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my hair is falling out at 21 | Ashley Wicka
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We now have young adults who are getting late stage cancer diagnoses because of doctors like these! I've heard of so many young people going to see them with health concerns for them to say, "You're too young for cancer". And then when they finally find someone to really look at them and give them tests, they find out they've had cancer for a while because of their carelessness. I'm so glad your diagnosis isn't life threatening and that you finally were treated right. I wish you the best of luck! ❤
My doctor tells me that I'm too young for cancer all the time. I've been dealing with mysterious health issues for many, many years. Every doctor says I'm too young for that. I'm only 37. It can happen to babies!
This happened to my aunt she went for a year for stomach pain and was ignored only to find out she had stage 4 cancer.
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As a nurse I HATE when doctors think they know everything- like even before the patient opens their mouth. Like why are you even here if you aren't going to help someone. I think you should book another appointment with him and be like "dude, you should go back to school because this other doctor figured out the problem in 1 minute!!" I wish you luck on your hair growth journey, it's certainly no fun having thinning hair.
i’d love for him to know this more than anything but i don’t want him to get another dollar from me either 🫠
As a nurse I second this statement. For some doctors their ego is their biggest downfall. I’m sorry this happened to you!
Nah, a secnd opinion and maybe a third opinion instead is better than losing money and time on a doctor who isn’t doing their job.
No one will root for you as much as yourself!❤
@@ashleywicka channel dr berg vds on hair loss, PCOS, raw sauerkraut (to rebuild your immune system), keto diet
@@jansmith3158 his PCOS video says zinc which she already took.
Rude, sarcastic doctors are the worst.... the only thing they achieve is making people lose faith in the medical profession and ultimately not get the help they need. I am glad you were persistent in advocating for yourself and finally found a good dermatologist! It's definitely an emotional thing to finally have a doctor who listens to and acknowledges your concerns, rather than being dismissive! Sending you all the positive energy and looking forward to your return to TH-cam! ❤
Here from TikTok to tell you you’re not alone!!!! Normal bloodwork, trying all the supplements, spironolactone, etc. My derm told me it was “female pattern baldness” and sent me on my way like that was the most casual thing to say to a 32 year old. I was embarrassed about how much it rocked me emotionally (because it is “just hair”), but it’s SO tied to identity and just not something you expect to be out of your control. Cheers to your regrowth journey, but you are beautiful no matter what! Sharing your experience will absolutely help people ❤
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Oh Ashley !!! I'm 24 and have been dealing with alopecia and balding since I was 15 / 16 years old. I went through traumatic period with large bald spot and holes on my scalp. Now its better, but I still have twice less that what I had at 14. And I used to feel so alone, so ashamed. People who never experienced that cannot know how hard it can be, especially for young girls and when you don't know what is your issue and why you do suffer from that. Im so happy for you that you finally had an answer. You have been so strong, you can be so proud that you never gave up. Thank you for opening up about this topic
🥹🥹🥹 it really is so isolating. reading through all of these comments shocked me to hear how many people have similar stories!!! thank you🩷🩷🩷
Girlllll PCOS made my hair fall OUT. It is one of the most common symptoms actually. From the beginning of the vid I was asking if maybe you had it also. When I was a kid I had such thick hair, but around 18-19 it thinned so much. For me I have stayed extremely consistent taking magnesium, biotin, and 3 hair skin nail vitamins per day. I also do a cycle of jojoba or castor oil with rosemary, pumpkin seed, or peppermint oil. I only wash it 2-3 time per week with gentle shampoo and conditioner. And my biggest tip is to braid your hair to the side EVERY night. My hair definitely isn’t like one of those tiktok vids where girls hair recovers to 10x the volume. However, all of the bald spots gave regrown and my hair is no longer falling out by the hand fulls. Now my hair is maybe 3xish the thickness it was 2 years ago. I am hopeful that it will keep thickening, but it is definitely a lengthy process and not an overnight fix like certain people online make it out to be. Ofc you can have something going on in addition to the PCOS like your doc said but your story sounds so so so similar to mine.
Doctors are so bad for not listening! I’ve had my fair share of doctors who don’t listen! Sorry you’ve been going thru this! You’re so strong and ily🥹💖
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Despite your hair situation, you look like a pretty elven princess 😭🧝♀️💐
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I think it might be too early but the fact that someone believes in your issues probably also decreases your stress significantly! I’m glad someone did something for you! Good luck with your journey with the new dermatologist!
my hair started coming out in clumps from age 21-22 and i got diagnosed with alopecia areata. my confidence tanked and it took a long time to be okay with how i looked. i'm 28 now and i've come such a long way and it's an experience that really challenges your self worth and how you see yourself. you're doing amazing, girl.
i have a dozen chronic illnesses, some are very rare and when i first got sick at 15 i woke up one day and couldn’t walk or move my legs / toes at all. i’ve had a neurologist tell me “just get up and walk for me” sir i was paralyzed in a wheelchair. not even my family believed me or listened to me at first. everyone told me it was all in my head and anxiety. it truly makes you think you’re going crazy. i’m so sorry you had to experience this but thank you for sharing this!! we need more awareness on the mistreatment we get
I'm so sorry you dealt with doctors like that. I'm glad you are spreading the word on some doctors being awful, especially to women. I currently just got insurance again after a couple years without it and am anxiously avoiding calling and making appointments for things because i have been so gaslit and disrespected in the past. I have chronic joint pain from hypermobility and every doctor has just shrugged, when it is something that will affect and disable me my entire life. I'm hoping to see a specialist who actually cares and wants to help one day too
I don't know if Drs today are becoming jaded, but this also happens to many men. I won't go into my conditions, but some of my physicians are very detached and aren't willing to really listen. I too avoid them if i can.
