Many patients I speak with are concerned about hair loss after bariatric (weight loss) surgery. Some start taking extra vitamin supplements, such as biotin, in an effort to stave off hair loss.
It is very understandable why people are concerned — our hair, for many of us, is a very important part of our self-image and self-esteem. The thought of losing it is very scary.
There are both nutritional and non-nutritional reasons for hair loss. To better understand this issue, let’s take a look at how our hair grows, why hair loss may occur after weight loss surgery and what can we do about it. Read more…