I had Covid in December was in the hospital. Was on high flow oxygen. So much stress on my body. It was crazy. Came home still on high flow oxygen for like a month went to my primary. Started trying to take care of my hair. Used some fenugreek spray took out my twist and boom. Had a whole person come out of my head. This went on for like...what's this month...LoL. Anyway I have thin edges and my center has broken off. At first I was angry as hell. I just wanted to scream and then I was like you know what. I'm thankful I didn't die in that dang hospital. I workout, I eat clean and I'm trying to live my best life and not focus on what's going on with this hair. Right now just getting my health under control is my main focus. I have a 4 year old that needs me more. I hope everything works out for the all of you that are struggling with this as well as myself. Praying for us all.🥰
Thank you for sharing your little story with us. Always grateful for life ❤️ this does suck and I pray we get through it healthy and better than ever!!
I had COVID-19 on January. I was hospitalized for 13 days. I was sent home with home oxygen and got off in March. Right away my hair started to fall off in clumps for 4 months. My hair now just start to grow back. I had watched every videos about hair loss.😞 Went to 2 dermatologist. They all told me there’s nothing you can do. I’m just glad I’m alive and well…..still recovering. Loved your video.😊
Thank you for being so open, strong, and willing to share your story with us. You've helped many people with your story and have opened a space for many others to share theirs and form a community.
I got Covid the first week of May of this year, and was down for 4 weeks, then took another 3-4 to finally feel normal….about 3 weeks ago I noticed I was shedding more then usual. Last week I noticed I could finger comb through my hair and would constantly have hair fall. Just the other day when I was washing my hair there was the biggest hair clump I’ve ever seen in my life. I freaked out and cried. I remembered my cousin mentioning her hair loss when she had Covid too. I’m gonna try biotin vitamins and topical serum. I’m trying to stay hopeful. Thank you for sharing your journey
Same here. I leave hair EVERYWHERE. Its so upsetting. I had Covid and was down bad the entire month of July and I started noticing I was loosing clumps in early September so its been almost a month.
Thank you for this video. I’m going through this now and it SUCKS! I don’t even want to leave my hair out curly either because it’s so thin. On the other hand, I’m thankful I’m alive.
Going through this now. I think it's Telogen Effluvium . Taking Rogaine now. Will definitely look into the cortisone shots. Thank so much for video. It was so good listening to you and hearing you talk about something I'm going through. Thanks so much
I'm a 51 year old Covid 19 survivor, and this exact them happened to me. OMG, I thought the same, that I had protein overload. So, I tackled it with oil prepoos and deep conditioning with a 1:1 mixture of protein and moisturizing conditioner. While I can see I've lost so much hair, it's not coming out it anymore. I'm so grateful to God for not letting it all fall out. I'm glad you're doing better.
wow im so happy yours stopped! I still have some hair loss - definitely NOT as significant as before but it has not stopped :( I'm hoping soon though) - patience is virtue!
Thank you for opening up about this! I just recently started being honest about my hair loss. I've had my hair in a bun for so long it basically became my identity. I finally threw my hair ties away. The bun only made it worse for my edges and sides. We always say " it's just hair" but is it JUST hair? It messes with our self esteem. When you try to hide it and sweep it under the rug by ignoring it, is when it affects you negatively. Now that I am honest about it to myself I feel as if a weight has lifted off of me. I commend you for your bravery.
I’ve always had thick hair and whenever this stupid pandemic happened/quarantine my hair started to get thinner and I started to get dandruff which I never had :(
you are such a gem, thank you for sharing your experience and being so honest and vulnerable. I was feeling insecure because I am going through something that is almost textbook to your story and you put me at complete ease. you look beautiful, keep staying strong during your journey
Omg thank you so much, the EXACT same thing happened to me, I'm in med school as well and i also thought it was protein overload at first, and all of these pictures look exactly like me and my hair. I was going through the toughest time of my life, and I had to deal with all this hair loss. I didn't know the name of the condition, but my doctor told me it was stress as well as low iron and low vitamin D. Did a cure of those 2, and here i am still balding lmao. thank you so much because this was very comforting for me
@@GeidilyBeaton thank you! It’s getting better, growing back but not fully there. Just trying to keep stress levels down, ear well, supplementing & trying some topicals. Going to start dermarolling for hair loss. I just ordered a dermaroller yesterday.
Your video made me feel so much better. I was on the brink of having another mental breakdown after noticing how scarce my hair is over my hairline. I was also told I have Telogen Effluvium and really got worse after University it was at its peak last year but it still is getting worse. I can see some hair growth with short hairs everywhere but it is no longer the hair I had. I have a actually a number of female friends with hair loss and now I'm seeing its more common than we think. Whenever I'm close to breaking down I think I'll just come back to this video as reference
I'm sorry.. I'm still dealing with it too, but keep your hopes up! Worrying will only continue to cycle. Get some good exercise in your everyday routine and take vitamins! This too shall pass
Thank you for sharing. I had covid in October, was hospitalized for over a week. Discharged, went home still on oxygen. Couldn't walk, began hobbling, got sinusitis. Accompanied by massive headaches and toothaches, my body would feel so numb from the medication I was on. But my headaches and toothaches began slowing download last week however. The hair loss began. Every time I brush or wash my hair, I'd end up with a huge ball of hair resembling a small dead animal. Others don't notice it but it feels like I've lost 50% as well. Ive already made peace with the fact I may be wearing scarves for a year. Because I tell myself it's just hair and be glad your alive. Thanks again for sharing with us, your video was so informative.
these stories are always so humbling and allow me to be appreciative of even just being able to breath independently. Thank you for sharing. I decided to buy scarves as well, as my hair grows out! I'll do a video on how I style them soon! Sending you positive vibes!
Thank you for this video. It is so informative. I went through telogen effluvium many years ago and then it did become chronic due to stress. I just could not understand what was happening. This video will help a lot of people.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You look beautiful, with either long or short hair. I’m also suffer from hair loss. It’s devastating. I hope to see more updates from you.
Thank you so much for explaining your situation. I thought I was going crazy. I was losing so much hair for the pass year. Everyone was saying they don’t see it. My hair is so thin(see through) I don’t even wear my hair down anymore. My hair is also weightless. I have short pieces all over my head and I just cut off more than half my hair off. 4 years natural just went down the drain.
Ugh I’m sorry 😞 I only hope and pray that your healthy hair will be restored. Try not to stress about it... I know it’s hard... it took me over 6 months to finally just let it go and accept it. Once you do though, maybe your healing will begin. Best of luck 🙏🏽❤️
Lord this sounds exactly like me. I big chopped 7 yes ago and my hair grew to almost waste length and now I had to cut more than half off cuz of thinning and see through hair🤦🏽♀️
Thank you for sharing your experience in such a compassionate way! This experience will help you be a great doctor because you will have empathy for their experiences with health experiences and side effects like this! God bless you!
This has given me insight and hope. My hair has always been healthy thick n full no matter what and I’ve had death in my family, college, and overall stress. My entire left side is short and it’s so dry n brittle while the other side is still curly n somewhat healthy. It’s scary but I’m hoping my hair will go back to normal🙏🏽
Thanks for the video. Very engaging and informative. I think that I had undiagnosed Covid as my hair was shedding/breaking like crazy too, but it will grow back! I prioritised hair health over length for 6 months and now my hair is now in the best condition it has been with frequent shampoos, use massage brushes whilst shampoo and applying oils to scalps. Also, stopped with the high, slicked buns and braids. Defo think the pixie cut will help and I'm sure it'll be fabulous!
With Minoxidil/rogaine, you're supposed to wash your hands immediately and apply it couple of hours before bed so that it doesn't get on your pillow and then on your face. It really only cause facial hair if you touch your face per my understanding. Thanks for sharing your story. You're beautiful :-)
New subscriber here! Recently shaved my head due to similar symptoms. Needed a new start and booked an appt with my doctor. Excited to come along with you on your new journey
I’ve been losing hair since last august and it’s still coming out. my hair is already ridiculously thin and i’m afraid of what it’s gonna look like a few months from now
im sorry... yea, its been a year for me. I hope it will subside soon. thats the only comfort we have, knowing it wont (hopefully) last forever. Best of luck to both of you.
I had covid in November - bad. Was out for a month. Fast forward to now. My hair is falling out so badly. Doctor said it was TE but there is nothing I can do. I get sick when I brush it because of the anxiety. I have lost half my hair. Devastating.
Mine only started coming out a week ago and stressed already. Scared to wash it now as each time lots come out. And to think this is only the beginning..
@@LadyWriter1968 I feel you, I had TE last year around June and it’s only stopped now. Have patience, I cried and cried and it just got worse. When you come to peace with it, and really understand that it’s not going to stop and not making yourself miserable, you’ll be happy. And don’t be scared to wash it, you’re blocking the new hair follicles that want to grow! stay blessed
@@GeidilyBeaton Doctor gave me steroid cream. Dont think they have any answers tbh. I been taking vit pills and got lots products online. All expensive..Its still coming out. My blood tests came back negative for the meds am on as doc thought it may be those n changed them. But am convinced its the after effects of covid pneumonia. Thing is I got my first vaccine saturday I hope it dont make it worse..
Thank you for posting! I had covid in dec/Jan, i experienced hair loss in may-august, first noticed my hair was wirey and brittle in march. My hairloss has slowed down, but ive lost a good 40-50% of my hair. Used to have really silky, long, and full hair- I can only hope that the regrowth Im seeing now is really regrowth.
Thank you for sharing your experience...I lost a good 75% of my hair after Covid. It was so stressful to wash or even touch my hair bcuz I knew so much hair would be in my hands putting it in a bun became painful not to mention there was very little to work with. So I took the clippers to what was left and got a pixie I'm happier and more at ease but it's so thin that my scalp shows and I have to say I'm a lil self conscious still. But I live my pixie and I'm sure u will rock it with your beautiful features,👍
Ive been going through this for a year. Shedding has stopped almost completely and its been growing back. However, its still thin and shedding. I really hope it stops soon.