@@pawshands9706 it really sucks. I think half of them just thought of whatever job would make them a lot of money and don't actually care
Ashley, your story is almost mine exactly! My hair loss hasn’t been as fast as yours and I was 25 when mine started and luckily I had a loooooot of hair to start. But I know exactly what you mean with the gaps and everything. The supplements, the topicals, the friends thinking you’re crazy, the rude doctors. I luckily only had one rude doctor, but she was a woman so it stung a bit. Younger women doctors are almost always the way to go! All to be told I have seborrheic dermatitis too! So most topicals won’t work with seborrheic dermatitis because it’s a skin issue. I’m been taking oral minoxidil and that’s been working wonders. I hope I’m not giving unsolicited advice, it’s just that I have the same thing. Thank you for sharing and I’m sending love to you!
Have you had any shedding while taking minoxidil? And also, have you had any side effects from the medication? I’m scared to take it because it seems you gotta commit to it for life or for as long as you want to maintain results. And I’m scared of the side effects
@@jesss.5484 Hi! I didn’t. Biggest side effect has been hair growth on my face. I’ve been bleaching my mustache since I was in third grade, but I used to be able to do it once a month, now it’s about once a week
girl, write a terrible google review for that shitty doctor! That is unacceptable! I'm happy to hear you're on your path to recovery. This is my first video i've seen from you and i LOVE your authenticity :)
Stressing about the hair loss is like gasoline for the hair loss. It's a hamster wheel. I know it sounds impossible to do, but if you can find a way to stop paying so much attention to the hair loss it will slow down and even stop. All of the attention you are giving it continues to manifest it. Have no fear and you will see a major change. Sent with 🧡🧡🧡
absolutely it’s so difficult! i think as it’s been two years and it feels like it’s been a long time looming issue my overall stress has decreased about it
hey ashley! i’m in my twenties with a hair loss disorder and i’ve never been able to afford a good wig, but my cheap, synthetic wigs have been life savers for me and my self confidence. i’m glad you’ve got some answers and a plan, and i hope things are uphill from here! :)
I could cry for you, I am so glad you found a doctor who could tell you whats going on with your scalp. That male doctor needs to be name dropped HARD. Girly you are going to recover really good!
I am so sorry that it took so long for a doctor to listen to you! I work in healthcare and I wish I could say this is not common, but it is! Especially women are not listened to when they explain their symptoms and they are often told nothing is wrong. You are so strong for advocating for yourself and sharing your story because you are definitely not alone. Woman to woman I am crying watching your video because it’s so messed up the way our healthcare system works and the misogynistic bias a lot of health care providers hold. Thank you for sharing your story and I’m looking forward to all of your content! Also you are so beautiful and I hope that your new wig helps you feel confident again.
as a person with HS I empathize - hearing you are too young to have cancer or a screening for your legitimate concerns is absolutely heartbreaking (and infuriating) to hear when you know something is going on. We have to be our own advocates and doctors really need to start understanding diseases do not give a f*** about a numbers we keep count of. They are diseases, not something that can be scheduled at age 45. Anyway, I'm so happy you are on a regimen and willing to share your story and shed light on this situation. Seriously that doctor is a buffoon and should be reported. Literally, we have to be our own advocates - that guy had a stick or something up his rear to get on a power trip. He became a doctor for the wrong reasons. When someone finally confirmed I had HS, I cried so much but felt finally like I am not crazy.
I was diagnosed wrong for 10 years and because of it i lost my gallbladder. Doctors can be so very unkind and not helpful. I got diagnosed by an emergency doctor i never met in my life at a random hospital correctly. 🙄😔 thank goodness for that doctor.
girl I'm so sorry you had o go through this. I just want to say thank you for sharing. This can be so hard because hair is where a lot of women feel that their beauty and confidence comes from. You are absolutely beautiful and I love your persistence and determination.
Oh Ashley, I teared up watching this 😢. I’ve been through rapid and unexplained hair loss too and it’s so scary, especially when doctors don’t listen to you. It takes a lot of resilience to continue to advocate for yourself when medical professionals ignore your worries. I’m so glad that you finally found someone to help. I lost about 2/3rds of my hair when I was 16. It took over a year to get diagnosed with hypothyroidism and start properly treating it. I used to cry every time I had to leave the house because I felt so insecure. I’m now 23 and my hair has fully recovered. It took years for the regrowth to catch up. Giving it a very big trim about a year after starting treatment made the density look a bit better. Best of luck to you. You’re not alone and regardless of how you feel right now, you’re beautiful to so many of us. Thank you for the vulnerability that you’ve shown here. I wish I had found a video like this when I was going through the worst of it. It would’ve helped me feel much less alone❤.
Sending you so so much love and hugs I’m so so happy you’re doing well I’m so so so sorry for everything that you’ve been through 💕💕💕🩷🩷💕💕💕
@@Hello-ze1sd thank you so much 💕
I had a very similar experience to yours when I was 16. It had nothing to do with hair loss but it did envolve me leaving a doctor's appointement crying. I'm not joking when I say the moment I left the doctor's office that day crying was the moment I decided I wanted to go to med school. I truly believe that most doctors aren't like the one you mentioned and that it was just bad luck. I know I'll always try to put myself in the patient's position and hopefully never talk to anyone like that lol. I'm 3 years into med school now and I'm loving it. I've been watching your videos for years and you were one of my inspirations to go vegan at 16 🥺 I feel like I've known you for years ahaha cause I watched all your videos and I'm so excited you're back on youtube Ashley!! Hope everything works out about your hair loss 🥺 and yeah the wig is literally just an acessory and I think it's a great idea!!
