Its best to just stop vaping for a bit and see how things go. Regarding the hair loss THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DOUBT that smoking contributes a great deal. So I stopped smoking altogether. Im 39 yo and I stopped smoking this year. dont be fools! Typically, FPHL occurs around the age of 40-60 years old (sometimes earlier). Since then, they have become extremely popular. But there was one time I looked in the mirror and to my amazement, all the thinning was gone and parting my hair down the middle showed zero signs of balding. so that could be a reason why i finally succeeded. Nicotine usually causes excessive secretion of oil when consumed as chewing gum leading to hair damage. Although he didn't say "back", he could have. YES, your hair will get thicker if you stop vaping. In the case of a regular hair fall, your hair may end up falling out in a few days. It helps stimulate the growth of long and healthy hair if used regularly. But I think doctors will not tell you what will happen to your body once you quit. i used to have beautiful thick hair and now its basically nothing left. I was born with a rather unfortunate hairline for a girl. I have experienced tingles in my scalp as well as my scalp being really sore. After just 48 hours without a puff, you may begin to notice your ability to taste and smell food has improved. i never had a respiratory infection until i started smoking! Ok so ive been a smoker for 12 years im 26 years old. But two very different and great things happened to me around the same time. I didnt even realize the correlation until I started smoking the occasional cigarette (two years ago), and then my hair started to fall out. Now its 4 months without cigarettes and, no, I obviously dont have a full head of hair, if youd see me now youd still say hes bald, but you can see some new hair, very diffuse, but some strong hair. I used to have hair that was complimented almost everyday. i want to kill myself. For young adults, vaping often leads to smoking, and about half of adult vapers also smoke. 1. This could significantly reduce your likelihood of some infections and complications from illnesses like the flu and pneumonia. Hes got the horseshoe. Dont forget that before a hair falls, it dies and that process can take up to 3 months! Justin_Virga@hotmail.com if you have any questions. Now the thinning has gotten to a point where it will become noticable to others and if i dont do something about it now, i feel im doomed. What else can i do now. i can relate to many peoples stories and i dont think that anyone here is crazy. We are compensated for referring traffic and business to Amazon and other companies linked to on this site. I havent smoked in 3 days, on the patch. Craig i can assure you that your hair will improve,Im almost 2 months smoke free now and I already feel better,better health,better hair! Vaping Withdrawal Symptoms Most people should expect to experience some of the following vaping withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, anxiety or irritability, to start within about 24 hours of the last vape. It's up to you to weigh the taste of a mango vape against skin conditions like sagging skin and dark spots. You have to survive the transition, but if you can then youre golden. There is obviously no new growth yet although it looks and feels as though there is, I think it must be to do with less inflammation in the scalp. NickD, this specific blog aims at sharing experiences about whether there is noticable hair re-growth after quitting smoking or not. I see a big link to smoking and hair loss and encourage anyone who wants ALL the health benefits of not smoking to stick with it! Ive decided that i will quit smoking, drinking and become more social. In simpler terms, your hair will grow, stop growing, then fall out. I promise I will update with my results in a few months. At this point tight now, I havr stopped smokinh thanks to the inspiration this site has caused, but the current state of my hair is medoum long, reasonably thovk but thinning on top aand my hair has receded at the top sides of my head quite a lot qoth sparse bits of hair covering those areas. My health over all is so much better and my hair is nothing to compare to before. Vaping is deadly. In fact, vaping among young people surpassed smoking traditional cigarettes in the U.S. in 2014, according to an article published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. apple cider vinegar, 6 tbsp. Were not sure why your hair may suddenly be falling out so quickly. To notice insane hairloss. i wish the best of luck to you all, Im Ash (a dude) and Ive been smoking since I was 15, Im now 26 so roughly 10 years. This condition is called e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, or EVALI. Similar to the feeling of smoking for the first time, its not uncommon to experience lightheadedness and dizziness from vaping. After reading these comments last night, I decided to quit smoking. Was waiting for involuntary "howled at the moon" and "I ate the cat, but I can't remember", next. Yep!! & most importantly get my life back. we have ONE life, and its too short to be miserable! (Heres what you need to do in order to breathe better.). i did buy a rowing machine like i said i would and i use it with rage and fury almost every day!. I went to multiple dermatologists and i did mention vaping but of course they decided the connection cause they make money of tobacco companies and if I buy rogaine, they get a cut of that too. But the good news is that your hair will grow back, provided youve been vaping for at least a year. Reply. many of you might think that Im either a bullshiter, or even crazy, but i am dead serious here. If ya dont do it for your hair, do it for your health! When the hair was cut i noticed, to my great horror, that there was another thinning area on the back/top of my head. its funny cause just the front of my hair is weaker and the rest of my hair is full and thick. This site is intended to educate the public on hair loss topics based on personal experience and opinions from Dr. William Rassman and contributing physician editors. Im a hairstylist, so I do know a lot about hair, just cant figure out why mine is falling out. This site exists to educate about hair loss and hair restoration. Instantly, my hair became thicker and grew back! Today, my skin is patchy and pale, my teeth are starting to chip and stain, I wake up in the morning coughing, i gag when i brush my teeth, id be lucky to run down the street without feeling horrible inside, and today i have noticed that my hair is starting to thin out considerably on the top and sides. It was completely ruined it for me. Most cases were among teens and young adults. I am one of those people who get quite paraniod when using weed although I know people