Diet and Alopecia - Alopecia World2024-03-29T05:19:05Zhttps://alopeciaworld.com/forum/topics/diet-and-alopecia?feed=yes&xn_auth=noThank you for the information.tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-05-30:2022678:Comment:9309602012-05-30T02:14:33.291ZKaren Smithhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/KarenSmith
<p>Thank you for the information.</p>
<p>Thank you for the information.</p> I've been boosting up on my i…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-05-29:2022678:Comment:9309482012-05-29T21:44:29.135ZBrandy Snaphttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/BrandySnap
<p>I've been boosting up on my iron for the last few months and it seems to be working. I've been getting regrowth of eyelashes (and hidden areas). My scalp still has baby fine hair on it. Can't wait until it gets heavier.</p>
<p>I've been boosting up on my iron for the last few months and it seems to be working. I've been getting regrowth of eyelashes (and hidden areas). My scalp still has baby fine hair on it. Can't wait until it gets heavier.</p> It was Alletess Medical Labor…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-05-20:2022678:Comment:9282982012-05-20T18:43:22.183ZYpsimamahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Ypsimama
<p>It was Alletess Medical Laboratory, Inc.<br></br> 216 Pleasant St.<br></br> Rockland, MA 02370 <br></br>
1.800.225.5404 x716<br></br>
<a href="http://www.foodallergy.com" target="_blank">www.foodallergy.com</a></p>
<p>My test was done through a local Dr's office that is really progressive. Perhaps you could call them and see if there is anyone near you. My insurance covered most of it, but I did do the pay assure program and paid $140 or so - this means that if your insurance company won't pay for all of…</p>
<p>It was Alletess Medical Laboratory, Inc.<br/> 216 Pleasant St.<br/>
Rockland, MA 02370 <br/>
1.800.225.5404 x716<br/>
<a href="http://www.foodallergy.com" target="_blank">www.foodallergy.com</a></p>
<p>My test was done through a local Dr's office that is really progressive. Perhaps you could call them and see if there is anyone near you. My insurance covered most of it, but I did do the pay assure program and paid $140 or so - this means that if your insurance company won't pay for all of it, you won't be held responsible for the remainder.</p>
<p>They take a bunch of vials of blood and then it takes about a month to get the results. They give you a booklet with all of the foods you're sensitive to, other foods you may find them in, and a four day rotation diet plan of foods you can eat. Fantastic!</p> hi, what type of Dr. did you…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-05-20:2022678:Comment:9282962012-05-20T18:35:24.271ZKaren Smithhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/KarenSmith
hi, what type of Dr. did you go to for testing?
hi, what type of Dr. did you go to for testing? Hi Karen, Dietary changes and…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-05-20:2022678:Comment:9282412012-05-20T17:35:23.207ZYpsimamahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Ypsimama
<p>Hi Karen,<br></br> Dietary changes and various supplements have worked for me. I have had alopecia areata for almost 10 years, in varying degrees of severity over the years. When I first noticed my spots I tried steroids etc. to no avail and looked into dietary changes regarding inflammatory and/or foods that affect our hormones. Elimination diets have worked for me and I have fully regrown hair.</p>
<p>Fortunately, I was able to get a food sensitivity blood test that identified a number of the…</p>
<p>Hi Karen,<br/> Dietary changes and various supplements have worked for me. I have had alopecia areata for almost 10 years, in varying degrees of severity over the years. When I first noticed my spots I tried steroids etc. to no avail and looked into dietary changes regarding inflammatory and/or foods that affect our hormones. Elimination diets have worked for me and I have fully regrown hair.</p>
<p>Fortunately, I was able to get a food sensitivity blood test that identified a number of the culprits I would never have thought to eliminate: lemon, wheat, gluten, baker's yeast, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, soy etc. Once I started eliminating all of those particular foods my hair began to return to how it was pre-alopecia. I also was found to be deficient in both D3 and biotin, the first symptom of a biotin deficiency is alopecia. I take liquid d3, sublingual biotin, vit c, and sublingual b complex on a regular basis.</p>
<p>Hope this helps!</p> don't know if this will help,…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-02-27:2022678:Comment:8971892012-02-27T13:31:18.341ZGeorgia Gardnerhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/GeorgiaGardner