I had an ex who was losing hair like crazy did a lot of research she went off the pill and boom she was back to normal super frustrating for sure. I also heard lack of selenium could produce hair loss. I eat one Brazil nut a day ( too many Brazil nuts have a toxicity effect and 1 covers almost double the daily value).
Sorry to see how this affected you, stay strong young grasshopper 🌱
It definitely could be birth control, or genetics. I noticed when I went off the pill I was losing so much more hair. But I’m thinking of going back on it 😢
Girl, as a european with a fantastic and free healthcare system, I shiver everytime I hear a story involving any sort of medical thing in the US and how it's dealt with. I'm so sorry you are going through this! You seem really strong and optimistic which is great 💕 And F that labradoodle doctor, that guy shouldn't even work as a vet if he doesn't know how to interact in a humane way with patients...good luck on your journey beautiful XO
Hey I randomly came across your video. I used to have pretty bad hair loss in my 20's, I had been vegan for about 4-5 years. I spent countless hours obsessing about it online and the conclusion I came to was that I wasn't getting enough protein. I know you must be hearing this a million times and must be rolling your eyes but. When I started paying attention to how much protein I was consuming (I was aiming for 50 gr back then) I started seeing a correlation between high protein diet/decreased hair loss. Eventually I went back to eating diary/eggs/meat and all the hair loss problems resolved. I'm not saying that is what you should do, but if you look at how much protein you're getting, this may be helpful for you. All the best! I know how stressful it is to lose hair
I’m a guy but about 5 years ago I lost all the hair all over my body - alopecia universalis - as one symptom of a bigger thyroid/autoimmune issue. You’re not alone! But I hope things take a positive turn for you!
Oh I am so sorry. I can’t imagine how hard that would be
@@Starnote16 it was very challenging! But I had an awesome support system. And it actually motivated me to get into shape since that’s something I could control, unlike my hair loss. I lost about 35 lbs in that first year and I’m now a total of 60lbs lower than I was around that time. It’s all about finding the positives in hard times.
@@DarthArtoo4heck ya!!! That is not easy!!! Good for you. Shows what kind of person you are during adversity. That will always mean more than how much hair you have.
I'm also going through the same thing, contemplating just shaving my head at this point as still no answers 4 years later. I'm so glad you're finally getting the right kind of help, fingers crossed they can sort it for you ❤
I am so sorry that you are going through all of this, and am super proud and happy that u shared ur story with us and been so vulnerable online. I wish u all the health and vitality and confidence from here on out, and years of wellness n health. Love you girl 💗
I have hair loss/ thin hair. We are in this together. You rock girl hang in there. I’m so happy someone actually decided to listen to you!
Me too
Do you know what triggered this for you?
Also: never sleep on wet hair. Use a satin pillow case. Buy two and change them twice a week. Wash them once a week. Brush only when it's dripping wet with a lightweight leave in conditioner like kinky curly knot today ( through the lengths only, no conditioner on the roots). with a wet brush. No pony tails or anything that pulls the hair (even slightly). Also there's a powder you can shake onto your scalp to hide it, as well as root sprays. I'd limit them to special occasions only and wash out immediately when you retire for the night. Also, I'd look into an allergy test to see if you're allergic to something in your hair care.
You’re so brave for sharing this! ❤️
I’m going through the same thing 😢, I love you and we’ll be okay at the end ❤
Me too
Girl the way I jumped when I read the title 😭
I just want to thank you for not being one who immediately abandoned veganism when experiencing hair loss & fighting to find the actual cause.
We have missed you also & I’m excited to watch what’s in store. 💙
I could imagine the relief u felt when the doctor found something and agreed with you. So happy for you . I will pray for you
I’ve had multiple health problems, and have seen so many lung doctors and tendon doctors who were so rude and dismissive of my problems. I have no idea why our healthcare system is so terrible and dismissive, esp to girls, but i totally understand the frustration and tears and anger you expressed. I’m so sorry & am praying for your quick recovery!!
Proud of u bb
You are so brave for sharing your story so open and honestly. I really admire you and your courage to go to doctors and hear their asshole opinions and keep going no matter what to find an answer. Never settle when it comes to your health. You are a rockstar!
i’m so glad someone is talking about this! i started experiencing hair loss at 13 but every doctor told my mom and i that nothing was wrong but we kept insisting. i finally started some treatments at 19 and am seeing improvements!
Please keep sharing updates and your journey! This is such an important topic to talk about, especially for women. So many of us are experiencing similar things with no answers
First off you go girl for fighting for an answer and not stopping because they tell you all is well. You knew something was off . Secondly , even though some of us may say it doesn’t look that bad . Only you know the real difference from before and now on your own head. So work that wig you get !
OK. I can help w this. As a guy, we have to deal with this situation often. Happened to me around 18. 1st thing I did was change my shampoo...I use Nioxen. It's for thinning hair and works wonders. 2nd is Pumpkin seed oil supplement. 3rd and most important is Peppermint and Rosemerry oil applied toppicly. This slowed down the loss then Propecia ended it. All of this WORKS!!! 😊. Try it, please.
Idk if Ashley will see this. But I did! Thank you for giving us a valuable advice!
@@dont_harsh_my_mellow Did you see results this fast??
