Vitamin-D Deficiency and Alopecia Treatment/Story time

[@jewelkindred6077]

Thank you so much for this video. I was experiencing thinning in my temple areas. I discovered my Vitamin D was extremely low. My doctor prescribed me Vitamin D supplement that I take once a week. I have been taking them for a month. I have noticed that I feel better and my hair is slowly growing back in my temple area. Thanks again for this information.

[@gessiangel]

I’m so happy your feeling better! Wishing you well on your continued healing☺️☺️

[@lthompson601]

You actually need to take vitamin D with fatty foods not veggies. Vitamin D is fat-soluble so it won't work as well with water or veggies.

[@Terminal_Apotos]

How would you recommend someone take it? I have the idea of putting my Vitamin D tablet in cereal and eating it but I’m not sure if that’s correct.

[@Queen21116]

​@@Terminal_Apotosyou need to eat fat contains food (atleast 10 gram fat) before having vitamin d supplement. I eat chocolate and peanut butter 😅with my vitamin d supplement

[@bkbri463]

Thanks so much for sharing, sis! This was my EXACT story… burning in the crown area, dermatologist visits… weird shampoo that didn’t work. Who knew vitamin D was so important. My doctor has been telling me that I’m severely vitamin D deficient for years, but I never did anything about it.

[@gessiangel]

I’m sorry for the late response but yes it is so crazy! This definitely needs to be a bigger topic in the AA community and those with darker skin tones

[@bkbri463]

Yes!!

[@user-md3kv1if5k]

Thank you for this video. I am puerto rican with 3c/4a curls and ive been experiencing so many issues and started to notice my hair growing dry and brittle as well as my curl pattern loosening. This has been going on since covid lockdown started and never thought anything of it. I assumed i had low iron but the results were completely fine. I got myself tested for EVERYTHING and came back with 13ng/ml for vitamin D which is incredibly low. Its not just the hair, i had dry skin, fatigue, ETC. Thank you for making this video because not many POC speak on this issue.

[@Amanda-cd5yu]

This is absolutely crazy that we have the same exact story. Same exact timeline, same everything. I'm just now starting with vitamin d treatment and planning on adding the tips you've added! I'm extremely hopeful that this is what has been causing this all along. Thank you sooo much for sharing!!

[@gessiangel]

Oh no! It sucks but it will get better💕 Sending you healing and positivity🥰🥰🥰

[@kennyd1836]

Milk thistle helps your liver which helps kills that fungus that causes alopecia from the inside.

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

I think this is what I have. It’s crazy they put me on very aggressive meds (Finasteride and corticosteroids) before they ever did blood work on this. I’m going to an endocrinologist and advocate for my situation because no one ever will.

[@gessiangel]

Yes definitely! I wanted to find the root cause instead of covering up my symptoms with pills or just having it go away temporarily.

[@leopan7721]

Be careful with the meet and dairy quitting, if you do so, keep checking your vitamin B, mostly B12 because you can also become deficient in that one because of quitting

[@gessiangel]

Definitely!

[@denise_p3961]

​@gessiangel defo still need some sugar and dairy in your body..just in moderation

[@mailmanphilakagogoandcrank365]

👁🧠

[@frantzsia]

THIS GIVE ME SO MUCH HOPE FOR MY DAUGHTER'S HAIR

[@clau6972]

Omg thank you for the information. I hope this works for me...also, your hair is GORGEOUS, like wow

[@gessiangel]

No problem😊 and thank you so much!

[@bignae8845]

Did it work

[@Yuppp2022]

Right I’m known for my hair omg I’ve been going through it

[@ar5055]

How much time it takes to stop Hairfall after recovering from Vit D deficiency?

[@msd3879]

Thank you for the information. I'm so happy that your hair has been restored...it's beautiful 😍

[@gessiangel]

Thank you so much😊

[@Jiovannie]

Recently found out I have a vitamin D deficiency too. I had a lot of the same symptoms too. Hair loss, fatigue, heart palpitations etc. How long before you started to feel better? And how long did it take before your hair was back to its original thickness?

[@gessiangel]

The fatigue and heart palpitations went away first. That took about maybe a month. But my hair took about 3 months for the itching/burning to completely stop and my hair to start growing back to its original thickness. Your hair is going to take the longest for you to actually notice a difference.

[@rahasprima7799]

How is your hair now?

