OneShinyface
Well-Known Member
Hello!
I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and wanted to pop in and introduce myself. I've got relaxed 4a hair that averages shoulder length on the sides and mid-back in the back. It's normally very, very thick and I'd receive many compliments on the health, shine and thickness. In August '02, after agonizing for several years, I decided to take Accutane to clear my persistent acne that I've battled since I was 12. I knew that in rare cases, hair loss could occur, but decided I'd take my chances. Armed with daily B-complex, Vitamin E and Biotin cocktails, and Jojoba hot oil treatments and my beloved Paul Mitchell Supercharged Moisture, I hoped I would escape the hair loss nightmare during my 6-month treatment. I've kept my hair well conditioned and moisturized in a ponytail since then. Things went smoothly until January when I my hair started coming out by the handfuls during washing. /images/graemlins/mad.gif I tried to stick out my treatment until the end, with only one month to go, but after two episodes and literally having to vacuum my bathroom floor after every grooming session, I stopped taking the Accutane. Now instead of being obsessed over my skin, I'm obsessed about my hair and eager to bring it back to its normal thickness. I still have the length and I'm grateful that I started out with thick hair because I shudder to think of what my hair would look like if it were thinner.
I've learned so much from this web site and after noticing the friendly, supportive atmosphere, I decided to join. I thank everyone for their posts thus far. I've spent hours and hours reading and taking notes on what I've learned. I've spent a lot of money the past few weeks on products I've learned about here. And I've increased the dosages of the vitamins I'm taking. I can't take anything containing Vitamin A until the Accutane is out of my system, I've got new leads on good multi-vitamins thanks to the posts here.
So thanks again and keep sharing this valuable information. And I'll share my experiences too. I'm determined that I can have it all: great skin and great hair too!
Shinyface
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I've been lurking for a couple of weeks and wanted to pop in and introduce myself. I've got relaxed 4a hair that averages shoulder length on the sides and mid-back in the back. It's normally very, very thick and I'd receive many compliments on the health, shine and thickness. In August '02, after agonizing for several years, I decided to take Accutane to clear my persistent acne that I've battled since I was 12. I knew that in rare cases, hair loss could occur, but decided I'd take my chances. Armed with daily B-complex, Vitamin E and Biotin cocktails, and Jojoba hot oil treatments and my beloved Paul Mitchell Supercharged Moisture, I hoped I would escape the hair loss nightmare during my 6-month treatment. I've kept my hair well conditioned and moisturized in a ponytail since then. Things went smoothly until January when I my hair started coming out by the handfuls during washing. /images/graemlins/mad.gif I tried to stick out my treatment until the end, with only one month to go, but after two episodes and literally having to vacuum my bathroom floor after every grooming session, I stopped taking the Accutane. Now instead of being obsessed over my skin, I'm obsessed about my hair and eager to bring it back to its normal thickness. I still have the length and I'm grateful that I started out with thick hair because I shudder to think of what my hair would look like if it were thinner.
I've learned so much from this web site and after noticing the friendly, supportive atmosphere, I decided to join. I thank everyone for their posts thus far. I've spent hours and hours reading and taking notes on what I've learned. I've spent a lot of money the past few weeks on products I've learned about here. And I've increased the dosages of the vitamins I'm taking. I can't take anything containing Vitamin A until the Accutane is out of my system, I've got new leads on good multi-vitamins thanks to the posts here.
So thanks again and keep sharing this valuable information. And I'll share my experiences too. I'm determined that I can have it all: great skin and great hair too!
Shinyface
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