I totally feel your pain your story is actually my story. I have been dealing with hair loss since the end 2020 went through everything you did except a diagnosis. I hope this is the answer for you.
Did you develop COVID around that time? Hair loss is a common symptom after the fact
@@TWForeeever i did and I thought the same thing.. but its 2024 and I am still having this issue.
Ur story is my story !!!! Only Iv been fighting this for 7 yrs . I feel like I’m losing my mind . I’m SOOO happy to hear someone is listening to you ♥️
I’m sorry you had to go through that I can’t imagine how difficult it is to deal with that. It is awful that so many doctors wouldn’t listen to you. You didn’t deserve to be treated that way
I'm so sorry you had to deal with such doctors on top of what you've been experiencing regarding your hair. To some extent, I understand what it feels like to be looked at in the face and be told you're imagining your symptoms. I couldn't be happier you finally have answers and a diagnosis; hopefully, I'll also have one for my problem someday. From the bottom of my heart, good luck and thanks for hanging in there. Sending lots of strength your way and thanks for sharing your experience. Welcome back
So good to see you again. I'm so sorry you are going through this. I pray you will get a treatment that will restore you hair back to normal. I am lossing my hair too and it is terrible. I am a lot older but it is still bad.
So glad you finally got a diagnosis, that's a start! I've also been dealing with hair issues too, it's no fun. Hard water can also contribute to hair thinning, so a shower filter could maybe help reduce hair loss, it helped me at least. I'm going to also order some Malibu hard water hair treatment masks and am hoping they help. My hair feels dry and damaged from the water.
Don't forget to test your water.
Too much salt in the water can make your scalp and hair very dry if you tend to wash it everyday.
I experienced alot of problems with my hair in different waters.
If i was walking behind you irl I would be jealous and never would have guessed it was an insecurity! Your diagnosis and feelings are valid, and I would be hurting too in your situation. From the perspective of someone who has naturally super thin and frizzy hair, I find your hair length and smoothness to be A+ and to look so cute and healthy.
I'm 25 and started losing my hair when I was about 19-20. I've had exactly the same experience as you - all the blood tests were fine, the dermatologists did a scalp biopsy and said I'm fine, no one can tell me why it happens. The first dermatologist tried to tell me I'm imagining it and literally called in his assistant and said "it doesn't even look that bad, does it?" - she said it does! He told me to try minoxidil if I really want, so I did for about 6 months with no change. The second dermatologist said it's probably androgenic alopecia caused by high testosterone and referred me to endocrinology to check my hormones again, which were still normal. Then the endocrinologist said I probably have PCOS and just told me to lose weight to fix it. I still have no answer and it's just getting worse. It's SO frustrating. None of the doctors care. They don't see it as an important issue, despite how much it impacts my mental health.
Go to a holistic doctor, it’s expensive but worth it bc you won’t have to go for long (they figure it out quick) or put you on drugs. Health care is a scam.
Im so sorry those doctors failed you for so long. I’m so glad you’re back and I appreciate that you’ve chosen to share this with us. Welcome back. ❤
being vegan made me have my period for months nonstop and being malnourished in general has made it so i have symptoms of pcos such as the growth on ovaries but not others. it’s probably veganism, the body is very smart
She’s been vegan for a very long time and didn’t experience this, her diet has gotten less restrictive over the years
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Do you have a filter on your shower head? That's the only thing i did not hear you mention trying.
My hair was falling out and breaking off in clumps too. I did everything just like you described until finally i got myself a shower water filter. It was a game changer!
My hair slowly grew back and im finally seeing length come in!
Give it a try. :)
Don’t know if this will help but I have been dealing with hair loss for years off and on and certain things trigger this:
1. COCONUT OIL, for some reason coconut oil causes massive hair loss not just for me but for a lot of people! I suspect it’s from the high ph. Our normal scalp ph is around 4.5-5.5 on the acidic side, coconut oil is around a 7-8 very alkaline. That’s why products like aloe Vera or cocoa butter are good for skin and hair because the ph is 4-5.
2. Dr. Bronzers Castile soap and natural soaps in general all have VERY high ph, even if it’s deemed as natural. Again look at the ph of products. Was using it to cleanse my hair but the high ph was causing major damage. Get ph test strips.
3. Check the hardness or softness of your water, perhaps look into a water softener. Water that is too hard can cause hair loss.
4. Losing weight way too quickly, for me this happened a lot. My hair would start to shed maybe a month or two after the initial weight loss
5. Drinking too much water, I know that sounds crazy but you’re just flushing out minerals, there is absolutely nothing in water, it is a solvent, it dilutes mineral.
I use rosemary+fenugreek oil from "The mane attraction" it's great for different hair types and conditions. So sorry you are going through this! My hair fell out when I was entering high school and I had to chop my hair off. It definitely is a roller coaster of emotions❤
I know that feeling so well. I started losing alot of hair when i was 16-17 years old and at one point it was really bad. I tried all of kinds of things but doctors told me that its probably genetics since alot of women in my family have that problem. Now im almost 23 and it has somewhat stopped, im finally feeling more confident about my hair and i really hope that you will be able to overcome this ❤
I had a doctor tell me I had “too many “ problems and left. And I have continuing chest pain every day after almost a year. Im leaving the US in a couple of years. Im fed up with the doctors here and the healthcare. I recommend others do they same if you have a lot of health problems and not a great insurance. This country is a mess. Its not worth it. Health is #1. Other countries have more professional and more affordable healthcare than US. If you have never been to other countries save up and do it. It will change your point of view. And please report those doctors that’s horrible. I report the ones that treat me badly.
hi, welcome back! i am so glad to hear you got the validation you deserved - it's so important that doctors and people in the medical field take their patients seriously. i wish you all the best in your recovery, sending love and support always
Girl, you need to report that doctor or something. Someone like him should not be in practice. Hell, I hope that by some miracle he comes across this video, or a relative of his comes across this video and shows him, and he recognizes you and either feels bad or stupid or something for how he treated you. Absolutely horrendous attitude
I can't stand when doctor's don't listen and think they are always right. So thankful you found someone to listen and help figure out what's going on. Love your content and want it to continue.