[@jeanjohn6332]

@@gessiangelhey how long did it take please, I started taking supplements about a year ago and i still dont see any major results

[@lthompson601]

​@jeanjohn6332 Hopefully you're feeling better by now but if not take vitamin K2 with it as well. Also, take the vitamins with fatty foods or your heaviest meal of the day. Vitamin D & K are fat soluble meaning they work best with fat. I take mine with milk, scrambled eggs w/real butter and cheese early to get my fats out the way.

[@manojkumarsingh9266]

Hii. You look very similar to my younger sister. Unfortunately she passed away due to cancer.

[@kimberlynvanoy1042]

You and your hair is absolutely beautiful 😍. I know I’m late but I have a vitamin d deficiency too and I was wondering if your hair was extremely dry and if your curl pattern became looser?

[@gessiangel]

Hey Kimberly! And my apologies for the late response. Thank you and yes both of those things I noticed during the onset of my deficiency. No matter what I put on my hair, it felt like straw. As far as curl pattern I would say it became looser primarily due to it being dull and lifeless.

[@rakeshr8154]

Can Severe Vitamin D Defiency cause Anxiety Attack

[@elizakhan4336]

yes

[@lu-ql1ed]

This was very informational I know I have low levels, I am about to see my dermatologist to get on the 50000 a week pills. Question- is the link under the description still valid? The serum I saw was not red.

[@gloriadaniel1808]

I have the same thing and my whole texture changed it straight in the front now I hope it gets better

[@gessiangel]

Mine changed as well! My curls were A LOT looser. It will take time but it will go back to normal

[@nishatripathi8559]

thanku so much for video i am dealing it with right now excessive hairfall and my vit d level are very low as deficient but its been only 4 months i am taking supplements going out in sun definitely i am feeling much better in other symptoms but hairloss hasn’t stopped how long it will take to total normalise the hairfall TIA much love to you as whatever u were saying i was like it was so me totally relate with u

[@gessiangel]

Thank you for watching and I’m happy that I was able to help you in someway! Your hair/skin/nails are not as essential to the body as other functions (internal) so it will be the last thing to be corrected and will take the longest for you to see any difference. Mine personally took around 3 months to see any difference but I’ve also seen people say that it took them 6 months to a year.

[@rocky90034]

Does hair fall stop now?

[@antionettebrantley6752]

Good morning i ran across your video enjoyed it very interesting i had and still do have some of the same hair issues the hair oil you showed in your video is not the hair oil that you recommended its not red does not have the same ingredients did i miss something this oil is from flower moon its clear not red i am confused , your presentation was good i did go out and purchased the scalp scrubber, vitamin B3 , also the coconut water.thank you

[@OmkarIndulkar342]

Thanks for sharing this information 👍❣️

[@gessiangel]

Thank you for watching!

[@GordaBGone]

I find that when people say that meat is causing issues and they mention what type of meat they are eating its usually never meat alone. Its usually fried in seed oils, covered with flour, and sugar, and seasoning that have msg. But they blame all the health issues on meat.

[@Lalicurly]

Thank you for your video. I watched the whole thing…. You’re entertaining 😊 I had the same problem but with irritable liver and I have 2 kids and adrenal fatigue too. All of those add up. I had taken vitamin D before. But did nothing. Now I found another one that worked thank God. Sore scalp, dry hair etc. I was loosing my hair for many years. And the only section I haven’t been able to recover is the crown. What stopped the hair fall for me was MSM and vitamin D combined with selenium. But I just started to do PRP to recover the crown. Let’s see how it goes

[@gessiangel]

Thank you Lali! I’d love to hear how your PRP treatment goes. I have a friend who did experience crown thinning after a long period of vitamin D deficiency and she is getting cortisone injections. PRP sounds like a more natural alternative I’ll have her look into.

[@Lalicurly]

@@gessiangel Gessi I will for sure let you know how it goes. I’m very hopeful. Supposedly I can see results in 6 weeks (for baby hair). I started my first session past Saturday

[@gessiangel]

It’s definitely possible in that timeframe. I’m so excited for you!