Girl, I could so 100% relate when you showed that shower picture with the hair on the wall, that is totally me. I would take weekly pics of my hair every time I would wash it to see if it was a bigger or lesser clump. This happened to me but very gradually and then bam it was just huge clumps just sliding out of my head. I still have not recovered and the minoxidil made my hair so dry and not really sure if it helped but I didn't use it long enough probably. I've had many stressors in my life and also did the keto diet so don't know which one it came from. Keep us updated I appreciate your story. Good luck with medical school and studying.
@@natashatwine7818 maybe 2 to 3 months after I noticed shedding when I would flat iron my hair which I thought was very odd. And then bam it was just very dramatic when I would wash and blow dry my hair. And it's still going on I think it's been at least 6 months 🙁
this is an unfortunate journey we are all one, but lets try to stay positive. I'm not a fan of minoxidil at all. Try to manage your stress, eat healthier than you did yesterday, take a multivitamin, sleep well and exercise. that and trying rosemary are the only things I can suggest - it may not be a cure but its something. Hopefully your hair loss wont last too long... mine is still going... and im scared it has turned into something chronic. Thank you for the luck, med school aint easy lol I need it!
Ofcourse you should try pixie or Bob cut. After experiencing heavy hair loss I also got pixie cut and trust me it makes you feel beautiful, charming, confident and so on. And for me short hair has worked do fine that I am thinking of keeping my hair short for a while. 😀
I am experiencing this now. I am losing sooo much hair. My sister died in September and a week later my aunt. I had the Rona in December, and my dad just died last week which hit me soo hard and I just spend Christmas with him. I almost chopped all my hair off last week. I started crying because every week I’m losing too much. My mom told me to calm down and give it some time. I just mid week wash today and there was a lot again. But I’m trying to stay calm. I’m glad to know I’m not alone.
I don't know if i have telogen effluvium but I go through what you said but not this extreme . And my scalp pains a looottt , I don't want to comb my hair because of that pain .
I lost a lot weight from a crash diet for 4 months and my hair start falling out. Now I'm seeing tons of hair when showering, combing and styling my hair. It's very stressful. The stress brought back my dandruff problem too. Now I need to wash and scrub my scalp which just accelerate my shedding. Vicious cycle. Now changing my diet and hoping for the best in 3 months.
Thank you for this! I’m feeling less alone because I am having the EXACT same issue! Lost a lot of weight, stressed out, went through something traumatic and now all of this is happening to me so major hair loss and thinning, dandruff and dermatitis on my scalp and I can’t sleep due to it all so it’s making it worse.
im sorry to hear this.. its so much more frustrating when you're dealing with two things at once... I wish you the best and hope that both your dandruff issue and the hair loss recovers soon.
This is exactly what is happening to me. I think I’m just going to shave my hair, honestly. It has been happening the past month and it looks exactly like how yours did with the loss in the shower. I think it’s just going to be less stressful for me because I have a panic attack every time I take a shower. Thank you so much for explaining this! I’m excited for your hair to grow back all healthy and full again 💛
SHAVE IT!!! I shaved mine when I started suffering from T.E about 5 months ago and it helped me an incredible amount! It lifted so much stress and anxiety I highly recommend it
@@oliviamaddix5541 it’s actually slowing down quite a bit with the fall out. I’m going to get it cut this weekend but then leave it alone since it seems to be stopping. (Hopefully!) I bought Harklikken hair products and that seemed to help a LOT. My fall out difference is major and I’ve only used it for about 2 weeks now. So in case anyone is struggling with it still, this is definitely helping. Also taking beef liver capsules from New Zealand(grass fed beef) and a good biotin. Also my vitamin D levels are low, so I’m taking medical grade Vit d.
@@jordanntweed4264 That's good! My hair was falling out SEVERELY from July to September this year and I'm now down to about 50-80 hairs a day thank god but my re-growth hasn't quite started yet (I've been regularly shaving my head since August so I would notice). I just started using rosemary oil about a month ago and increased my protein intake so I'm keeping an eye on those results! Hope you're doing well with your T.E it was literally one of the most traumatizing things ever to go through but I found shaving my head or even going short helped tremendously with the stress of it! Wishing you the best
Great video! You are so genuine, thank you for sharing your story ❤ it looks like this is also a reason for my hair loss after severe viral infection, cut my hair already and trying to get excited about wearing headbands😊 you are gonna rock new hair style and hair will regrow and look healthier and stronger 💪
Thank you so much for this video, I have been stressing so badly about hair loss since September and stuck in that never ending rut. I have been doing everything in my power to make my hair love me and not want to leave me lol.
The pictures of you crying looks like me. I pray I recover soon. 😭😭😭😭 I got Covid back in October and started shedding in January. I thought it was from using a new hair product (kinky curly knot today) but, recently found out Covid has been causing hair loss. 🥺😞 your hair is beautiful btw. I have curly hair too and the last few weeks I don’t want to wear my hair down. Do you have ANY more tips suggestions? Ive been taking vitamins, collagen, doing deep conditioning treatments and just added black tea rinses in my routine. thank you for your video. I’ve been thinking about just cutting my hair as well and you really empowered me.💓💓💓🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 you’ve helped me feel a little better. 🤗
Thank you for your video. I was also diagnosed with the same hair loss problem. I also had curly hair and lost about 60-70% hair. Everything you said hit home for me. I experienced everything you expressed. It was heartbreaking. The doctor told me it seemed to be stressed related but it was hard to believe because I’ve always been stressed so why now? Currently answers are pending…
When your hair is weak , one should not experiment too much with DIY treatments also not wash them too much . Please try to use natural hair rinse with reetha amla shilakai water , Then just rinse with water. I think the problem is internal .
I just recently got diagnosed with this too....I've been so upset and know I need to CALM DOWN. It just makes you feel HORRID. I also had COVID and this seems to be a HUGE issue.
Lost over half my hair after having Covid in August. It’s still falling out in handfuls every week. I’ve met a few of us. I just want it to stop. Biowarfare is real. They are calling 2021 “The Year America’s Hair Fell Out.”
wow I did not know that was a thing! It sure is the year americas hair fell out. It's sad times all around. But let's never lose hope! Hair WILL grow back and COVID WILL leave us alone!
I know you posted this video a long time ago, but I just came across it and it was so helpful for me. It validated my emotions over feeling my hair get thinner and thinner and more weightless, as my density has decreased. So, I've started taking vitamins and amino acids for my internal health. And using Olaplex and protein treatments to keep the hair I have left from breaking off. And I'm about to try K18 (expensive, but I'm desperate to halt the hair loss and get to the recovery phase). I'm definitely going to check out you other videos. Thank you again for posting this and being so vulnerable.
Helpful video, I had COVID in April and started loosing hair in clumps half of June, now is almost a month and half of my hair is gone. I live in Switzerland and doctor told me that I can not do anything to stop this shedding, it will fall what needs to fall and after a couple of months it will stop and hair will grow back. I just focus on healthy food and getting ☀️ and some sports. But anyway is very sad to see my hair deteriorating 😢
WOWWW, I got sick back in March (2021) too, though my COVID tests have all been positive. But I just saw my dermatologist yesterday and they diagnosed me with TE, too. All of my bloodwork is fine, and all attempts to resolve it haven't worked. My doc prescribed me minoxidil, but I wonder if I could get cortisone shots, too. I haven't started the minoxidil yet, so I'm already getting ahead of myself lol, but hm. I'm a bit wishy-washy. From what I understand, it has to be a daily application. And you gotta wash your hair every day, whichhh I'm not a fan of, but not doing that can cause contact dermatitis for some people, which sounds awful. But I also feel super distressed about the hair loss, so I kinda have to dive in and hope for the best, it seems. I too am taking biotin, and collagen, and I have a shampoo / conditioner from 'Hair Growth Co,' though my doc prescribed me a prescription shampoo. Do you know if facial hair is inevitable for all minoxidil patients?? My derm mentioned it as a possibility, but I haven't fully deep-dived yet, so I'm not entirely informed about all of the things yet. ALSO, I already booked myself a haircut to chop my hair, too. So glad you're sharing about your journey!!! Thank you!
You give me so much peace , thank you so much for this. I’ve been at it for 7 months and am so scared of going bald but due to stress and rapid weight loss I’m going through this however you empower me , you give me peace 🧡 thank you!!!! 😭😭
Thank for sharing your story, I truly admire your courage. Sending you blessings you beautiful soul ! I am also experiencing what I believe is also Telogen Effluvium. I just got my hair cut (not a pixie cut) but way short and I must say I feel empowered, my face is round so I may not suit it to others but it has uplifted my spirits and girlllll you will look stunning with a pixie cut ! Sending you a massive hug ❤️🙏🏽🌹
Omg the same thing happened to me! My hair is super thin now!! I figured they did something in the Dominican salon when I went in December. But I had Covid too and a bunch of people is saying they lost hair too when they had Covid
Covid really has caused hair loss - either the virus or the stress from the virus... who knows. but i hope things are better now... hows it going for you?
i had covid December 2020 and in march 2021 i noticed my hair thinning. i really don't know what else it could be... i wish i had an exact reason so relax a little because when i hear "female pattern baldness" and when my derm says "your in a battle to save your hair, will be this for the rest of your life" and im like.... seriously? im 27... and this all happened after covid rapidly... wish i knew more
I'm sorry... why is your derm mentioning female pattern baldness? That usually has a different pattern of hair loss. Is your hair loss diffuse? or is it more at the front and crown?