I went through the same thing. Doctor prescribed minoxidil and i had to stop because my hair shedding increased after a week or 2. Was not going to risk losing anymore hair than i already had. The only thing that ive changed in my lifestyle that has slowed down my hairloss was quitting coffee. Still drink my teas, but coffee was insanely increasing my cortisol level when i would combine it with exercising. I am so sorry that you had that experience with that awful doctor. It would be helpful for future female patients of his if you leave him a review about your experience. No one should feel unheard. During your most vulnerable time you needed reassurance not to be made out to feel crazy. I now 27 and after lowering my cortisol levels by getting enough sleep, doing not so intense exercises, quitting coffee, and eating a balanced diet, it has gotten better and I know you will too ❤️❤️
I've been battling the same issue for a couple years now. I've also been hiding on social media because of it. I would highly recommend seeing a Functional Medicine doctor to get to the root cause.
Red light therapy on the scalp will help. According to the medical literature Antifungal silver nanoparticles kill fungus very effectively so colloidal silver might actually be worth something in this light.
This is caused by microflora colonization, oil and dead skin cells being consumed by microorganisms to the point where they grow out of control, cause inflammation and everything goes downhill from there. Regular exposure to sunlight prevents it, but once the microflora colonization occurs it can be a pain to fully get it under control. There's probably a stronghold hiding on the back of your scalp, the prescription you have will probably clear it up just fine. It's pretty well understood. Red light therapy will probably hasten your recovery, stuff like this is good news because your hair will fully grow back.
love your vegan content since the beginning & now on tiktok mostly... would have never noticed! you are so gorgeous!
She’s the kind of girl who doesn’t wait for things to happen; she makes them happen.
Fennel + Cumin water dude I SWEAR BY IT. I'm 18 and have PCOS which has lead to weight gain that is hard to loose, very irregular periods (two or three A YEAR + when it happens it's heavy, painful, and lasts 2+ weeks), and of course hair fall. I was 14 or 15 when my uncle pointed out a huge bald spot on the back of my head and until about a year ago I would find a new bald spot on my head almost every month (abt the size of my finger tip). My hair was really thin and strands would fall out when it was untied and I walked around.
Since I started drinking fennel + cumin water consistently, not only have my period become regular (AND I DON'T GET CRAMPS ANYMORE!!!) but my hair has stopped falling and has grown back vary well. I usually boil about 4 cups of water with a half a tea spoon of cumin and a teaspoon and a half of fennel. It has a bit of a strong taste on it's own so I prefer to drink like half fennel half regular hot water.
please don't knock it till u try it!! I really hope u get trough this since I know how damaging it can be to ur self esteem and mental and physical health :(
Was one of the pcos symptoms severe ovulation pain? I feel like I recently as an older adult developed pcos
My symptoms are severe ovulation pain that didn’t have before( my cycle is normal )
Weight gain which takes forever for me to lose a pound
Hair has thinned out
Ugh I’m so exhausted trying to figure out what happened to me my labs came back normal that’s why I think it’s pcos how did you doctor diagnose you?
And the fennel and cumin water how do you prepare it im desperate thank you ❤
@@sally9852 yes I experienced so much ovulation pain- I would get cramps and it would feel like someone was stepping on my stomach sometimes. My doctor ran some hormone related tests (I don't know the exact details as I was only 15) and it revealed that my estrogen levels were high and they checked me for cysts on my ovaries, which I do have. I'm currently waiting to hear back from a gynecologist who will look into the issue more deeply but it's been taking forever.
as for the fennel and cumin water, it was originally something my mom and I started to drink because one of her friends recommended it for weight loss. However when I started to drink it more often I noticed my periods were becoming more regular. We usually prepare it by taking 4 cups of water and adding a little more than a teaspoon of fennel and half a teaspoon of cumin. Bring it to a roaring boil on the stove (should take 15 minutes on high heat) and then you can drink it! you can add some regular water when you drink it to lessen the bitter taste, but you need to drink it hot and try drinking it in the morning on an empty stomach!
I hope everything works out for you
How many times a day do you drink it?
@@saramarie9678 i try to drink it whenever i'm thirsty, but it usually ends up being 3 times a day. In the morning on an empty stomach is a must :)
@@sally9852 Thought i replied to this but I guess it didnt work :(
I didn't have too much ovulation pain to begin with, however my mom has pcos and she gets tons of ovulation pain.
I usually do abt four cups of water + 1 tbs of fennel + 1/2 tbs of cumin (do less cumin cause it causes a sorta jelly like substance to form. I boil it for 20ish minutes and drink it hot, usually on an empty stomach. Paring this with a slight calorie deficit and walking is great for weight loss and regulation of pcos :)
as someone who has been so incredibly insecure about my undiagnosed hair loss for so long this video made me feel so seen. I cried with you about the doctors, it’s so awful how many women have experienced the same thing. i’m wishing you the BEST with recovery and everything else in your life
So, this happened to me too - 1.5 years ago.. I was working in a job that was stressing me out daily, and was incredibly triggering. And I lost around 50% of my hair. I quit my job (now) 3.5 months ago, and most of my hair is coming back in.. mine was emotional / stress related. And for me, fixing the root cause (ha) of the issue - gave me my hair & confidence back! All the best in your hair journey x
You got this girl! You are so strong and I am so happy for you that you are hopefully going to start getting answers!!