[@Lalicurly]

@@gessiangel me too. I really hope it works

[@jakkiicooke-lo1qs]

Please send me the name of that serum you use? Send me the name plz, thanks

[@Aesthetic_leen]

I'm having chest pains and nerve pain since 2 months. I was absolutely fine and when one day started having chest pain... It scares me a lot... I have done my ECG echocardiogram endoscopy and what not... Doctor said my heart was fine.... All the doctors are saying that I have in society and anxiety is causing me e these weird pains all over my body and specially my chest pain.. somewhat I was not ready to believe them... I I'm having extremely dry lips... It's sometimes even bleed when the skin comes off, kind of dry skin. And people tell me that I looked very unwell... I got my vitamin test done.... And my vitamin d level is 12.... Dr never asked me for a bit test but can my chest pain and other pain all around my body and specially my wrist and my feet can be a sign of vitamin d deficiency... Can vitamin d deficiency at a level of 12 be so severe

[@gessiangel]

Yes vitamin d deficiency can be very severe and scary! It can be the main problem or the catalyst for many other problems as well. Try to get your levels balanced and see how you feel afterwards and continue to check with your doctor as well! Sending you love and healing 💕☺️

[@triplea2443]

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[@LaDieZzMan08]

Your tips are extremely helpful, my hair is growing, every week I have new growth 😊

[@gessiangel]

I’m so happy for you! It will only continue to get better☺️🫶🏾

[@healthylifestylefashions4798]

Please everyone pray for me i loss my hair cause of vitamin d deficiency 😞

[@gessiangel]

Trust that In due time your hair will be fully restored ☺️

[@healthylifestylefashions4798]

@@gessiangel 1 month ago 1 test my vitamin d level was 20 last 1 month i started 3hour every day sun exposure now I notice my hair becoming thick💞

[@healthylifestylefashions4798]

@@gessiangel thank you so much medam for your reply 🖤

[@arielchiv96]

Hello, did you experience any baldness in certain areas? I have had excessive hair loss also, which I recently found out is because of vitamin d deficiency and I am experiencing bald spots in my crown area.

[@gessiangel]

Hello! And no only excessive shedding in the crown area for me. But It can affect everyone differently.

[@arielchiv96]

@@gessiangel thank you for answering. I purchased the Replesta that you suggested, and I was wondering if you took supplements while taking the Replesta once a week.

[@gessiangel]

I just took magnesium with the D3. But it’s good to also include vitamins A and K as well. Be careful if your thinking about taking a multivitamin because that could also include vitamin D and you don’t want to overdo it.

[@healthylifestylefashions4798]

Thanks medam last few days I notice my hair are growing back thank you so much medam😘❤️

[@gessiangel]

I love it! I’m so happy to hear this💕

[@abcdef17gsb]

My vitamin d is 9 ......

[@prachiupadhyay4771]

Hii!!! My vit d levels was 16 before 2 months then i adviced to supplement d3 once a week.i have similar problems scalp soreness, hair shedding like crazy, lower backache but i am also experiencing hair loss from other parts also like eyebrows, eyelashes, nose etc did u also experienced same???

[@gessiangel]

Hello! Yes I experienced hair loss on the tail of my eyebrow (primarily) and excessive eyelash shedding. I did not notice anything with the nose.

[@prachiupadhyay4771]

Hey! Thnks for reply. Could u pls tell me how much time it takes to stop hair fall in ur case.love from INDIA❤️

[@gessiangel]

About 3 months😊

[@aswinipriyajillelamudi2485]

​@@prachiupadhyay4771hey hi have you been recovered? Please give reply I have been facing samme issue from 4 months not yet recovered

[@Alfred-iu5zp]

Does this stuff work for white ppls hair

[@gessiangel]

Yes it does!

[@Alfred-iu5zp]

Tysm subscribed

[@nenelauren2052]

Thank you so much for this vid ! I just got my results yesterday and I’m at a 13 , I have balding my edges and back of head, at night I have tender spots , and it feels sore , I didn’t know what was going on ! Thank u so much . Question : did your hair continue to grow back out thin ? Or did all the hair return back thick ? My hair is super thin now I’m hoping it goes back to thick

[@gessiangel]

I noticed when my vitamin D level went back to a normal range it still took time for my body to play catch up and also start to act normal as well. But once my numbers stayed at a healthy range my hair returned back to normal! Your hair will return back in due time☺️

[@rahasprima7799]

@@gessiangel Hello, I want to ask.. at what level of vitamin d to grow hair again?? because I'm only 17 and my hair is already very thin which makes me not confident T_T

[@gessiangel]

Hello! For hair growth it is best to keep hair between the normal range of 20-40 ng/mL. Anything outside of those ranges can be detrimental to hair/hair growth.

[@rahasprima7799]

@@gessiangel Thank you for answering me! I will do the test tomorrow, if I may know, can the vitamin D test be done at the hospital or elsewhere??

[@thecure3982]

These Doctors didn't do a scalp biopsy?

[@gessiangel]

No scalp biopsy. They just did a visual assessment.