@@GeidilyBeaton so some was thinning in the front but it grew back rapidly where as the crown is more thin. I do have new hairs I believe growing in (it’s hard to see) but there’s this one area by my cowlick that I feel isn’t really growing as much
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Did you at all experience any scalp discomfort such as itching, tingling, burning, or pain throughout your TE journey?
I’ve been trying to find any mentions of scalp pain. I had COVID and first noticed my scalp felt bruised/sore and tnow, months later, my hair is becoming noticeably thinner. I can’t wear my hair up at all without it feeling sore the whole next day! So weird!
@@LadyWriter1968 hang in there, it is very disheartening to lose your hair but I have just been reminding myself that things could certainly be worse. I was actually whining about it to a friend yesterday and she was being super supportive then started telling me about her health issues and it just reminded me that I should be thankful that this is my biggest issue. Maybe it would help lift your spirits to go shopping for a good quality wig? I always thought it’d be fun to be able to throw a wig on and try a totally different look! Hang in there and focus on the positive :) you’ll get through this girl!
Thank you for sharing. I'm baffled I haven't seen many hairloss this much in my life. Got severe Covid19 last August, 2021 and lost my mom to Covid19 last September 2021. It's a double whammy on me. My exposure to the virus and stress /shock of losing my mom to covid19 are just overwhelming to me...
I stumbled upon your video. I am also experiencing covid related hair loss and am seriously considering a shag hair cut after coming to the conslusion that even when my hair starts to regrow it will never fill out without cutting it :-(. Now I am going to search your videos for the transformation of your new hair look.
Omg! You’re so right. I stopped using it too. It just made my hair come out in strands. I could not take it. One day I counted the hairs in that strand - 335 😱😱😱😱 I almost had a heart attack. When is it going to stop????😥😥😥
@@MsPieO It finally stopped, the hair shedding. It took about two whole months, but it's now back to pre COVID hair fall in shower. So it should stop eventually.
Over the years my hairline, baby hair, and temple area have never been full and normal. I would always see other girls my age that wasn’t “balding” like I was and kept being told it will grow back. My hair was always thin but it has gotten so much worst that when I get out of the shower you can see my scalp when my hair is wet. Last December I got Covid and my temples and entire front area is getting worst and getting pushed back more. I have curly hair and now u can see through my hair because Covid accelerated it worst. I went to a dermatologist and of course she said stress and she told me to try rogain for women. Worst mistake ever!!!! My hair fell out WORST then ever in my life and even loosing hair in parts that were fine. I cried every time i showered because the amount of HUGE GIGANTIC hair clumps that came out. I know hair is suppose to fall out using rogain but it made my hair WORST then it before I used it. I couldn’t wear my hair down curly like I always have because I looked horrible and couldn’t put my hair up because it was so thin. I started with shopping because it was that severe. Fast forward to today and my hair grew back a tiny bit but it is still very thin and I have a bad M shaped hairline in the front. I have a big forehead naturally but It looks way bigger because my hair line continues to get pushed back. I’m going back to being a police officer after being a stay at home mom and my job requires me to wear my hair up even though putting your hair up tight makes it worst. I’m 33 years old and I can’t believe my hair situation.
I am so sorry to hear this. Rogaine did the same to me in a way... just not as bad. All I can say is continue to use rosemary, eat healthy and reduce stress... wishing you the absolute best.
Has there been improvement since this video? currently going onto my 8th month of telogen effluvium from coven and I've also been recommended cortisol shots as well as minoxidil
Did this treatment helped win any way? I was sick in April and my hair started falling half of June, in one month I have lost half of my hair 😭. I went to a doctor and she told me that this is due to the stress my body went true and that there is nothing I could do to stop hair from falling and that it will grow back , so now I just focus on healthy food and to get enough Sunlight and movement. But anyway I am sad, because I finally achieved my dream length and all was perfect with my hair.
@@naturapura7819 same thing happened to me. I had Covid in august. Hair started falling out in October. About half of my hair volume is gone. I started biotin and growth oil this past week. It’s hard not to stress about it but it’s completely heart breaking to experience.
@@_sweet_sue same exact thing is happening to me. Had Covid in August. Hair loss started 3 weeks ago and I’ve lost half of it and it’s falling out by the day. I’m trying not to stress out, but it’s hard not to.
@@_sweet_sue thank you! My prayers are with you as well! I had very thin hair to start with so it’s made my loss very visible and if this continues for months I will have to wear a wig until this comes back. It would have been nice if I had started with thick hair so at least if I lost a lot I would still have some. I guess I need to think like the doctor and focus on the fact flat at least we all survived!
This is exactly what has happened to me, it’s been a year and I don’t know when my hair is going to recover. I don’t even feel comfortable wearing my hair down because it’s still so thin 🥲
I went through severe telogen effluvium. I was lucky i started off with a full head of thick hair so it wasn't too noticeable. I literally lost half my hair. But, please please please check out procapil instead of minoxidil. I refused to use Rogaine. A second opinion doc suggested procapil (cuticapil was the serum i used, I'm from India). It worked like a dream!! With just one bottle my hair started growing back. And i stopped shedding unnaturally
Hey!! I'm experiencing TE aft 2 mths from covid. I've lost 50% of my hair and it's so thin. My dermatologist has prescribed me proanangen and Androanagen. Will this help or cuticapil is better?
Hello Naomi! Thanks for suggestion this. Would like to know how is the progress after using it? Does it have any side effects? Safe enough to use it without doctor prescription??
I've been sobbing all day. I think my husband thinks I'm being dramatic. My hair is straight now. He said I did worst with the hair loss than the covid and oxygen tank. 😭😭😭 Edit: my Dr said it was the lack of oxygen caused stress on my body.
im sorry... Yes, any big shock to your system is considered "stress" whether it's a pathological process like covid or something more abstract like "life stress" Lack of oxygen is a stressor in the body as well. I hope you are doing better!
@@GeidilyBeaton thank u soo much for making this video! Every time i get anxious or worried about my hair , i watch this video just how positive you are about this situation and your laugh makes all my anxiety melt away!😭❤ Please make some more videos like this if possible🥰
I'm a nurse who has had covid and the vaccine...my hair has never been the same. The stress level is thru the roof with work eversince covid like 2019/2020 my hair does the same thing breaks off to like 1/2 inches then grows back. Then I feel sick again or get a lot of covid patients or have a heavier patient load and boom! Trying to relieve the stress is the one thing I can't seem to shake😮💨😔
Can you give a date since when the falling started? And what did the dermatologist said how long it would take to get the prior volume that you used to have?
I started shedding March 2020 - doc said TE is very unpredictable but generally 6 months to a year. It's been a year and a few months and it is finally subsiding now for me.
for the prior volume, I honestly cant say -- all I can say is that hair grows slow - we need as much patience as you can have as hair cycles are about 6 months and every hair is at a different stage. I'm not sure how long it'll be for it to get to what it was before, im just happy it isnt falling as drastically.
I have the same condition. I had Covid in August and my hair started falling out in clumps almost exactly three months to the day I got sick. I feel so ugly I don't want to leave the house.
im sorry... try to convert this difficult time into something positive.. use cute head-wraps, if you are open to wigs use them, they can be fun! I wish you the best
I am having the same thing for about a year now on and off. But what I noticed after covid is that my scalp really hurts, he’s numb almost got he point that it is painful to flip hair. I start massaging the spot ( usually from the crown forward) and it helps but a lot of hairs come out. It is constant, I never really had that before I got covid.
A lot of people mentioned this in the comment... I'm sorry to hear. I did not experience this so I'm limited in how to help. Have you tried going to a dermatologist?
I had Covid in 7/21 and I now I’ve been losing my hair . Is so frustrating I cry and cry because I just don’t know what to do. But now I will go to a dermatologist in hopes I can find out why is this happening Guys 12/30/21 my hair finally stopped falling out . The only thing I have is fatigued on and off and I’m sure is due to the COVID I had .
@@Mulatika_ : No bc it just started happening at the beginning of September. I have an appointment with my primary in the 13th so I guess I'll go from there. Have you seen a dermatologist?
I am currently dealing with TE cause of covid. Before I realized it was TE I bought rosemary oil just by chance. I think the rosemary oil is helping a lot along with fluconide (spelled it wrong) Also I read that lysine and lycopene are good. So temped to cut my hair off but I know I’ll look busted.
Thank you for your comment. I am actually seeing positive changes with rosemary! I I will look into lysine and lycopene. I know lysine is an amino acid integral for collagen formation which is found in hair, skin, nails etc so it makes sense!
@@GeidilyBeaton , I have no shedding at all anymore. Not a single stand comes out when I even come. Before TE I dId get bit of shedding. Rosemary oil and lysine is a game changer. My TE is over and I have kept up with the routine.
@@FlowerGrl20 I’m screaming of happiness for you!!!! Im going to see how I can add lysine to my regimen. Do you use it in form of a pill? Liquid? Application on scalp? Thank you for sharing!
@@GeidilyBeaton, I eat it an tablet form once a day. Also, the Rosemary oil I have been using is “the mane choice” growth oil. My hair is stronger then before. Your video def gave me peace of mind a few months ago. Thank you for that!!
You gave lots of info and also on the meds and what they do. I had covid pneumonia in January and was very sick for 3wks to the point of exhaustion. After getting through it. My hair started to fall out started last week its March. Just like yours as you shown in pics. I do have thyroid issues but controlled. I am worried will lose all...I think the stress n shock of covid did this...I am upset but as you say I have to somehow come to terms with it as what choice do I have and seems no cure either..thanks for video..
I am so sorry you are experiencing this as well. Try your best to have some stress relief and just give it time as your body experienced such shock. I would say time and a little scalp nurturing with oils and other things should restore your hair as long as the thyroid is under control. I did a video on restoring hair with rosemary oil as it is an alternative to drugs, maybe try and see if that would help, it has definitely helped me restore my hair line. Best of luck to you!
