch. yes, I still get dandruff a bit, but not near as bad as before. hope this info helps. And by info, I mean what has worked for me. agreeeeeeeeeeeee Deffo due to dry scalp and hair... because of climate and water. I will look in to that conditioning line.. etc you mentioned.. I'm glad you found somehing that worked for you :) thanks, me tooooooo!! The other suggestions kind of make me laugh, although they are very real things to be considered. Just not for myself! --hormones are fine, diet is extraordinarily better here, and stress, not much unless I let incompetent people drive me crazy at work. And it's one of those days :) Yep-i'd say water/climate! LOL
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 12:15
There are some special shampoos (that can prevent damage when we use desalinated water) available in pharmacies- unfortunately I can not remember the name, but ask the pharmacist. Cost was approx 90 Dhs. What ever anyone believes, I appreciate everyones advises are. People might have different reasons and solutions for hairfall- why not to learn from each others experiences. Being sarcastic does not help anyone.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 11:36
So basically, to prevent hair fall, we need to load up on the B vitamins, and get a good conditioner to prevent hair and scalp becoming dry. (Providing there are no reasons like illness/diet) And your hair and scalp can become overly dry due to the climate and water? So overly dry hair and scalp caused by climate and the water, can cause hairloss? Not wanting to make anyone annoyed here...but I don’t think there is any need in calling someone ignorant, arrogant and small minded, because they might not 100% agree with someone else whether they are or not an expert (can't remember who it was that said that now, it seems to have been deleted) carol, I agree with purplerain. The chemical make-up of the water here really dries out the hair shaft and scalp. If you don't have a healthy scalp that provides a good growing environment, hair can fall out at the root, for sure. I take the b vitamins because they help with skin health, and I would have to say scalp health. The added oils in the Phyto phanere pills I take also 'lube' my skin, so to speak. As far as hair longer than 1/4" on your head, it's all dead. no pills, no oils, nothing will improve that from the inside out. All you can do is smooth and coat the cuticle so the ends/middle don't get tangled when you brush or style. I used Davines, the Melu line for cleansing and conditioning. The conditioner is made with apricot or mango butter and comes in a tub. it has been a godsend. a little fekkai glossing cream, as a leave on stylant (wet or dry hair) also helps! that's my 1-2 punch. yes, I still get dandruff a bit, but not near as bad as before. hope this info helps. And by info, I mean what has worked for me. agreeeeeeeeeeeee Deffo due to dry scalp and hair... because of climate and water. I will look in to that conditioning line.. etc you mentioned.. I'm glad you found somehing that worked for you :)
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 11:25
So basically, to prevent hair fall, we need to load up on the B vitamins, and get a good conditioner to prevent hair and scalp becoming dry. (Providing there are no reasons like illness/diet) And your hair and scalp can become overly dry due to the climate and water? So overly dry hair and scalp caused by climate and the water, can cause hairloss? Not wanting to make anyone annoyed here...but I don’t think there is any need in calling someone ignorant, arrogant and small minded, because they might not 100% agree with someone else whether they are or not an expert (can't remember who it was that said that now, it seems to have been deleted) carol, I agree with purplerain. The chemical make-up of the water here really dries out the hair shaft and scalp. If you don't have a healthy scalp that provides a good growing environment, hair can fall out at the root, for sure. I take the b vitamins because they help with skin health, and I would have to say scalp health. The added oils in the Phyto phanere pills I take also 'lube' my skin, so to speak. As far as hair longer than 1/4" on your head, it's all dead. no pills, no oils, nothing will improve that from the inside out. All you can do is smooth and coat the cuticle so the ends/middle don't get tangled when you brush or style. I used Davines, the Melu line for cleansing and conditioning. The conditioner is made with apricot or mango butter and comes in a tub. it has been a godsend. a little fekkai glossing cream, as a leave on stylant (wet or dry hair) also helps! that's my 1-2 punch. yes, I still get dandruff a bit, but not near as bad as before. hope this info helps. And by info, I mean what has worked for me.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 11:05
So basically, to prevent hair fall, we need to load up on the B vitamins, and get a good conditioner to prevent hair and scalp becoming dry. (Providing there are no reasons like illness/diet) And your hair and scalp can become overly dry due to the climate and water? So overly dry hair and scalp caused by climate and the water, can cause hairloss? Not wanting to make anyone annoyed here...but I don’t think there is any need in calling someone ignorant, arrogant and small minded, because they might not 100% agree with someone else whether they are or not an expert (can't remember who it was that said that now, it seems to have been deleted)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 10:50
It seems the common factor "water" the source of life its self and the one only real fundamental difference that us expats commonly have no option but experience is not to blame. I find it hard to take the truth of what a "profession" in his/ her white coats says - when the answer is an over priced pill. This pill can be bought over the counter in NORMAL countries and ordered online with no prescription. To me it's simple the water here is full of chemicals including chlorine in very high levels- that which are not found in the western world and in extreme heat these are increased again to produce the vast amount of water this nation uses. In turn this gets into the scalp damaging the roots and blocking the hair follicles - causing breakage and /or the hair to fall out... if you color your hair excessively with chemicals and dyes eventually your hair will suffer and this is just a similar effect but on a daily basis.