[@dritonlapijani4665]

Did you have dizziness or vertigo ?

[@gessiangel]

I had vertigo, very bad fatigue, and headaches just to name a few symptoms

[@tubbahoe]

how are you now

[@gessiangel]

Pretty good! I have a better diet and lifestyle now so I believe that that is maintaining my results☺️

[@tubbahoe]

@@gessiangel so good to hear (:

[@dritonlapijani4665]

@@gessiangel I have a. This problem. My vitamin d 3 is 22.2. Low thanks for. Video

[@sirisnigu3793]

Hey, so glad you have figured out a way! As I have been having the same issue, just wanted to know if you excluded have eggs also along with dairy and meat? :)

[@gessiangel]

Thank you so much! And yes, I excluded eggs as well as dairy and meat.

[@sirisnigu3793]

Thanks :) But could you let me know how were you balancing your protein intake? Like were you including any nuts or something else?

[@gessiangel]

Yes I supplemented my protein with beans (chickpeas, kidney beans primarily) oats (oatmeal/ quinoa/lentils) and peanut butter/tofu here and there. If I felt that I didn’t eat enough on a particular day, I would drink a protein shake. If I felt as though I still didn’t have enough I would also supplement with a vitamin (b12)

[@sirisnigu3793]

@@gessiangel Thank you so much 😀

[@gessiangel]

No worries ☺️☺️

[@ari-jv]

Thyroid problems cause alopecia. I have hypothyroidism and I have alopecia

[@norahvanlang9962]

Can I still eat less sugar of do I have to cut it out completely

[@gessiangel]

I personally stayed away from sugar completely (unless I ate it by accident) until my symptoms improved. Then I moderately ate sugar every once in a while. I think cutting it completely will give you the best results.

[@aishaaasif5186]

How much vitamin d3 did you take? And for how did you take it?

[@gessiangel]

At first they gave me vitamin D2 but it caused me bad stomach cramps. Then I found out that D3 was better for the body and ended up buying this one which is really good: Replesta 50,000 IU Vitamin D3 Cholecalciferol Vitamin D Deficiency Chewable Wafer, Natural Orange Flavor, 8 Pack www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTXCTQK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_Z0YGADH7ZTWJQE1J6VYR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 You take 1 50,000 IU every week until you finish the box, then take vitamin D3 at 5,000 IU everyday or every other day to maintain your results. This is the one I took: Nature Made Extra Strength Vitamin D3 5000 IU (125 mcg), Dietary Supplement for Immune Support, 90 Softgels, 90 Day Supply www.amazon.com/dp/B0037LOLKY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_58HVHYDR7K51FJXK708X?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@aishaaasif5186]

@@gessiangel How long did it take for the hairfall to stop and regain lost hair?

[@gessiangel]

About 3 months but I’ve seen some people say it took them 6 months to 1 year so it varies.

[@aishaaasif5186]

Do you still take vitamin d?

[@gessiangel]

Not in the summer because I’m in the sun a lot but in the winter

[@sayraalisametome2577]

what yours vitamin d leval bifor or after sis.

[@gessiangel]

My level before was 20, I have not gone back to get my levels retested. After my symptoms subsided I didn’t see the need to go back.

[@yung_cro9845]

But I have gressy hair after a day a gets greasy lolll, I can’t use scalp thing a produces more oil In my head and it’s annoying

[@gessiangel]

Same! My scalp gets oily VERY FAST and I cannot go longer than a week without washing my hair. The oily is pretty strong so you only need a couple drops for you to feel it working.

[@yung_cro9845]

@@gessiangel got a question tho , did you thin hair grow back to Normal and your hair does not come off

[@gessiangel]

Yes it grows normal now and I do not experience anymore thinning or breakage

[@yung_cro9845]

@@gessiangel another question lol, did you scalp hurt while touching it ,or moving your hair on opposite site did hurt

[@gessiangel]

Both. If I didn’t touch it or move my hair it would throb, burn or have this pins and needles sensation. If I tried to do my hair it would hurt even worse.

[@yung_cro9845]

Omg u have the same exact thing I have 😭

[@rakeshr8154]

What all the symptoms did u have

[@gessiangel]

-burning itchy scalp (especially in the crown area) - excessive hair shedding - fatigue -got sick more than usual -very low mood - Weight loss - very bad memory These are all the things I can remember

[@shndy0196]

Haii! I did a test and the result is very low.. I want to ask if your hair feels very dry when you have vitamin d deficiency? , because I feel my hair is falling out and feels dry so it causes dandruff huhu

[@gessiangel]

Yeah, and it seemed like no matter how much water, conditioning or oils it just stayed dry😫 it’s one of the many effects! My hair was so brittle and strawlike. To try and combat this though I increased my wash day routine from once a week to once every 3 days. This helped tremendously with moisture until my hair was back to normal.

