Ways to Treat Temporary Hair Loss

There are times in your life when you may notice hair loss. It may happen after weight loss surgery, for example. Some people are also experiencing hair loss related to COVID-19, even if they have not tested positive for it. Hair loss can be distressing, but there are some things you can do to combat it. The PatchAid Biotin Plus Vitamin Patch for Hair, Skin, and Nails contains biotin as well as other nutrients that are linked to normal metabolism and immune function. 

How and Why Hair Loss Can Happen

Hair loss is also known as telogen effluvium. It happens when the hair growth cycle gets disrupted. The anagen stage is the growth stage. If it slows, while the shedding, or telogen, stage speeds, you may notice hair loss. Hair can thin and you may see more hair coming out.

There are some triggers or risk factors for hair loss.

• Sudden weight loss, such as can happen after bariatric surgery or severe COVID-19 infection. 
• Stress, which is common during this time of uncertainty during the pandemic.
• Poor nutrition, such as a deficiency in biotin and related nutrients.

Some people are genetically at higher risk for hair loss than others.

Tips for Managing Hair Loss

Having Realistic Expectations

Even when you do everything right, it can take months for temporary hair loss to resolve itself. As long as your healthcare provider agrees, you can use the PatchAid Biotin Plus Vitamin Patch for Hair, Skin, and Nails while you use other PatchAid vitamin patches, so there is no need to choose between this patch and other PatchAid patches that you may use.

Hair loss can be stressful, but there are some things you can do to treat it. Getting enough protein, boosting your immune system, and managing stress are a few options. The PatchAid Biotin Plus Vitamin Patch for Hair, Skin, and Nails is an easy way to support hair nutrition, too. It feels better knowing you are doing what you can for your hair!