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EW MASTER
Latest post on 01 February 2012 - 06:44
wow, this thread got interesting. Brewer's yeast comment--this makes sense to me. Super high amounts of B vitamins in BY, and that is also the core of the phyto pills I recommended on this thread. B vitamins are known to stabilize mood and B vitamins are what your body loses when you stress, smoke, etc. My hair loss here was rampid, but I do attribute the falling out due to it being dry!! once i started using great conditioner and products, and supplementing with pills, the hair loss really chilled out. Basically it would fall out when i combed after washing, and also when I brushed it dry. when the follicle of the hair is not smooth, this will happen! the smoother you make your "dead" hair (anything longer than the first 1/4") the less it will fall out from brushing, styling, and combing. oh yeah--not an expert, but went to beauty school! 16 months of education--able to fix it myself.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 18:30
Maybe its the hormones :\:
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 31 January 2012 - 08:21
I haven't ever involved myself in a debate on this forum but I of course noticed that when cocco joined this thread as a new user, the only posts under that name were "mentioning" a certain trichologist and their spa. Personally I then take everything from that poster with a large pinch of salt. Thanks again to all my scrambled egg head friends for sharing practical, affordable tips & giving me hope! :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 12:19
Actually, a couple of years ago, after 5+ years in Dubai, I was going bald. I have always had a big mop of hair and I am 50+. I tried shampoos & scalp treatments for hair loss; I did not try filters because too complicated with my shower. Anyway, all that to say, I got Brewer's Yeast and these French supplements called Forcapil and I now have my big mop of hair back! Total relief! :) :) I don't care to know why I lost my hair but I have it now back.
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 12:02
A quick google search is enough to find out that there is some evidence for desalinated water causing hair loss http://www.desalinatedwater.info/hair-damage.php. It's nice when the posts stay friendly, it's flippin hair we are talking about not religion and politics. you seem to be spot-on tacobelle with your research. I am convinced to go for the shower filter. My hair is breaking easily as well as falling <em>edited by Homeward Bound on 30/01/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 11:49
A quick google search is enough to find out that there is some evidence for desalinated water causing hair loss http://www.desalinatedwater.info/hair-damage.php. It's nice when the posts stay friendly, it's flippin hair we are talking about not religion and politics.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 11:49
You are all so amazing... where did you all study to attain such knowledge? So you don't take the word of someone who actually knows what they are talking about, instead you go on about this mumbo jumbo about the water....there is NO scientific evidence to show the water in Dubai causes hair loss but yes it can cause breakage!! The main causes of female hair loss are HORMONAL and DIET (amongst other, thyroid, pregnancy etc) so yes supplements CAN help.... so please send me your info to prove this myth about the water....!!! but thats what I'm saying.. for me it can't be hormones or diet, I have a healthy diet and my hormones have always been pretty steady ... so FOR ME the only thing I can think of is climate and water.... now I don't have proof that water is to blame, apart from the fact that when I go home, for a couple of weeks, my hair seems to be in better condition then when I left Dubai. As you said supplements can help, so that is what I am doing, as I don't think it is my diet or hormones. Climate change and hair change does come hand in hand as far as i'm concerned.. very dry air- humid air isn't good and will effect it -or at least it does judging by my mane :) <em>edited by Carol2012 on 30/01/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 11:34
I'll have a look at these on google too. I personally think it is to do with the climate here though, being from Scotland then moving here, it may be the heat and humidity... anyway I also don't believe it is just hormones and diet, obviously that is factored in sometimes, but I'm the same as tacobelle, my diet didn't drastically change when I moved here, and neither has my hormones :) the only thing that changed that I think can affect my hair, is climate and water. So extra supplements to help hair growth and maintain and look after my hair is the way to go... but that's just me :)
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EW GURU
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 11:29
my maid had the most beautiful long THICK hair when she came. She made the thickest plait. Now within 6 months, her plait is so sadly thin. If anything her diet would be better here....maybe some stress from being away from family. I put it down to water. <em>edited by Homeward Bound on 30/01/2012</em>
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 30 January 2012 - 11:23
How can everyone be affected when they move here and have it attributed it solely to diet and hormones ? A lot of the people I have spoken to have had their hair start falling out a few months after moving here, my diet is the same as before, most of the food is imported from where I was living anyway ........ More confusing info ! I reckon the water is at least partly to blame. Florisene tabs are a good lead though and I shall plough on with the shower filter and see how i go. I thought also that washing your hair less frequently not every day was better!
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 20:54
Have you googled florisene? 90 tablets cost 11 pounds on Amazon. He is fleecing you, big time. But he's right about diet and hormones - but a supplement isn't going to fix your trouble. Yep just seen that myself - ordered 3 packets - lets see how they go !!!
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EW GURU
Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 19:40
Have you googled florisene? 90 tablets cost 11 pounds on Amazon. He is fleecing you, big time. But he's right about diet and hormones - but a supplement isn't going to fix your trouble.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 29 January 2012 - 18:24
Right then ladies !! I went to the Trichologist today at the Hair spa !!! My complaint was - that since i have lived here - this will be my 3rd summer - my hair has come out excessively between may - sept and his year seems to have started early ,,,,,,, I told him i thought it was the water as i have never had a problem before and always had very thick fast growing healthy hair! I think I've lost about 30 % of my hair although i do have regrowth Verdict as per him !!!! Its not the water ????? hmmm he said the water is unrelated to hair loss...... its all down to HORMONES , DIET AND GENETICS unless you are unwell - well I'm not unwell don't have hormone issue other than the normal and way red meat etc etc ...... he has told me to take FLORISENE which you can't buy here but he is importing in and cost 300 dirrums for 90 tablets . He brings it in from the UK as its the best hair supplement . Now he didn't charge me and did have a look at mohair and scalp with his computer thingy . he was professional but i cut except its not the water ..... it must be to do with it - all the chemicals must affect it the same as over coloring hair etc etc does !!!!! Anyway he gets a delivery of tablets n wednesday so i will try them for a few months and see , he did say to wash hair everyday too - which i thought was against the rule book for healthy hair ? every other day should be sufficient? What do you al think ?????
 
 

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