[@shndy0196]

@@gessiangel Thanks for answering my question!! No wonder my hair feels very dry unlike before😞 , I will follow the tips like you gave , unfortunately Galilahi hair oil is not here. By the way I really like your hair! very good i want to have too😄.

[@rocky90034]

Does hair fall stop now?

[@cherepetitereine6674]

hello, your Video opened my eyes, I went to the emergency for stomach pain and they Said that my diet should be dairy freue, No meat, only fish, a Lot of Vegetable, Grains, No fat, No sugar, No Salt. plus i have the Same Symptoms, very sore scalp, even painful Like a wound, burning Sensation, fatigue, sleepless nights, Alopecia in my crown area for 6 years . YOUR VIDEO EXPLAINS EVERYTHING. I did one blood Test 8 years ago the doctors Said that my vit d Level was zero. they gave me vit D3 20.000iu once a Week for 3 months. until everything IT went back to normal.but I never made the Connection Low vit d causes Alopecia. I have an appointment to get blood Test next month. but did you get stomach ache from vit d Supplements? everytime I start Supplements from the good supply Store I get Bad stomach pain. I dont eat fat,sugar,Salt,meat,dairy. what Supplements did you Take?please

[@gessiangel]

My apologies for the late response! I’m so glad you were able to narrow it down! I did not experience any stomach problems from vitamin D supplements. I would check to see if the supplements contain anything else (coconut oil, fatty acids etc…) as that could be the culprit. As far as vitamins, I cannot take regular multivitamins because they all contain Biotin which makes me break out horribly no matter what I do. The only vitamins I’ve been able to tolerate is Garden of Life Vitamin Code Multi Vitamin for Women which is Whole Foods based.

[@arielchiv96]

What was the magnesium level that you were taking? I bought 400 mg

[@gessiangel]

100 mg by Doctor’s Best

[@salonikumari151]

First of all there isn't something specific disease for Black's. you don't need to put yourself down because you are black. I personally loved your research because I did the same and then get diagnosed. I've assumed that I might have female pattern baldness due to DHT and all. But then I'm diagnosed with vitamin d deficiency 😂. And good news for me. I mean the loss isn't permanent I guess.

[@gessiangel]

I never stated that their was a specific disease for blacks, but I did state that I did not know black people could have the deficiency. Vitamin-D insufficiency is more prevalent among African Americans (blacks). I’m happy to hear it wasn’t female pattern baldness! Wishing you fast healing💓☺️

[@jusphone4565]

Sis you have sleep problems with low D's?

[@gessiangel]

Yes it was really bad. Even after my other symptoms went away my sleep problems didn’t subside. I take Magnesium everyday and I am able to sleep very well. I am also thinking about taking Ashwagandha as well

[@jusphone4565]

@@gessiangel test, folic, Iron, Bs

[@avenuevibes1286]

What type of alopecia you have dear.?

[@gessiangel]

Hello! The dermatologist classified mine as Alopecia Areata that was active mostly in my crown area.

[@avenuevibes1286]

@@gessiangel so vitamin d defieancy do this alopicea.? And after taking vitamin d supplement your hair started growing on that Area.? Please reply...!

[@vishnumayamaya1966]

Im vitamin d3deficient.. mine was 8.... 60000iu vitamin d3taken weekily.. medication. Over.. bt still falling hairs.. didn't stop... 😥... how much mnth takes to stop? Depressed...

[@avenuevibes1286]

@@vishnumayamaya1966 yes its happen to me as alopecia.

[@avenuevibes1286]

@@vishnumayamaya1966 you are losing in spot hair.?

[@akunml3966]

Hi, how many IU of vitamin d are you taking? I just checked and it's at 16.3🥲. I'm confused about taking vitamin d

[@pauie4314]

I’m taking 5,000iu. You can do 2,000 iu to be safe

[@gessiangel]

You have to take 5,000 IU to raise your levels. 2,000 IU is used for maintenance. If you start off taking 2,000 IU it can take you twice as long to raise your levels. Take 5,000 IU but monitor it. Then when you get to 30 IU- 50 IU then you can begin taking the maintenance doses of 2,000 IU.