Oh God I pray we all get better. I honestly hope it ends soon for me because I was stuck in a vicious cycle of stress. I finally decided to stop stressing constantly in September/October after shedding since March I think. Is it that you stop shedding 6months to a year after fixing the issue? Thank you beautiful I hope we all get our hair cycle back to it’s very healthy very normal self and this pain goes away for good. Blessings💕
Thank you for sharing! I really hope this all ends as soon as possible. Apparently, those suffering from TE, will stop shedding 3 months to 12 months after it starts. I pray we do get our healthy beautiful hair back! Sending you all love and positive vibes!
Well my hair has been stuck in Telogen Effluvium for at least 10 years now, it all started right after I had my first child, It really didn't bother me much at first since I had loads and loads of hair 3b pattern, so it was like a break for me not to have to deal with so much hair at first, but after 2 years I started to really worry, once my scalp itched and I went to scratch it, normally I had to dig my nail in there, sonI went to scratch and It hurted, like my nail went right through, I was oh no, this is bad, long story short, I'm pretty sure I have lost at least 60 to 70% of my hair
I'm so sorry to hear this... It can be so tough to deal with hair loss, specially for THAT long. Please look to speak to a dermatologist. 10 years hair loss is too chronic! I wish you the best
Watch out taking Rogaine. It was basically a heart medication first and the side effects grew some hair. So the FDA approved it for a hair growth treatment. 🤔
yes! I know... never took it orally but even topically it was a tad scary to see all this hair growing on my sideburns!! LOL but I'm definitely staying away.
She's not lying about 50% of your hair falls out, however I feel 60% of mine fell out but I still have enough there my hair can cover the missing hair. I had covid really bad in June 2021 I was in ICU for 4 weeks it was the worst. In November 20201 my hair just started shedding like horribly. Hair was falling out everywhere. I thought I had protein overload because I did a protein treatment a couple days before it started falling out. But now seeing her hair I know it was from covid. I used Kenra platinum deep detox scrub shampoo that I had stashed in my hair bin, and my hair stopped falling out. I also used Carols Daughter Goddess strength fortifying conditioner and no hair came out. I was tripping but happy that it stopped. Whoever is going through this please try these products.
Wow...the ICU.. My heart is full to hear you made it through and are better. I thought the exact same thing with the protein. Thank you for sharing what has worked for you!
I’ve always had thick dark curly hair then I got covid in august then I recovered and two months later my hair coming out and I’ve been crying for so long
Have you heard ab low light laser trearments? Its this helmet that u use couple times a week and its amazing!! Those helmets are pretty expensive but i would recommend irestore or hairmax laser comb🥰🥰 u can see the before&after pictures from others and its just inspiring!
OMG YESSSS I have seen those and heard they are amazing! But I don't have the funds to buy one... #brokecollegestudentlife LOL I wish I did though bc I would buy it in a heartbeat.
I recommend using natural product and taking vitamins for TE. Once you start using Rogaine, you have to use them forever or else your hair will fall even more
yes... its been almost two years for me, at this point its chronic telogen effluvium. Probably going to try going to the dermatologist. Good thing is hair is growing well although still falling.
I am going through this due to stopping depo birth control shot. My hair was already thin so now it’s seriously so thin I don’t even know what to do. It’s so hard not to stress out... some days I shed normal and then other days I shed a lot. I don’t know when this will stop I’m so scared I am going to go bald.... how long did your shedding last? How long until you got regrowth? I need some hope.
hey love, I'm sorry you are going through this. My shedding is still going on 19 months in, it is significantly less than when this first began so there are signs that this is subsiding, but its not where I would like it to be. My hair growth is astonishing! I am super happy to see all the little hairs coming back in. This storm will pass so long as you control your stress levels - do some self care, some breathing exercises throughout your day - be in the present and relax your body for a second it helps lower cortisol levels. Good luck!! Keep me updated
❤️❤️❤️thank you for being so transparent I’m sure this has comforted someone in knowing they’re not alone. Although it’s still an issue you seem to still have an uplifting spirit!! May the Lord touch you in this area and bring you peace .. Be blessed..🙏🏽 Ps i look forward to seeing your big chop ! 😊
thank you so much! I truly appreciate you sending all this love my way. I did the big chop already, its up! Lmk if you like it LOL it was sooooo scary but I did it! sending blessings your way
I am currently having the same problem as well. Back in july 2021 i got covid and in my case it was pretty serious. I got blood infection and urine infection with the covid. I thought I wouldn’t be able to make it. luckily i did and i m so thankful to god for that. But recently its only been a week or so i have started losing my hair like hell!! I too have curly hair and even when i run down my fingers through my hair it falls so much to the point i cry. I had read somewhere that it could be due to post covid side effects. And i really think it is. I m still losing a lot lot hair and can’t find any remedies to it. At this point i m afraid m gonna be bald.
thank you for sharing your story. This is tragic - I'm just glad you made it through. COVID has wrecked havoc on people and the sequelae or after effects are evident. I hope somehow you are able to find a cure - keep taking multivitamins, exercise, eat healthier, sleep well and try rosemary oil if you are up for it. Those are the main things I can recommend... I wish I had a definitive cure or formula to be able to fix this - but the truth is I don't and I'm just trying different things and being positive.
I got the covid vaccine pfizer in February and I am just experiencing major hair loss as of last week. I am wondering if there is a correlation of vaccine and hair loss
I got COVISHIELD and experiencing heavy hair loss! My tricho confirmed that it can be because of Covid vaccine since the antibodies are prone to attack your follicles for no reason! Sigh! I am 1.5 months down TE and lost 40% of my hair! Not sure when this will stop! 😭
I had Covid in December was in the hospital. Was on high flow oxygen. So much stress on my body. It was crazy. Came home still on high flow oxygen for like a month went to my primary. Started trying to take care of my hair. Used some fenugreek spray took out my twist and boom. Had a whole person come out of my head. This went on for like...what's this month...LoL. Anyway I have thin edges and my center has broken off. At first I was angry as hell. I just wanted to scream and then I was like you know what. I'm thankful I didn't die in that dang hospital. I workout, I eat clean and I'm trying to live my best life and not focus on what's going on with this hair. Right now just getting my health under control is my main focus. I have a 4 year old that needs me more. I hope everything works out for the all of you that are struggling with this as well as myself. Praying for us all.🥰
Thank you for sharing your little story with us. Always grateful for life ❤️ this does suck and I pray we get through it healthy and better than ever!!
Im went thru same. Covid is evil. Wishing u lots of health and hair in the future. Lol!
Hey.. Same feel of mine. Love ur motivation and attitude.... Love u dear
Prayers for your continued recovery. Did you make the fenugreek spray yourself? thanks in advance
I'm right there with you...thankful to have come home and be with my loved 1s. Wishing you the best in your journey as well ❣️
I had COVID-19 on January. I was hospitalized for 13 days. I was sent home with home oxygen and got off in March. Right away my hair started to fall off in clumps for 4 months. My hair now just start to grow back. I had watched every videos about hair loss.😞
Went to 2 dermatologist. They all told me there’s nothing you can do. I’m just glad I’m alive and well…..still recovering. Loved your video.😊
im so sorry to hear that... it's a traumatic experience im sure.. I hope this helps in any way.
Thank you for being so open, strong, and willing to share your story with us. You've helped many people with your story and have opened a space for many others to share theirs and form a community.
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it!
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I got Covid the first week of May of this year, and was down for 4 weeks, then took another 3-4 to finally feel normal….about 3 weeks ago I noticed I was shedding more then usual. Last week I noticed I could finger comb through my hair and would constantly have hair fall. Just the other day when I was washing my hair there was the biggest hair clump I’ve ever seen in my life. I freaked out and cried. I remembered my cousin mentioning her hair loss when she had Covid too. I’m gonna try biotin vitamins and topical serum. I’m trying to stay hopeful. Thank you for sharing your journey
yea.. thats the typical TE covid related hair loss story.. I'm sorry, it sucks. But it will go away and hopefully you can recover your volume!!
Same here. I leave hair EVERYWHERE. Its so upsetting. I had Covid and was down bad the entire month of July and I started noticing I was loosing clumps in early September so its been almost a month.
I LOVED this video! Thank you for being vulnerable and SO informative! I can't wait to see you ROCK this new look 🥰
Thank you for this video. I’m going through this now and it SUCKS! I don’t even want to leave my hair out curly either because it’s so thin. On the other hand, I’m thankful I’m alive.
absolutely.. completely understand how you feel. let's hope we recover soon!
Going through this now. I think it's Telogen Effluvium . Taking Rogaine now. Will definitely look into the cortisone shots. Thank so much for video. It was so good listening to you and hearing you talk about something I'm going through. Thanks so much
of course! I wish you the best! Lmk how you are doing!
How did it help
I'm a 51 year old Covid 19 survivor, and this exact them happened to me. OMG, I thought the same, that I had protein overload. So, I tackled it with oil prepoos and deep conditioning with a 1:1 mixture of protein and moisturizing conditioner. While I can see I've lost so much hair, it's not coming out it anymore. I'm so grateful to God for not letting it all fall out. I'm glad you're doing better.
wow im so happy yours stopped! I still have some hair loss - definitely NOT as significant as before but it has not stopped :( I'm hoping soon though) - patience is virtue!
Thank you for opening up about this! I just recently started being honest about my hair loss. I've had my hair in a bun for so long it basically became my identity. I finally threw my hair ties away. The bun only made it worse for my edges and sides. We always say " it's just hair" but is it JUST hair? It messes with our self esteem. When you try to hide it and sweep it under the rug by ignoring it, is when it affects you negatively. Now that I am honest about it to myself I feel as if a weight has lifted off of me. I commend you for your bravery.
