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Has anyone experienced hair loss after an ostomy?

Posted by bettes @bettes, Aug 4, 2025

I realize I am almost 82, but I have always had a thick head of hair until my colostomy. I have shed so much it is shocking. I know it is a relatively small problem, and my hairdresser says it is normal after a trauma. But I guess I need a pep talk from others who have experienced this and gotten through it okay. On the bright side, what I have left of my hair has turned curly!

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pidge32 | @pidge32 | May 9 7:06am
In reply to @piki "@pidge32 Dear pidge32, I wouldn't give up just yet. It may take much longer than you..." + (show)
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@pidge32 Dear pidge32, I wouldn't give up just yet. It may take much longer than you might want, but I think in the end, a year or two, your hair will grow back. But in the meantime, thank goodness for wigs!

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@piki thank you for your encouragement 💕

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catbaloo76 | @catbaloo76 | May 10 7:07am
In reply to @pidge32 "Did the rest of your get very thin as well? Good luck🤞 I’m hoping 🦋" + (show)
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Did the rest of your get very thin as well?
Good luck🤞
I’m hoping 🦋

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@pidge32 my hair fell out a lot I hated to even brush it and this lasted 6 months now after now after a year and 8 months my hair is thick again.

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pidge32 | @pidge32 | May 10 7:38am
In reply to @catbaloo76 "@pidge32 my hair fell out a lot I hated to even brush it and this lasted..." + (show)
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@pidge32 my hair fell out a lot I hated to even brush it and this lasted 6 months now after now after a year and 8 months my hair is thick again.

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@catbaloo76 thanks for your encouragement but I’m down to just wisps of hair at this point.
But I’m hoping 🙏

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