Hi, has anyone experienced some hair loss since starting keto? Mine has become really thin and I wondered if this was normal? Any advice would be really appreciated.
Hair loss since starting keto
PaulL
(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?)
#3
If you do a forum search on “hair loss,” you will find quite a few threads on the topic.
In general, hair loss can be caused by any major dietary change. Most forum members report that the hair eventually grows back, and in some people it comes back fuller than it was before they went keto.
SomeGuy
(Joey)
#5
I’ve read that it’s basically a protein-related response (fingernails are also often affected too) when you’re not getting enough. Might that be a possibility in your situation?
FWIW, my wife experienced what struck her as accelerated hair loss when first cutting out the carbs, but then everything seems to have returned to normal again.
Best wishes and please keep us posted.
PaulL
(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?)
#6
I know, Darren. My hair is in better shape, but my hairline is receding faster on keto, because of my improved testosterone. 
robintemplin
(Robin)
#7
I experienced hair loss at one point. It went on for about 3-4 months and was AWFUL! I began taking collagen, biotin, keratin, and iron… on top of my other supplements. After a month or so, it’s like a switch was flipped. My hair has grown back and is actually darker and stronger. I credit the collagen with the darker color, as well as decreased wrinkles and dark spots. Now I’m afraid to stop ANY of the supplements since I don’t know which did the trick.
lfod14
#8
Very common, hormonal shift. It self corrects. All the usual things that help hair will help. Vit C, Biotin, Vit D, Collagen etc…