YES. Thank you for sharing. It is so integral for our identity. I wish you all the best. lmk how you are doing now
I’ve always had thick hair and whenever this stupid pandemic happened/quarantine my hair started to get thinner and I started to get dandruff which I never had :(
Ugh I’m so sorry.. this pandemic has hit everyone so hard. Sending you good vibes and healing!
Geidily Beaton thank you sm ! Same goes out to you gorgeous
saaaaaame i have that think ass latina hair but now its so thin
I also got hair loss since but I feel
It’s not COVID, it’s 5 G
Omg so many of us have experienced similar problems ☹️
you are such a gem, thank you for sharing your experience and being so honest and vulnerable. I was feeling insecure because I am going through something that is almost textbook to your story and you put me at complete ease. you look beautiful, keep staying strong during your journey
thank you!! I am so glad you found comfort in this video. Lets stay strong together!
Omg thank you so much, the EXACT same thing happened to me, I'm in med school as well and i also thought it was protein overload at first, and all of these pictures look exactly like me and my hair. I was going through the toughest time of my life, and I had to deal with all this hair loss. I didn't know the name of the condition, but my doctor told me it was stress as well as low iron and low vitamin D. Did a cure of those 2, and here i am still balding lmao. thank you so much because this was very comforting for me
wow, we all really are going through it. I'm sorry... but try to reduce your stress SOMEHOW. It's difficult, but we got this. and yes
This is exactly what I’m going through right now🥺 I’ve had a super stressful past 6 months. Going to a doctor to start treatment next week.
Im sorry... How is it going?
What specialist did you go to ?
@@GeidilyBeaton thank you! It’s getting better, growing back but not fully there. Just trying to keep stress levels down, ear well, supplementing & trying some topicals. Going to start dermarolling for hair loss. I just ordered a dermaroller yesterday.
@@Mulatika_ I went to my dermatologist!
@@JenBollinger how long were you shedding for?
Your video made me feel so much better. I was on the brink of having another mental breakdown after noticing how scarce my hair is over my hairline. I was also told I have Telogen Effluvium and really got worse after University it was at its peak last year but it still is getting worse. I can see some hair growth with short hairs everywhere but it is no longer the hair I had. I have a actually a number of female friends with hair loss and now I'm seeing its more common than we think. Whenever I'm close to breaking down I think I'll just come back to this video as reference
I'm sorry.. I'm still dealing with it too, but keep your hopes up! Worrying will only continue to cycle. Get some good exercise in your everyday routine and take vitamins! This too shall pass
Thank you for sharing. I had covid in October, was hospitalized for over a week. Discharged, went home still on oxygen. Couldn't walk, began hobbling, got sinusitis. Accompanied by massive headaches and toothaches, my body would feel so numb from the medication I was on. But my headaches and toothaches began slowing download last week however. The hair loss began. Every time I brush or wash my hair, I'd end up with a huge ball of hair resembling a small dead animal. Others don't notice it but it feels like I've lost 50% as well. Ive already made peace with the fact I may be wearing scarves for a year. Because I tell myself it's just hair and be glad your alive. Thanks again for sharing with us, your video was so informative.
these stories are always so humbling and allow me to be appreciative of even just being able to breath independently. Thank you for sharing. I decided to buy scarves as well, as my hair grows out! I'll do a video on how I style them soon!
Sending you positive vibes!
Thank you for this video. It is so informative. I went through telogen effluvium many years ago and then it did become chronic due to stress. I just could not understand what was happening. This video will help a lot of people.
thank you so much for saying that! I truly hope it does.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! You look beautiful, with either long or short hair. I’m also suffer from hair loss. It’s devastating. I hope to see more updates from you.
You are too kind! Thank you
Can't wait to see the new cut! Cutting the inches off definitely feels empowering.
Thank you ❤️
Thank you so much for explaining your situation. I thought I was going crazy. I was losing so much hair for the pass year. Everyone was saying they don’t see it. My hair is so thin(see through) I don’t even wear my hair down anymore. My hair is also weightless. I have short pieces all over my head and I just cut off more than half my hair off. 4 years natural just went down the drain.
Ugh I’m sorry 😞 I only hope and pray that your healthy hair will be restored. Try not to stress about it... I know it’s hard... it took me over 6 months to finally just let it go and accept it. Once you do though, maybe your healing will begin. Best of luck 🙏🏽❤️
@@GeidilyBeaton Thank you!
Lord this sounds exactly like me. I big chopped 7 yes ago and my hair grew to almost waste length and now I had to cut more than half off cuz of thinning and see through hair🤦🏽♀️
Thank you for sharing your experience in such a compassionate way! This experience will help you be a great doctor because you will have empathy for their experiences with health experiences and side effects like this! God bless you!
i completely agree, thank you for saying that!
This has given me insight and hope. My hair has always been healthy thick n full no matter what and I’ve had death in my family, college, and overall stress. My entire left side is short and it’s so dry n brittle while the other side is still curly n somewhat healthy. It’s scary but I’m hoping my hair will go back to normal🙏🏽
So??? Did your hair grow back?? Give us an update, please!
Thanks for the video. Very engaging and informative. I think that I had undiagnosed Covid as my hair was shedding/breaking like crazy too, but it will grow back! I prioritised hair health over length for 6 months and now my hair is now in the best condition it has been with frequent shampoos, use massage brushes whilst shampoo and applying oils to scalps. Also, stopped with the high, slicked buns and braids. Defo think the pixie cut will help and I'm sure it'll be fabulous!
thank you so much! I;m so happy to hear that your hair is thriving!!
What’s the name of the products you used
The most helpful video on this I’ve ever seen well done!! So well explained
With Minoxidil/rogaine, you're supposed to wash your hands immediately and apply it couple of hours before bed so that it doesn't get on your pillow and then on your face. It really only cause facial hair if you touch your face per my understanding. Thanks for sharing your story. You're beautiful :-)
Yes! Thank you for sharing. For me, it would drip down my sideburns
and I was not noticing until the hair came in.
Minodoxil is a harsh liq isnt it? As in once u stop usong it hair will fallout right?
New subscriber here! Recently shaved my head due to similar symptoms. Needed a new start and booked an appt with my doctor. Excited to come along with you on your new journey
Wow amazing! We’re taking big steps in 2021! Thank you and welcome to my channel💕❤️
update???????
I started losing hair back in may of 2020 and still losing so much. It’s took such a hit on my confidence
I’ve been losing hair since last august and it’s still coming out. my hair is already ridiculously thin and i’m afraid of what it’s gonna look like a few months from now
im sorry... yea, its been a year for me. I hope it will subside soon. thats the only comfort we have, knowing it wont (hopefully) last forever. Best of luck to both of you.
I had covid in November - bad. Was out for a month. Fast forward to now. My hair is falling out so badly. Doctor said it was TE but there is nothing I can do. I get sick when I brush it because of the anxiety. I have lost half my hair. Devastating.
Omg yes... I understand, this is exactly what has been happening to me... are you getting any treatment?
I’m so sorry... this can be so hard to deal with
Mine only started coming out a week ago and stressed already. Scared to wash it now as each time lots come out. And to think this is only the beginning..
@@LadyWriter1968 I feel you, I had TE last year around June and it’s only stopped now. Have patience, I cried and cried and it just got worse. When you come to peace with it, and really understand that it’s not going to stop and not making yourself miserable, you’ll be happy. And don’t be scared to wash it, you’re blocking the new hair follicles that want to grow! stay blessed
@@GeidilyBeaton Doctor gave me steroid cream. Dont think they have any answers tbh. I been taking vit pills and got lots products online. All expensive..Its still coming out. My blood tests came back negative for the meds am on as doc thought it may be those n changed them. But am convinced its the after effects of covid pneumonia. Thing is I got my first vaccine saturday I hope it dont make it worse..
Thank you for posting! I had covid in dec/Jan, i experienced hair loss in may-august, first noticed my hair was wirey and brittle in march. My hairloss has slowed down, but ive lost a good 40-50% of my hair. Used to have really silky, long, and full hair- I can only hope that the regrowth Im seeing now is really regrowth.
Absolutely, and thanks for sharing. and hope this helps!
Thank you for sharing your experience...I lost a good 75% of my hair after Covid. It was so stressful to wash or even touch my hair bcuz I knew so much hair would be in my hands putting it in a bun became painful not to mention there was very little to work with. So I took the clippers to what was left and got a pixie I'm happier and more at ease but it's so thin that my scalp shows and I have to say I'm a lil self conscious still. But I live my pixie and I'm sure u will rock it with your beautiful features,👍
Ive been going through this for a year. Shedding has stopped almost completely and its been growing back. However, its still thin and shedding. I really hope it stops soon.
Girl, I could so 100% relate when you showed that shower picture with the hair on the wall, that is totally me. I would take weekly pics of my hair every time I would wash it to see if it was a bigger or lesser clump. This happened to me but very gradually and then bam it was just huge clumps just sliding out of my head. I still have not recovered and the minoxidil made my hair so dry and not really sure if it helped but I didn't use it long enough probably. I've had many stressors in my life and also did the keto diet so don't know which one it came from. Keep us updated I appreciate your story. Good luck with medical school and studying.
when did you see the big clump? How many months in?
@@natashatwine7818 maybe 2 to 3 months after I noticed shedding when I would flat iron my hair which I thought was very odd. And then bam it was just very dramatic when I would wash and blow dry my hair. And it's still going on I think it's been at least 6 months 🙁
this is an unfortunate journey we are all one, but lets try to stay positive. I'm not a fan of minoxidil at all. Try to manage your stress, eat healthier than you did yesterday, take a multivitamin, sleep well and exercise. that and trying rosemary are the only things I can suggest - it may not be a cure but its something. Hopefully your hair loss wont last too long... mine is still going... and im scared it has turned into something chronic. Thank you for the luck, med school aint easy lol I need it!
