Lets talk Hair


About 5 months ago I noticed that my hair was shredding more than normal. I really didn't think anything of it until I visited my sister in late July. On my first night there I literally clogged the bathtub drain and her husband had to pull handfuls of my hair out of it. There was so much hair that I just wanted to cry and I remember thinking I can't be losing my hair it's already so thin naturally, “Oh my God, I'm going bald.” It was at this point when my sister grabbed me by the head to do a full inspection, she came to the conclusion that my hair was thinning and there were no bald spots (yet). I started researching things that would stop or at least slow the rapid hair loss and found two possible things to help (1) Biotin 10000 mcg once daily and (2) Rogaine. I decided I should first try biotin and started taking it about 2 months ago. At first, I didn't think it was working but after a few weeks I noticed less hair coming out and my hair also looks great. I still don't really know what caused the hair loss for sure; was it MS, my recent flare, or Tecfidera. Some feel that hair loss is a side effect of Tecfidera but I started the medication after I noticed the extra shredding and if it was the cause then it was a small price to pay for a greater outcome.

Some other interesting information about biotin is that it is said to in high dosages help Progressive MS.
Disclaimer: 
I am not a Medical Professional, I can only tell you about my own experiences and choices. Although we can relate, my experience with Multiple Sclerosis will be different from yours. Talk to your Physician before making any decisions (that is what they are there for right).