I’m sorry you had to go through all these doctors and especially that rude one to finally get someone to listen to you.
I’m 33, vegetarian, haven’t experienced hair loss at your level but sometimes I do.
I always wanted purple hair, I’m a natural dark brunette. I bleached and dyed my hair soooo many times.
In fear of damaging my hair any further I have finally switched to wigs! I’ll wear my purple wig outside of work and plan on getting more colors - think Ramona Flowers from Scott Pilgrim.
I was nervous wearing a wig for the first time wondering what people would say but I also wanted to tell myself that I’m finally expressing myself in different colors without further damaging my hair.
I have gotten so many compliments about my wig, people know but regardless love the shade and such.
So when you get your wig, embrace it girl! It is an accessory!
Hair falling out and balding is scary, but thankfully we have wigs!
My aunt has hair loss issues majorly and she has tons of wigs, she got me out of my comfort zone to make the jump to going to wigs.
You are beautiful regardless girl, bald or not! Can’t wait to see more of your content and remember to take care of yourself! 🖤
This just means it's working.
It’s really scary having unexplained symptoms ❤ having hair loss in the social media industry is already hard, but I wish doctors would realize it’s not about that. People don’t lose tons of hair for no reason usually, and it’s hard not knowing what underlying issue is causing it.
I lost my hair like this when I was on antidepressants and other pills like that. I stopped them and my hair grew back. See a Chinese naturopath, they’re amazing for this kind of stuff, honestly.
Thanks for giving me another reason to not take antidepressants. If it sounds like I'm being sarcastic I'm not lol. I have been vehemently against antidepressants and so many people pressure me to take them.
Eat lots of omega 3's, b12, and biotin rich foods. Use natural oils (castor, batana, argan, black seed). Aloe vera hair masks, rice water washes and rosemary water washes.
seaweed, nuts, seeds, whole grains etc
Doctors who don’t listen are the worst. Being told it is all in your head by multiple doctors. Then one doctor goes hey there is a birth defect that was missed the first 27 years of your life. A birth defect that should have been super easy to spot. Something is not where it is supposed to be. Then the relief of I’m not crazy. I totally get it. Glad a doctor finally listened and figured it out.
Postpartum hairloss was so annoying for me. If i even accidentally bumped my hair so much would fall out. I was seriously thinking of shaving my head during that time. I know its not the same thing but losing hair is definitely annoying and frustrating. Also ive always had horrible luck with doctors! I hope you are at least able to find answers/a solution. Brave of you to post. ❤❤
dont worry you are strong and so beautiful with and without hair, l know hair is our best friend but sometimes we have to face these challenges so be strong and happy.
I have been dealing with hair loss like this since I was 19 and I’m 25. It’s so bad now, I hate going out. This gave me some faith into getting answers for myself. I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. You got this babes !
Ash u have one of those faces that goes with everything….it was stupid of them but the ppl u asked couldn’t help but agree with me but didn’t know how to say it so they just went with that instead of really thinking yk, love you ash….I loved watching you for years and I’m so proud to see you own this and be real….thx sweet pea
girl i watched u in 2020 and randomly remember abt u. i wish u well and i’m sending lots of hugs ur way.
GIRRRLL QUIT VEGANISM, I SWEAR TO YOU, I HAVE BEEN BALDING AND WAS VEGAN/ VEG FOR 10 YEARS.. AFTER EATING EVERYDAY 2-3 EGGS OR OTHER DAYS FISH/ CHICKEN, MY HAIR STARTED TO STOP FALLING OUT ANNNDD GROWING ANNNDD THICKER.. PLEASE MY DEAR BELIEVE ME I AM 32 YEARS OLD AND HAVE GONE THROUGH IT. OTHERWISE YOU DO YOU!! IT WORKED FOR ME AND OTHERS, MAYBE WORKS FOR YOU. TAKE CARE.
Rubbish. Her vitals came out perfect. I'm also vegan for 13 years and have thick hair, never lost any hair. Stop spreading misinformation
If you lose alot of weight that can cause hair to fall out, but it is totally possible to be healthy and have thick hair on a vegan diet. I know thin vegans, vegan body builders, and even overweighed vegans. What matters is getting the right nutrients. Also getting better hair is not worth it when the cost is innocent animal lives :( i hope i dont come off too agressive, i just hope that we woulf value animals as other beings that dont want to die, and have inherent value as centient beings!
CORRECT YOUR BODY NEEDS ANIMAL FATS LIKE OUR ANCESTORS BEING DOING FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS , THE ELITES WANT TO BAN MEATS TO MAKE US SICK AND MONPOLIZE THE FAKE VEGAN MEAT INDUSTRY , VEGAN IS AN AGENDA FUNDED BY THE ELITES
@@lillambilamb3345 YOUR BODY NEEDS ANIMAL FATS LIKE OUR ANCESTORS BEING DOING FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF YEARS , THE ELITES WANT TO BAN MEATS TO MAKE US SICK AND MONPOLIZE THE FAKE VEGAN MEAT INDUSTRY , VEGAN IS AN AGENDA FUNDED BY THE ELITES
It’s true that you have to be careful when going vegan and research. But she said she had all her nutrients so that wouldn’t make sense.