Ofcourse you should try pixie or Bob cut. After experiencing heavy hair loss I also got pixie cut and trust me it makes you feel beautiful, charming, confident and so on. And for me short hair has worked do fine that I am thinking of keeping my hair short for a while. 😀
I am experiencing this now. I am losing sooo much hair. My sister died in September and a week later my aunt. I had the Rona in December, and my dad just died last week which hit me soo hard and I just spend Christmas with him. I almost chopped all my hair off last week. I started crying because every week I’m losing too much. My mom told me to calm down and give it some time. I just mid week wash today and there was a lot again. But I’m trying to stay calm. I’m glad to know I’m not alone.
I don't know if i have telogen effluvium but I go through what you said but not this extreme . And my scalp pains a looottt , I don't want to comb my hair because of that pain .
some people in the comments have also said their scalp has pain...
I lost a lot weight from a crash diet for 4 months and my hair start falling out. Now I'm seeing tons of hair when showering, combing and styling my hair. It's very stressful. The stress brought back my dandruff problem too. Now I need to wash and scrub my scalp which just accelerate my shedding. Vicious cycle. Now changing my diet and hoping for the best in 3 months.
Thank you for this! I’m feeling less alone because I am having the EXACT same issue! Lost a lot of weight, stressed out, went through something traumatic and now all of this is happening to me so major hair loss and thinning, dandruff and dermatitis on my scalp and I can’t sleep due to it all so it’s making it worse.
im sorry to hear this.. its so much more frustrating when you're dealing with two things at once... I wish you the best and hope that both your dandruff issue and the hair loss recovers soon.
Omg same here !!!
Same here, how are you going now Allan Tj? Has the hair shedding stopped?
Have you recovered?? I'm also facing the same issue... How long was your shedding ??
This is exactly what is happening to me. I think I’m just going to shave my hair, honestly. It has been happening the past month and it looks exactly like how yours did with the loss in the shower. I think it’s just going to be less stressful for me because I have a panic attack every time I take a shower. Thank you so much for explaining this! I’m excited for your hair to grow back all healthy and full again 💛
SHAVE IT!!! I shaved mine when I started suffering from T.E about 5 months ago and it helped me an incredible amount! It lifted so much stress and anxiety I highly recommend it
@@oliviamaddix5541 it’s actually slowing down quite a bit with the fall out. I’m going to get it cut this weekend but then leave it alone since it seems to be stopping. (Hopefully!)
I bought Harklikken hair products and that seemed to help a LOT. My fall out difference is major and I’ve only used it for about 2 weeks now. So in case anyone is struggling with it still, this is definitely helping. Also taking beef liver capsules from New Zealand(grass fed beef) and a good biotin. Also my vitamin D levels are low, so I’m taking medical grade Vit d.
@@jordanntweed4264 That's good! My hair was falling out SEVERELY from July to September this year and I'm now down to about 50-80 hairs a day thank god but my re-growth hasn't quite started yet (I've been regularly shaving my head since August so I would notice). I just started using rosemary oil about a month ago and increased my protein intake so I'm keeping an eye on those results! Hope you're doing well with your T.E it was literally one of the most traumatizing things ever to go through but I found shaving my head or even going short helped tremendously with the stress of it! Wishing you the best
@@oliviamaddix5541 same to you babe! Thanks for the insight 💛
completely agree, thank you for your testimony!!
Great video! You are so genuine, thank you for sharing your story ❤ it looks like this is also a reason for my hair loss after severe viral infection, cut my hair already and trying to get excited about wearing headbands😊 you are gonna rock new hair style and hair will regrow and look healthier and stronger 💪
Thank you sooo much! Appreciate all your beautiful comments
Thank you so much for this video, I have been stressing so badly about hair loss since September and stuck in that never ending rut. I have been doing everything in my power to make my hair love me and not want to leave me lol.
The pictures of you crying looks like me. I pray I recover soon. 😭😭😭😭
I got Covid back in October and started shedding in January. I thought it was from using a new hair product (kinky curly knot today) but, recently found out Covid has been causing hair loss. 🥺😞 your hair is beautiful btw. I have curly hair too and the last few weeks I don’t want to wear my hair down. Do you have ANY more tips suggestions? Ive been taking vitamins, collagen, doing deep conditioning treatments and just added black tea rinses in my routine. thank you for your video. I’ve been thinking about just cutting my hair as well and you really empowered me.💓💓💓🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 you’ve helped me feel a little better. 🤗
Thank you for your video. I was also diagnosed with the same hair loss problem. I also had curly hair and lost about 60-70% hair. Everything you said hit home for me. I experienced everything you expressed. It was heartbreaking. The doctor told me it seemed to be stressed related but it was hard to believe because I’ve always been stressed so why now? Currently answers are pending…
thank you for sharing. Have you seen any improvement? what did your doctor say?
When your hair is weak , one should not experiment too much with DIY treatments also not wash them too much . Please try to use natural hair rinse with reetha amla shilakai water ,
Then just rinse with water. I think the problem is internal .
I just recently got diagnosed with this too....I've been so upset and know I need to CALM DOWN. It just makes you feel HORRID. I also had COVID and this seems to be a HUGE issue.
yes! Find ways to reduce your stress and refocus on something more positive. It is a huge issue.
Lost over half my hair after having Covid in August. It’s still falling out in handfuls every week. I’ve met a few of us. I just want it to stop. Biowarfare is real. They are calling 2021 “The Year America’s Hair Fell Out.”
wow I did not know that was a thing! It sure is the year americas hair fell out. It's sad times all around. But let's never lose hope! Hair WILL grow back and COVID WILL leave us alone!
Love you! So happy with the results you got and super informative video! You explained this so well
Thank you honey!
I know you posted this video a long time ago, but I just came across it and it was so helpful for me. It validated my emotions over feeling my hair get thinner and thinner and more weightless, as my density has decreased. So, I've started taking vitamins and amino acids for my internal health. And using Olaplex and protein treatments to keep the hair I have left from breaking off. And I'm about to try K18 (expensive, but I'm desperate to halt the hair loss and get to the recovery phase). I'm definitely going to check out you other videos. Thank you again for posting this and being so vulnerable.
Im so happy the video has helped you
Helpful video, I had COVID in April and started loosing hair in clumps half of June, now is almost a month and half of my hair is gone. I live in Switzerland and doctor told me that I can not do anything to stop this shedding, it will fall what needs to fall and after a couple of months it will stop and hair will grow back. I just focus on healthy food and getting ☀️ and some sports. But anyway is very sad to see my hair deteriorating 😢
awe... yes, its truly a confident crusher, but we cant let that defeat us. it will grow back! good luck!
@@GeidilyBeaton thank you for your kind words ❤️🌹🙌
WOWWW, I got sick back in March (2021) too, though my COVID tests have all been positive. But I just saw my dermatologist yesterday and they diagnosed me with TE, too. All of my bloodwork is fine, and all attempts to resolve it haven't worked. My doc prescribed me minoxidil, but I wonder if I could get cortisone shots, too. I haven't started the minoxidil yet, so I'm already getting ahead of myself lol, but hm. I'm a bit wishy-washy. From what I understand, it has to be a daily application. And you gotta wash your hair every day, whichhh I'm not a fan of, but not doing that can cause contact dermatitis for some people, which sounds awful. But I also feel super distressed about the hair loss, so I kinda have to dive in and hope for the best, it seems. I too am taking biotin, and collagen, and I have a shampoo / conditioner from 'Hair Growth Co,' though my doc prescribed me a prescription shampoo. Do you know if facial hair is inevitable for all minoxidil patients?? My derm mentioned it as a possibility, but I haven't fully deep-dived yet, so I'm not entirely informed about all of the things yet. ALSO, I already booked myself a haircut to chop my hair, too. So glad you're sharing about your journey!!! Thank you!
You give me so much peace , thank you so much for this. I’ve been at it for 7 months and am so scared of going bald but due to stress and rapid weight loss I’m going through this however you empower me , you give me peace 🧡 thank you!!!! 😭😭
awe thank you for your sweet words - im happy i can be that person for you. You will NOT go bald! (although it feels tht way LOL). Sending you love
Have your hairfall been stopped ??? I'm going through the same.. it's devastating 😭
Girl you are rocking, I can feel that pain.very useful...
thank you so much! I'm happy it was useful!
Thank for sharing your story, I truly admire your courage. Sending you blessings you beautiful soul ! I am also experiencing what I believe is also Telogen Effluvium. I just got my hair cut (not a pixie cut) but way short and I must say I feel empowered, my face is round so I may not suit it to others but it has uplifted my spirits and girlllll you will look stunning with a pixie cut ! Sending you a massive hug ❤️🙏🏽🌹
thank you! I'm so glad you felt much better after the haircut! I pray and hope your hair shedding stops.
@@GeidilyBeaton Thank You Girl 🥺♥️🌹 Blessings 🙏🏽
Omg the same thing happened to me! My hair is super thin now!! I figured they did something in the Dominican salon when I went in December. But I had Covid too and a bunch of people is saying they lost hair too when they had Covid
Did ur hair loss resolve
Covid really has caused hair loss - either the virus or the stress from the virus... who knows. but i hope things are better now... hows it going for you?
Has it stopped now pls reply
You are going to do really good after pixie cut, I did the same after my telogen effluvium
thank you!! i actually just uploaded an update, I guess you spoke it into existence!
i had covid December 2020 and in march 2021 i noticed my hair thinning. i really don't know what else it could be... i wish i had an exact reason so relax a little because when i hear "female pattern baldness" and when my derm says "your in a battle to save your hair, will be this for the rest of your life" and im like.... seriously? im 27... and this all happened after covid rapidly... wish i knew more
I'm sorry... why is your derm mentioning female pattern baldness? That usually has a different pattern of hair loss. Is your hair loss diffuse? or is it more at the front and crown?