<p>don't know if this will help, but my theory on alopecia cures is this>><br></br> Alopecia Areata is an auto immune disease. Everybodies immune system is different, the result of many different environmental factors. I very much disagree with the idea that diet can cause alopecia, but changing environmental factors may assist the immune system in returning to "normal". For some people, changing envrinmental factors like diet or going on vitamin suppliments or cortisone can help that…</p>
<p>don't know if this will help, but my theory on alopecia cures is this>><br/> Alopecia Areata is an auto immune disease. Everybodies immune system is different, the result of many different environmental factors. I very much disagree with the idea that diet can cause alopecia, but changing environmental factors may assist the immune system in returning to "normal". For some people, changing envrinmental factors like diet or going on vitamin suppliments or cortisone can help that individual's immune system. But I don't think any particular environmental change will help everybody, because i believe alopecia effects every body differently.</p>
<p>Also I don't have the will power to cut out the foods you guys have :) kudos. :P</p> I have had AU for many years…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-02-25:2022678:Comment:8938612012-02-25T06:11:12.488ZPlumeriahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Plumeria
<p>I have had AU for many years - when I was a teen, I was on a strict diet - no red meats, no dairy, no wheat, no caffeine and a very strong vitamin regime. It grew back - amazing, hadn't changed the diet and it all fell out, within 3 days like the first time. I am now clinically diagnosed as IBS with non-celiac (gluten issues) and Lactose and Fructose Intollerance. Living this lifestyle has not changed the alopecia at all. There is a correlation between Alopecia and IBS as they are both…</p>
<p>I have had AU for many years - when I was a teen, I was on a strict diet - no red meats, no dairy, no wheat, no caffeine and a very strong vitamin regime. It grew back - amazing, hadn't changed the diet and it all fell out, within 3 days like the first time. I am now clinically diagnosed as IBS with non-celiac (gluten issues) and Lactose and Fructose Intollerance. Living this lifestyle has not changed the alopecia at all. There is a correlation between Alopecia and IBS as they are both autoimmune deficiency diseases. I wish I could say YES it works, but I think it varies from person to person. I have read studies where a child was allergic to dairy and his hair was falling out, as soon as he cut out all dairy it grew back......<br/> I wish you all the luck in the world finding a solution - I have been living 32 years with various forms of Alopecia.</p> I am on a gluten free diet fo…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-02-23:2022678:Comment:8931602012-02-23T16:42:39.851Zwendizzlehttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/wendizzle
<p>I am on a gluten free diet for years now but now difference in hair growth. I had someone tell me that bringing more minerals into my diet might help. She told me to make lots of soup from mineral-rich bones. I haven't done that very much.</p>
<p>I am on a gluten free diet for years now but now difference in hair growth. I had someone tell me that bringing more minerals into my diet might help. She told me to make lots of soup from mineral-rich bones. I haven't done that very much.</p> I noticed my first spot in au…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-02-23:2022678:Comment:8931562012-02-23T12:52:29.504ZTom S.https://alopeciaworld.com/profile/TomSalvesen
<p>I noticed my first spot in aug. 2009. I first shaved my head in aug 2011 because the patches were so big. Now I barely have to shave my head anymore and the rest of my is losing its hair. It's so hard to tell the cause/reason for AA/AT/AU; your changes in diet might have influenced it but it also could have been pure coincidence.</p>
<p>I noticed my first spot in aug. 2009. I first shaved my head in aug 2011 because the patches were so big. Now I barely have to shave my head anymore and the rest of my is losing its hair. It's so hard to tell the cause/reason for AA/AT/AU; your changes in diet might have influenced it but it also could have been pure coincidence.</p> Everything crossed for that d…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2012-02-23:2022678:Comment:8929262012-02-23T11:47:19.678ZChris Lhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/ChrisLee
<p>Everything crossed for that day to come!! Best wishes!!</p>
<p>Everything crossed for that day to come!! Best wishes!!</p>