This is my experience: I’ve been vegan for years and I have thick hair. It’s genetics. No hair loss BUT breakage at the ends of my hair due to dye. Though, that’s also because of my 4c hair that’s naturally prone to breakage so idk. I started taking zinc supplements because it can strengthen the hair more but I’ve never ever had bald spots in my life. Bald spots are serious. I think that’s the cause of severe nutrient deficiencies or an underlying issue. My blood tests are always good so 🤷🏾♀️. Ok, you NEED to monitor your nutrient intake when you’re vegan. Certain minerals like zinc and iron are lower in some foods especially plant based. I know that humans should eat meat but I’ve never liked eating it when it comes to myself. I would prefer eating meat from free range farms because animals are treated better (**personally**). It’s a moral and spiritual thing. It’s part of my life now. The reason why I haven’t stopped being vegan is because I’ve never really had issues. I feel happy and healthy because I make sure to get all my macronutrients, vitamins and minerals. That’s the key. I take iron, zinc and omega 3 (all plant-based) supplementation. Many people, even omnivores, have nutrient gaps in their diets because it’s not realistic to get all your vitamins in one day. That’s why I have supplements. To stay healthy. But yes, be careful before going vegan, if you really want to, and research before attempting any lifestyle changes like this. ❤❤
Edit: ok I saw the vid. Iron and zinc didn’t work for her. I think it’s the pcos that caused the seborrheic dermatitis. I don’t think it’s the cause of veganism since all her nutrients are at optimal levels. Her condition could’ve been cause by stress. Also, in veganism, nutrient deficiencies usually happen before skin problems.
If you have PCOS (me too) you should look into the link between insulin resistance and hair loss in PCOS women. Many of us do better with lower carb diets. It can be true even for lean women that hair loss can occur due to blood sugar issues. It’s like a genetic thing…Just throwing it out there, cuz I’ve also been losing tons of hair and have read that it helps a lot. I hate to be that person that’s like “oh I have the missing link!” cuz I’m not saying that at all….just something I didn’t hear you mention it. Lots of accounts on Reddit of women with PCOS hair loss having success on lower carb diets :) PS: I’m really appreciative of you putting your experience out there because so many of us are suffering in silence. It’s a horrific thing to go through, and nobody ever seems to get it unless they’ve experienced it
You are so brave for sharing this on your platform, I have been dealing with hair loss over the past two years and it truly is the most gut wrenching feeling watching it happen. Thank you for sharing this, I am so sorry you have been struggling.
Ashley, I can relate soooo bad! I'm a bit older than you - 26 - but my hair loss started in the fall of 2021 too. The reason for my hair loss is different to yours but when it comes to doctors, there are a lot of similarities...
For me, the hair loss would worsen seasonally with massive amounts of shedding in april to may and then again in late august to late october. It would be too much hair loss for me personally all year round because previously I'd lost about max. 20 hairs with every hair wash but spring and fall were horrendous. I too, had lost enough hair last in the spring time that my scalp could be seen, especially when I put my hair in a ponytail.
I too, had visited each and every doctor, be it dermatologist, gynecologist or endocrinologist, available to me and they'd all tell me the exact same thing: You're fine, it's in your head. Your hair looks normal. My mother told me I was exaggerating and going crazy and my sister told me it wasn't too bad and nobody would notice.
Anyway, all the doctors did was look at my iron, zinc, copper and selenium levels which I had already corrected in the first year of my hair loss journey. The endocrinologists took a look at my thyroid and prescribed T4 because my levels were borderline low. But I had really bad side effects on a very low dose (including heart palpitations and excessive sweating) so I slowly came off the medication again.
The only one who took a closer look at my female sex hormones was my gyno. She told me estrogen was too low which it had been for several years due to sudden weight loss in a difficult period of my life. She wanted to get me on the pill. I refused because as far as I know, the pill can even worsen hair loss and I absolutely did not want that to happen.
The thing that was the breakthrough for me was a book called "No period, now what?" by Nicola Sykes. It taught me the effects of nutrition and body weight and fat on hormone levels and overall health. So for the past year, I've been eating nonstop in order to regain all the weight I've lost nearly a decade ago (keep in mind, the hair loss started in 2021 with an irritated scalp, so I didn't connect the dots and realize right away that my body weight could be the issue). I've been at my "old" weight for about 6 months now and guess what: The hair loss this past fall was nothing compared to the 2 previous years.
My sister told me recently that my hair looks so much better now. And even my mom realized that I had not been crazy when I was crying over a bunch of hair in the sink.
The reasons for hair loss can be incredibly hard to detect. Your body might cope with a certain stress level or body weight for a prolonged period of time only to then suddenly decide it's finally time to let go of the hair. If you're struggeling with hair loss that is not genetical I want you to know that you can find the reason for the hair leaving your head. It's hard. You have to keep looking for answers and most of all, you have to get in touch with your body and truly listen to its needs and acknowledge them. But you can and will succeed. Take baby steps in the right direction each and every day and you'll not only regain your hair but will also grow as a person and become a better version of yourself! Because hair loss is more often then not the body's way of telling the mind that something's not quite right.