@@GeidilyBeaton so some was thinning in the front but it grew back rapidly where as the crown is more thin. I do have new hairs I believe growing in (it’s hard to see) but there’s this one area by my cowlick that I feel isn’t really growing as much
Also they have to find out what's really wrong from the inside out.
Nothing will really work Intel that's done sis.
Keep up the good work.
thank you! Ive gotten checked out and nothing was found. But im doing much better!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Did you at all experience any scalp discomfort such as itching, tingling, burning, or pain throughout your TE journey?
Hey! I experienced some itching for sure! It may have been a sign of hair regrowth? But yes definitely itching. No burning sensation or pain though.
Mine has been tingling
I’ve been trying to find any mentions of scalp pain. I had COVID and first noticed my scalp felt bruised/sore and tnow, months later, my hair is becoming noticeably thinner. I can’t wear my hair up at all without it feeling sore the whole next day! So weird!
@@alicialombardo5863 I cant do nothing with it anymore. Its thin now. Cant be faster enough to get it cut. It looks aweful now. I feel crap.
@@LadyWriter1968 hang in there, it is very disheartening to lose your hair but I have just been reminding myself that things could certainly be worse. I was actually whining about it to a friend yesterday and she was being super supportive then started telling me about her health issues and it just reminded me that I should be thankful that this is my biggest issue. Maybe it would help lift your spirits to go shopping for a good quality wig? I always thought it’d be fun to be able to throw a wig on and try a totally different look! Hang in there and focus on the positive :) you’ll get through this girl!
thank you so much for sharing, I really related to this and i appreciate you being vulnerable and sharing
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing. I'm baffled I haven't seen many hairloss this much in my life. Got severe Covid19 last August, 2021 and lost my mom to Covid19 last September 2021. It's a double whammy on me. My exposure to the virus and stress /shock of losing my mom to covid19 are just overwhelming to me...
Im so sorry... what a terrible thing to experience.
Great informative video. God speed for your healing.
This was sooooooo informative. I love this content
I stumbled upon your video. I am also experiencing covid related hair loss and am seriously considering a shag hair cut after coming to the conslusion that even when my hair starts to regrow it will never fill out without cutting it :-(. Now I am going to search your videos for the transformation of your new hair look.
awe appreciate you! I hope my videos inspire you to feel strong, able and beautiful! Cheering you on!
I stopped using conditioner, I thought it made it worse. By the way your skin is flawless 🌹
Omg! You’re so right. I stopped using it too. It just made my hair come out in strands. I could not take it. One day I counted the hairs in that strand - 335 😱😱😱😱 I almost had a heart attack. When is it going to stop????😥😥😥
@@MsPieO It finally stopped, the hair shedding. It took about two whole months, but it's now back to pre COVID hair fall in shower. So it should stop eventually.
This makes me ecstatic to hear!!!
Over the years my hairline, baby hair, and temple area have never been full and normal. I would always see other girls my age that wasn’t “balding” like I was and kept being told it will grow back. My hair was always thin but it has gotten so much worst that when I get out of the shower you can see my scalp when my hair is wet. Last December I got Covid and my temples and entire front area is getting worst and getting pushed back more. I have curly hair and now u can see through my hair because Covid accelerated it worst. I went to a dermatologist and of course she said stress and she told me to try rogain for women. Worst mistake ever!!!! My hair fell out WORST then ever in my life and even loosing hair in parts that were fine. I cried every time i showered because the amount of HUGE GIGANTIC hair clumps that came out. I know hair is suppose to fall out using rogain but it made my hair WORST then it before I used it. I couldn’t wear my hair down curly like I always have because I looked horrible and couldn’t put my hair up because it was so thin. I started with shopping because it was that severe. Fast forward to today and my hair grew back a tiny bit but it is still very thin and I have a bad M shaped hairline in the front. I have a big forehead naturally but It looks way bigger because my hair line continues to get pushed back. I’m going back to being a police officer after being a stay at home mom and my job requires me to wear my hair up even though putting your hair up tight makes it worst. I’m 33 years old and I can’t believe my hair situation.
I am so sorry to hear this. Rogaine did the same to me in a way... just not as bad. All I can say is continue to use rosemary, eat healthy and reduce stress... wishing you the absolute best.
Has there been improvement since this video? currently going onto my 8th month of telogen effluvium from coven and I've also been recommended cortisol shots as well as minoxidil
Did this treatment helped win any way? I was sick in April and my hair started falling half of June, in one month I have lost half of my hair 😭. I went to a doctor and she told me that this is due to the stress my body went true and that there is nothing I could do to stop hair from falling and that it will grow back , so now I just focus on healthy food and to get enough Sunlight and movement. But anyway I am sad, because I finally achieved my dream length and all was perfect with my hair.
@@naturapura7819 same thing happened to me. I had Covid in august. Hair started falling out in October. About half of my hair volume is gone. I started biotin and growth oil this past week. It’s hard not to stress about it but it’s completely heart breaking to experience.
@@_sweet_sue same exact thing is happening to me. Had Covid in August. Hair loss started 3 weeks ago and I’ve lost half of it and it’s falling out by the day. I’m trying not to stress out, but it’s hard not to.
@@valeriewaddell3071 I totally understand hunny. My prayers are with you!
@@_sweet_sue thank you! My prayers are with you as well! I had very thin hair to start with so it’s made my loss very visible and if this continues for months I will have to wear a wig until this comes back. It would have been nice if I had started with thick hair so at least if I lost a lot I would still have some. I guess I need to think like the doctor and focus on the fact flat at least we all survived!
Thank u for the lovely video.. Can I know until when this hairfall stays in post covid condition
well if it is Telogen Effluvium, it should last anywhere between 6-18 months - I know - quite a large range.
This is exactly what has happened to me, it’s been a year and I don’t know when my hair is going to recover. I don’t even feel comfortable wearing my hair down because it’s still so thin 🥲
i feel the same... im sorry. I hope it subsides soon for you!
I went through severe telogen effluvium. I was lucky i started off with a full head of thick hair so it wasn't too noticeable. I literally lost half my hair. But, please please please check out procapil instead of minoxidil. I refused to use Rogaine. A second opinion doc suggested procapil (cuticapil was the serum i used, I'm from India). It worked like a dream!! With just one bottle my hair started growing back. And i stopped shedding unnaturally
m.netmeds.com/prescriptions/cuticapil-serum-75ml
Hey!! I'm experiencing TE aft 2 mths from covid. I've lost 50% of my hair and it's so thin. My dermatologist has prescribed me proanangen and Androanagen. Will this help or cuticapil is better?
I will look into this. Thank you!
Hie..doctor has advised me cuticapil...will it work...I'm losing all my hair after recovering from covid...I'm so tensed
Hello Naomi! Thanks for suggestion this. Would like to know how is the progress after using it? Does it have any side effects? Safe enough to use it without doctor prescription??
I think you’re going to look amazing !!!!
Thank you so much 🥺❤️
Thanks for such an honest feedback
Loved the video
My pleasure 😊
I've been sobbing all day. I think my husband thinks I'm being dramatic. My hair is straight now. He said I did worst with the hair loss than the covid and oxygen tank. 😭😭😭 Edit: my Dr said it was the lack of oxygen caused stress on my body.
im sorry... Yes, any big shock to your system is considered "stress" whether it's a pathological process like covid or something more abstract like "life stress" Lack of oxygen is a stressor in the body as well. I hope you are doing better!
Omg ! This video made me feel so much better❤
I have my university exams in march n i hv been losing my curly hair since 3 months😭
Oh my goodness! I have upcoming medical licensing exam and I'm deep in stresssssss -- trying not to, but its so difficult LOL best of luck love!
@@GeidilyBeaton omg iam giving my med school exams too
@@emelyyy473 what is med school doing to our curly hair 😩😩😭 it’s okay though, we’re going to kill these tests!
@@GeidilyBeaton thank u soo much for making this video! Every time i get anxious or worried about my hair , i watch this video just how positive you are about this situation and your laugh makes all my anxiety melt away!😭❤
Please make some more videos like this if possible🥰
I don't think they should do things like that.
But as long as it makes money the company's don't care.
I'm just 16 and I faced with hair lose problem 🤧😓
Hey, I'm sorry to hear. dont let it overpower you! and try the rosemary, best of luck love
I'm a nurse who has had covid and the vaccine...my hair has never been the same. The stress level is thru the roof with work eversince covid like 2019/2020 my hair does the same thing breaks off to like 1/2 inches then grows back. Then I feel sick again or get a lot of covid patients or have a heavier patient load and boom! Trying to relieve the stress is the one thing I can't seem to shake😮💨😔
This is the sad reality of the medical field... overfilled with stress and no solutions.. I hope that you are better. Sending you love.
Can you give a date since when the falling started? And what did the dermatologist said how long it would take to get the prior volume that you used to have?
I started shedding March 2020 - doc said TE is very unpredictable but generally 6 months to a year. It's been a year and a few months and it is finally subsiding now for me.
for the prior volume, I honestly cant say -- all I can say is that hair grows slow - we need as much patience as you can have as hair cycles are about 6 months and every hair is at a different stage. I'm not sure how long it'll be for it to get to what it was before, im just happy it isnt falling as drastically.
stress has all sorts of effects on your body, including hair loss. *listen to grandma*
Take care of yourself mama.
you're right - grandma is always right!
I have the same condition. I had Covid in August and my hair started falling out in clumps almost exactly three months to the day I got sick. I feel so ugly I don't want to leave the house.
im sorry... try to convert this difficult time into something positive.. use cute head-wraps, if you are open to wigs use them, they can be fun! I wish you the best
Thank you SO much!!! This helped me so much
im so glad it did!
I am having the same thing for about a year now on and off. But what I noticed after covid is that my scalp really hurts, he’s numb almost got he point that it is painful to flip hair. I start massaging the spot ( usually from the crown forward) and it helps but a lot of hairs come out. It is constant, I never really had that before I got covid.
