A woman who experienced severe hair thinning has revealed how she managed to restore her hair.
Reddit user Skye_b666 shared her journey, explaining that traumatic events in 2018 and 2022 led to significant hair shedding. Initially, her doctor suggested iron deficiency due to her poor diet. However, blood tests for iron, vitamin D, and thyroid levels showed normal results, confirming that her hair loss was due to trauma.
To address the issue, she incorporated specific supplements and a scalp care routine into her lifestyle. She began taking organic beef organ and liver supplements for additional iron and energy, along with daily doses of vitamin D ranging from 1000 to 3000 IU. Emphasizing the importance of protein and a healthy diet, she also focused on her scalp health.
Skye_b666 described her scalp as oily and prone to buildup, itching, and flakiness if not properly washed. To combat these issues, she used a salicylic acid shampoo designed for oily scalps, ensuring she double shampooed and conditioned only the mid-lengths to ends of her hair. Additionally, she performed rosemary oil massages, a practice she had done for years before it became popular. She applied a few drops directly to her scalp, massaged it in, left it for several hours or overnight, and then washed it out.
After each wash, she applied a scalp tonic to prevent dandruff, massaging it into her damp scalp before styling as usual. She noted that while these methods worked for her, everyone’s scalp and hair type are different.
She also used bovine collagen powder and probiotics intermittently, highlighting the link between gut bacteria and overall system health, including the scalp microbiome.
Skye_b666’s story underscores the importance of a healthy scalp for healthy hair growth.