I just cant stress enough how relatable this video is to me... Like I am 18 and exactly like u every of my vitamin hormone was in check , I went to doctors and they said "Stop overthinking , focus on your career , u r young" I always felt so unsatisfied after every appointment 🥲
This is honestly so insane because I went through the SAME EXACT thing. I started losing more and more hair when I was about 20 and everyone kept telling me „no it’s in your head, it’s normal shedding blabla“. I went to see a MILLION doctors and everything was fine, blood tests, etc. I wasn’t being taken seriously at all. I think people think telling you „no you’re not losing hair, it’s fine“ will help but it literally makes you feel insane. Anyways, fast forward, I saw a female dermatologist and she actually took her time and looked at my scalp and also diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. I tried a ton of anti-fungal shampoos/ ointmens/ serums but girl: the BEST one, by far the absolute best that completely fixed that issue for me (and my hair has fully grown back after 2 years now) is the Kerastase specifique dermo calm shampoo, the dark blue one. It literally saved my scalp. Thanks for sharing your story and I hope it will get better for you !!!
Can I ask what your symptoms were if any besides hair loss? I’ve had an irritated scalp this winter & have done so much research & idk what it is but sebb derm was mentioned a lot when I was reading ab it
@@melxnielong hey :) Yea I also had a very irritated scalp, it hurt to move my hair around if that makes sense and it felt dry and greasy at the same time. I also had a bit of dandruff, not that much though. Hope this helps xx
I'm sorry for what you went through. I had the same experience. It is horrible when doctors don't listen to you. My hair and skin changed, I had to cut all hair off. My skin developed lesions. Doing a ton of research. I finally found a black hair dermatologists. She diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. Also follicles. Medication cost so much. Months later everything was worse. Faster forward a few biopsies. I was diagnosed with plaque psoriasis, an autoimmune issues. And for the 1st time in my life an anemic. All my hormones levels were off the chart. Still suffering, but with better understanding. ALWAYS ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF. I WISH YOU WELL.
I was balding after 10+ years of vegan/ veg too. Sometimes it’s just hard to see the truth, esp when your dr tell you your blood work is fine. Or the fact that your whole identity is wrapped into being a vegan.
What medical school did you go to ? And do you really thing a vegan diet causes seborrheic dermatitis?
I went to 10 doctors for an issue I was having. I on my last shot just went to a dermatologist to talk about recently developed acne. This doctor changed my life.
I'm sorry you're going through this! I went through a similar situation for years. My hair is stable now and much of it is growing back. Trichologists are not real doctors (IE Robert James if he is the person you're referring to in this vid) so don't waste your money seeing them. Not medical advice but consider finding a solid GP or dermatologist who can run bloodwork - CBC, thyroid panel, hormone panel, vitamin/mineral panel to screen for abnormalities or deficiencies. Hair loss is complicated and it's often hard to identify a root cause but sometimes there is one or more than one. If you have taken hormonal birth control in the past or present, that could also be a factor. I believe that was one of the underlying cause for me. Hope you get some clarity soon as I know hairloss can be very distressing. Most importantly, there is hope that your hair will not fall our forever and that it could regrow with or without the help of medical treatment(s). Big hug.
Sending you so so much love and hugs I’m so sorry for everything that you’ve been through and are going through 💕💕💕🩷🩷🩷
I had been losing hair for years, and was vegan as well. I went to so many doctors and even saw a nutritionist to see why i was losing so much hair, never got an answer. so this give me a lot of hope ♡
You won't lose hair because you're vegan unless if you are eating junk food and you don't take B12 and don't care about iron.
You can lose hair on any diet.
Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing this! We love you always!❤️❤️❤️
hmm altough I really feel your pain and find you to be incredibly brave for sharing your story it kind of makes my personal fear even stronger.. I always had super fine flat hair and Im in constant fear that I look like i'm sick and balding. my friends and family always say that it doesnt look like that at all but after seeing this video I feel confirmed that my perception is actually the right one because all the pictures of your hair "showing your bald spots" actually are the normal state of my hair.. it even looks fuller than mine. and the video you showed where the wind is blowing in your hair and shows missing junks of hair? this is my normal hair.. and kind of explains why I am always so insecure when taking pictures and videos.. the only difference is that I dont experience extensive hair loss which is good since I guess i dont have any health issues. nonetheless Im really happy that you finally found a good doctor and started to see some improvement ( : doctors can be so ignorant and useless
wish you the best!
Another thing, when you are using things like minoxidil, you usually need to give it at least a year and use it consistently. You can go through several sheds. After every shed, the hair should come back thicker. If after a year, you are still shedding but no regrowth, then there is something else going on.
Make sure you go to an endocrinologist and not eat/drink certain things before blood work. An endocrinologist will give you the correct tests you need. PCPs only give very basic tests that don’t look at everything.
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Ashley I'm so so sorry you had to deal with people who thought they knew your own hair better than you do. I can't even imagine how frustrating that must have been in addition to not knowing what's going on. I also have seborrheic dermatits which causes scabs on my scalp and dry flaky skin on my face. I'm also vegan and I've had this skin condition way before I went vegan so I know my diet has nothing to do with it. One thing that has helped my hair become more full is using a shampoo brush. It breaks up the dry skin buildup and increases circulation. After a few months of using it, I've really noticed a difference. Also stay away from products that contain alcohol as that can further dry out your scalp. I've dealt with hair loss a few times in the past but it has never been permanent so I'm sure you'll be able to find solutions now that you know what the issue is!
In the middle of trying to figure out why my hair started falling out...again. I got so frustrated that I cut most of it off a few days ago. No regrets. It's scary, frustrating and a huge blow to your confidence. I totally understand!
Thank you so much for posting this. I have been going through the EXACT same thing, like I could have made the exact video with the same experiences. It is so so hard and emotionally draining to keep dealing with and searching for answers every day. I hope you update us along the way ❤
i'm so sorry that the doctor's wouldn't listen to you. im thankful you finally found someone who is helping. prayers for hair regrowth