A lot of people mentioned this in the comment... I'm sorry to hear. I did not experience this so I'm limited in how to help. Have you tried going to a dermatologist?
I had Covid in 7/21 and I now I’ve been losing my hair . Is so frustrating I cry and cry because I just don’t know what to do. But now I will go to a dermatologist in hopes I can find out why is this happening
Guys 12/30/21 my hair finally stopped falling out . The only thing I have is fatigued on and off and I’m sure is due to the COVID I had .
I had Covid in July too! I was down the whole month. I started noticing clumps of hair loss in early September . Im so upset.
@@MissG909 have you gone to a dermatologist ??
@@Mulatika_ : No bc it just started happening at the beginning of September. I have an appointment with my primary in the 13th so I guess I'll go from there. Have you seen a dermatologist?
@@MissG909 oh ok , I have an appt on October 6 praying is nothing major and is something that eventually can be treated.
@@Mulatika_ : Same. Is yours coming out bad ?
I am currently dealing with TE cause of covid. Before I realized it was TE I bought rosemary oil just by chance. I think the rosemary oil is helping a lot along with fluconide (spelled it wrong)
Also I read that lysine and lycopene are good. So temped to cut my hair off but I know I’ll look busted.
Thank you for your comment. I am actually seeing positive changes with rosemary! I I will look into lysine and lycopene. I know lysine is an amino acid integral for collagen formation which is found in hair, skin, nails etc so it makes sense!
@@GeidilyBeaton , I have no shedding at all anymore. Not a single stand comes out when I even come. Before TE I dId get bit of shedding.
Rosemary oil and lysine is a game changer. My TE is over and I have kept up with the routine.
@@FlowerGrl20 I’m screaming of happiness for you!!!! Im going to see how I can add lysine to my regimen. Do you use it in form of a pill? Liquid? Application on scalp? Thank you for sharing!
@@GeidilyBeaton, I eat it an tablet form once a day. Also, the Rosemary oil I have been using is “the mane choice” growth oil.
My hair is stronger then before. Your video def gave me peace of mind a few months ago. Thank you for that!!
@@GeidilyBeaton , are you on IG? I don’t mind sharing pics. BumbleBiah
Rogain comes in pill as well.
You gave lots of info and also on the meds and what they do. I had covid pneumonia in January and was very sick for 3wks to the point of exhaustion. After getting through it. My hair started to fall out started last week its March. Just like yours as you shown in pics. I do have thyroid issues but controlled. I am worried will lose all...I think the stress n shock of covid did this...I am upset but as you say I have to somehow come to terms with it as what choice do I have and seems no cure either..thanks for video..
I am so sorry you are experiencing this as well. Try your best to have some stress relief and just give it time as your body experienced such shock. I would say time and a little scalp nurturing with oils and other things should restore your hair as long as the thyroid is under control. I did a video on restoring hair with rosemary oil as it is an alternative to drugs, maybe try and see if that would help, it has definitely helped me restore my hair line. Best of luck to you!
Oh God I pray we all get better. I honestly hope it ends soon for me because I was stuck in a vicious cycle of stress. I finally decided to stop stressing constantly in September/October after shedding since March I think. Is it that you stop shedding 6months to a year after fixing the issue?
Thank you beautiful I hope we all get our hair cycle back to it’s very healthy very normal self and this pain goes away for good. Blessings💕
Thank you for sharing! I really hope this all ends as soon as possible. Apparently, those suffering from TE, will stop shedding 3 months to 12 months after it starts.
I pray we do get our healthy beautiful hair back! Sending you all love and positive vibes!
@@GeidilyBeaton Thank you💕
@@iolemaffei hows ur shedding?
Well my hair has been stuck in Telogen Effluvium for at least 10 years now, it all started right after I had my first child, It really didn't bother me much at first since I had loads and loads of hair 3b pattern, so it was like a break for me not to have to deal with so much hair at first, but after 2 years I started to really worry, once my scalp itched and I went to scratch it, normally I had to dig my nail in there, sonI went to scratch and It hurted, like my nail went right through, I was oh no, this is bad, long story short, I'm pretty sure I have lost at least 60 to 70% of my hair
I'm so sorry to hear this... It can be so tough to deal with hair loss, specially for THAT long. Please look to speak to a dermatologist. 10 years hair loss is too chronic! I wish you the best
@@GeidilyBeaton thanks Luv... I definitely will!! Blessed be🤍
Watch out taking Rogaine.
It was basically a heart medication first and the side effects grew some hair.
So the FDA approved it for a hair growth treatment. 🤔
yes! I know... never took it orally but even topically it was a tad scary to see all this hair growing on my sideburns!! LOL but I'm definitely staying away.
I am using rogaine 2% as I am losing so much hair after covid. In 3 weeks I lost about 40%, is heart breaking. May I ask why rogaine is not suitable?
She's not lying about 50% of your hair falls out, however I feel 60% of mine fell out but I still have enough there my hair can cover the missing hair. I had covid really bad in June 2021 I was in ICU for 4 weeks it was the worst. In November 20201 my hair just started shedding like horribly. Hair was falling out everywhere. I thought I had protein overload because I did a protein treatment a couple days before it started falling out. But now seeing her hair I know it was from covid. I used Kenra platinum deep detox scrub shampoo that I had stashed in my hair bin, and my hair stopped falling out. I also used Carols Daughter Goddess strength fortifying conditioner and no hair came out. I was tripping but happy that it stopped. Whoever is going through this please try these products.
Wow...the ICU.. My heart is full to hear you made it through and are better. I thought the exact same thing with the protein. Thank you for sharing what has worked for you!
The worst feeling is waking up and feeling the difference in hair volume. My hair loss was very rapid and I could notice less and less every morning.
i agree... its sad, please keep your head up!
I’ve always had thick dark curly hair then I got covid in august then I recovered and two months later my hair coming out and I’ve been crying for so long
I'm sorry - it can be emotionally draining and people just don't understand it. But here you have a community that does
Have you heard ab low light laser trearments? Its this helmet that u use couple times a week and its amazing!! Those helmets are pretty expensive but i would recommend irestore or hairmax laser comb🥰🥰 u can see the before&after pictures from others and its just inspiring!
OMG YESSSS I have seen those and heard they are amazing! But I don't have the funds to buy one... #brokecollegestudentlife LOL I wish I did though bc I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Great video. Well explained. Thank you
thank you so much!
I recommend using natural product and taking vitamins for TE. Once you start using Rogaine, you have to use them forever or else your hair will fall even more
agreed! thank you!
This was so informative!!!!!! Content👌🏾
wow THANK YOU!
Thank you so much for this video🙏🏽
You are so welcome!
I'm going through the same thing... I am so devastated. I am in my second month and my hair is so thin.
yes... its been almost two years for me, at this point its chronic telogen effluvium. Probably going to try going to the dermatologist. Good thing is hair is growing well although still falling.
I am going through this due to stopping depo birth control shot. My hair was already thin so now it’s seriously so thin I don’t even know what to do. It’s so hard not to stress out... some days I shed normal and then other days I shed a lot. I don’t know when this will stop I’m so scared I am going to go bald.... how long did your shedding last? How long until you got regrowth? I need some hope.
hey love, I'm sorry you are going through this. My shedding is still going on 19 months in, it is significantly less than when this first began so there are signs that this is subsiding, but its not where I would like it to be. My hair growth is astonishing! I am super happy to see all the little hairs coming back in.
This storm will pass so long as you control your stress levels - do some self care, some breathing exercises throughout your day - be in the present and relax your body for a second it helps lower cortisol levels.
Good luck!! Keep me updated
yes im going through the same thing but i have alot of new growth my edges are short and my ends are thin. im so confused
❤️❤️❤️thank you for being so transparent I’m sure this has comforted someone in knowing they’re not alone. Although it’s still an issue you seem to still have an uplifting spirit!! May the Lord touch you in this area and bring you peace .. Be blessed..🙏🏽
Ps i look forward to seeing your big chop ! 😊
thank you so much! I truly appreciate you sending all this love my way. I did the big chop already, its up! Lmk if you like it LOL it was sooooo scary but I did it! sending blessings your way
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New subscribers here! ❤️
I am currently having the same problem as well. Back in july 2021 i got covid and in my case it was pretty serious. I got blood infection and urine infection with the covid. I thought I wouldn’t be able to make it. luckily i did and i m so thankful to god for that. But recently its only been a week or so i have started losing my hair like hell!! I too have curly hair and even when i run down my fingers through my hair it falls so much to the point i cry. I had read somewhere that it could be due to post covid side effects. And i really think it is. I m still losing a lot lot hair and can’t find any remedies to it. At this point i m afraid m gonna be bald.
thank you for sharing your story. This is tragic - I'm just glad you made it through. COVID has wrecked havoc on people and the sequelae or after effects are evident. I hope somehow you are able to find a cure - keep taking multivitamins, exercise, eat healthier, sleep well and try rosemary oil if you are up for it. Those are the main things I can recommend... I wish I had a definitive cure or formula to be able to fix this - but the truth is I don't and I'm just trying different things and being positive.
I got the covid vaccine pfizer in February and I am just experiencing major hair loss as of last week. I am wondering if there is a correlation of vaccine and hair loss
I took vaccine and i had hair loss too
I truly have no idea - I took the vaccine about 4 months ago, but this started for me last year so I can't say from experience, I'm sorry.
I got COVISHIELD and experiencing heavy hair loss! My tricho confirmed that it can be because of Covid vaccine since the antibodies are prone to attack your follicles for no reason! Sigh! I am 1.5 months down TE and lost 40% of my hair! Not sure when this will stop! 😭
@@sonalsingh9497 Same! It's been since April for me :( I do notice a lot of re growth tho but my long hair ends are much thinner than before