My hair falls out in clumps. I pull a squirrel out of the drain every time I take a bath. The only thing with me is that I have a lot of hair, so the hair loss is not noticeable. I have been taking Biotin because a friend told me it would help to prevent more hair loss. I believe it has had an effect. Perhaps it is just making my hair stronger and in that way it is helping to keep it in there. I know how our identity is so caught up in our hair, so I feel your pain on this one. Biotin isn't expensive, so you could give it a go and see if it helps.

Biotin seems to come in a variety of doses. What dose works for you?

I'm so sorry I didn't see your question until today. Forgive me for making you wait. I use one that says 5,000 mcg or 5 mg. I take one a day. I have noticed a difference in the amount of hair in my brush. I wish you well.

Mine started year 5 of my illness, it's been falling out for 2 years now. I'm surprised I have any left. Thank goodness I also have alot of hair and can hide the really thin spots. I went to a hair loss specialist and he said I have Chronic telogen effluvium (CTE). He recommended I used Rogaine which hasn't been helping. Now, I'm taking Viviscal which he recommended next. It's only been a month but I'm praying this will do the trick. Also, check your iron and zinc if you haven't already. I tried Biotin and it didn't help. Good luck. Keep us posted.

Mine only falls out when my thyroid is out of whack, which generally happens with the change from winter to spring and then from summer to fall. Even my fingernails get all thin and soft.
But it fell out like crazy after I had bariatric surgery, about 1/2 of it to the point I wore hats for a while.
Biotin helps but only if you are low on biotin so I'd suggest a multi B vitamin with biotin in it. When mine was very bad, it was B1 (thiamine) I was low on, not any of the others...oh. and Iron. Other than that the most effective thing I have found is more preventative than curative, and that's using shampoo and conditioner without sulfates (sls) I use loreal evercreme but I'm sure there are others. I've nearly always had a rash on my scalp, and it was sensitive and now it's clear and healthier so we/I may be sensitive to that chemical. Also I put about a tablespoon of melted coconut oil on my scalp for the night about every two weeks (sleep on a towel). Then the next morning I comb it through and wash it all out an hour or so later. It really helps keep it less likely to break from all our time in bed.

I have now been taking the Biotin, 4,000 and the hair is starting to thicken up. Still has a way to go, but now my scalp doesn't shine through my hair when I am in the sun! Thanks for all the advise. This is a good group.