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Posted 7/2/2010 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
I have noticed over the last four years that I am losing quite a bit of hair when I wash it, comb it, or brush it.  Is this a sign of myESLD or the prescription cocktail I take which includes prednisone, propranolol, zinc sulfate, furosemide, nexium, xifaxan, calcitonin-salmon, nitrofurantoin macro, spironolactone?  Anyone have the same problem?  Luckily, I have a lot of hair so it is not noticeable.  (no balding spots), but geez I am only 48.

Also, I used to dye my hair but now I am not sure I should with my liver diisease.  The grays are on the increase and have a different texture from my brown hair.  My hair colorist could not tell me if there was anything in the coloring that might be bad for some one with my medical history.

Susie

 

Posted 7/3/2010 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Susie, everyone's hair starts thinning as they get older. Yes, even women. If you are losing hair in patches or a lot of hair, I would attribute it to all the meds you are taking, or one of them in particular (zinc is most likely.) And yes, you can color your hair. wink
Posted 7/3/2010 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Susie

I am new to the forum but was dx with AIH in December of last year. I have quite major hair loss too and was told it was due to the combination of pred and azathioprine. Sadly there isnt much we can do about it except have a good hair style to try to hide the bald spots (which I have got)  and use good quality shampoos and conditioners. I do still color the bits I have left too. Its bad enough not having much hair but to be grey as well would be too much haha. tongue

 

Posted 7/4/2010 5:17 PM (GMT 0)
I say dont color it unless it is temp color....... the chemicals are absorbed. Wear some nice kercheifs and scarves there is many things to look and feel pretty with hair loss. .....
Posted 7/5/2010 5:23 AM (GMT 0)
Actually, hair is dead except for the root. The hair color warnings advise not to rub it into the scalp. Time it is left on is 10 to 25 min., depending on the brand. Very, very little, if any, is going to be absorbed into the body. Temporary color just doesn't have the bleach/developer in it.

Hugs,
Connie
Posted 7/6/2010 8:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi
I used to be a hairdresser.
Colouring your hair won't cause any problems as long as you don't rub it into your scalp as "hep93" said. The meds anyone takes can occasionally effect the colour out come slightly i.e. it may be a little darker or lighter than it would have been before the meds. If you were to perm your hair, quite often the curl doesn't take as well in some patches.
My hair is to my waist but only half as thick as it was 18 months ago, also I have some short patches due to regrowth following alopecia last year - I still use permanent hair colour and I'm taking quite a reasonable concoction of meds. Hope this helps.
Posted 7/6/2010 3:27 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your input, Tibby!
Posted 7/23/2010 10:14 PM (GMT 0)
My mum has esld and her hair is very thin now above her ears.

One wee thing to think about it, If colouring your hair makes you feel so much better, then do it. It will lift your spirits and make you feel a bit better and that is half the battle when you have other health worries. especially when you have checked that it is not particularly bad for you. semi permanents really condition you hair, making it feel softer and more managable. sometimes with some people if you help yourself feel better on the outside then it can help you battle what goes on inside.

I work as a beauty therapist, it is my job to make people feel good about themselves........
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