who used weed and dont get paraniod but still have hairloss. Have to admit I thought I was as well. Just wanted to add my 2 cents, as this blog has really helped to convince me to quit smoking. wow, time flies. Im quitting smoking officially tomorrow, when I wake up. i am here to tell you that my hair grew back. Its not all the way better but every area has improved greatly. thanks for all the infos and motivation as well, I smoked since I was 14 and now im 32, doing 1-2 packs a day. I will bookmark this page and come back and do an update in a few months to let yall know how it goes! Anyway my hair went back to an incredibly thin ugly mess but all is not lost because 4 weeks ago yesterday i stopped again and my hair is looking tons better, seems like all inflammation is gone and NO hair is falling with a pull and new hairs are sprouting everywhere. I started smoking when I was 29, in the last 7 months I noticed that my hair is falling dramatically, I would weak up in the morning and see my pillow, the floor, table bathroom my hair is everywhere, now my head is really seen, I used to have dark shiny strong hear, now it looks like disaster week and thinner very dry and color like get.. all to blame is me and cigarettes, I m going to stop and hopping that my hair will grow backand will go back as it was 3 years ago..I also feel kinda dispersed since I started smoking,and less motivation in my life and energy guy, after 4 months I m going to report my progress and my hair situation keep it up guys and and lets stop this drama of cigarettes and let u bet back to lifewe are damn wasting it! Far too often in these situations, by the time you realize the damage is done it can be too late to reverse course without professional intervention. I know quite a few people have noted increased hair growth since vaping which they attribute to no longer smoking. Found this thread and its enlightening. Smoking reduces vitamin b12 and zinc thaty coz hairloss, my doctor said the same (you may google it). This entire thread has been amazing. But will post back in a couple of months with results.best of luck to everyone expericing the nightmare of hairloss. You can bend over or lay on the edge of your bed or whatever works best as long as you put your head below your heart and get more blood to your head. However, some experts say it is still too early to conclude that vaping e-cig is a better option than traditional smoking. can someone please tell me if i stop smoking, will my hair come back. First cigs are way too expensive. Smoking pot or cigs will cause/contribute to hair loss. Smokers often have a nagging cough or make a wheezing sound when they breathe that many refer to as a smokers cough. I want my great hair back! I already see inprovement. My story starts like this..back in the 90s,with me being the average 15 year old trying to get some attention from girls,i began smoking.I have to admit i liked it at start,i even found it amusing at times for me. I was shedding about 200 hairs per day when I started smoking again after a 5 year break. Aloha! I was born and didnt smoke until I was 34! if i stop vaping will my hair grow back. The excessive consumption of nicotine in any form can damage hair follicles, causing hair loss. I know NRT must affect different people differently, as we all have different tolerances to it. PEAAACE. Get a job, have a regular social life and see how your hair will GROW BACK. Ill keep you guys posted, but Im done with the weed. However, nicotine is almost always found inside of them, and toxic cancer-causing chemicals, including an ingredient used in antifreeze, were found by the FDA in two popular brands of e-cigarettes. But back to your comments: I first noticed I was balding at 21 years of age (ten years ago), so I started using Rogaine and Propeicia. My hair has always been fine but I always had a LOT of it. I read through every post. Well here I am 23 years old with thinning temples and crown. !I havent got the male baldness pattern and still I was losing my hair soon after starting to smoke! Dont listen to doctors, they know very little about this and lots of other things including acne short story went into doctors after having been on antibiotics for 13 years for acne, yes you read that right, 13 YEARS! What a fucking new journey I dont Know this new life, without the chemicals. I went to my stylist about a month ago telling her about my concern and she said it was broken but that it was growing back. Nicotine in cigarettes constricts the blood vessels in your skin and around your heart, 2016 research published in the journal Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine. Not to mention the texture is coming full circle, I am making progress towards being a 3B again. There is definitely a correlation between quitting and thicker hair. im not saying that it will happen for everyone but if you are smoking and doing other drugs while experiencing hair loss it could easily be that. You should quit smoking. The difference is really noticeable to me because I style it everyday. LOL At the time I was going through a painful divorce (wife cheated etc) and I went to the beach with friends and started smoking. Am 43 now so I am going to stop for good as smoking weed has so many negatives to it. It's important to be mentally prepared to accept vaping withdrawal symptoms and know they'll pass in a short time. Quitting can lower that risk almost immediately, but the risks continue to fall with each passing calendar month. in my first week of quitting ive found this page and was quite impressed by the stories. Now if you extend that logic to hair loss, then by stopping your smoking, you may stop whatever balding smoking is causing, but it would not reverse. I am an 18 year old male, I have been smoking on and off for roughly two years, within the last year or so I have noticed my hair is not as thick as it once was and I have started to develop a receding hair line. "But if you're looking in the magnifying mirror every day . Since not much is known about the safety of vaping, it's best to say no to e-cigarettes. I wear a hat almost everyday to school and whereever i go which really sucks cause i used to hate wearing hats. Though, looking at it back then, I could see the early sines of hairline recession. i dont drink much and dont do any other drugs i have no other health problems,, my diet could be better tho b/c im about 10-15 lbs overweight. It is important that you don't stop taking statins of your own accord after experiencing hair loss. Research has shown that vaping can cause hair thinning by depriving the hair follicles of the nutrients and oxygen it needs to ensure that the hair is healthy and thicker. It did not happen this time around, I realized later that my spirit and motivation was very low. Without a proper supply of oxygen and nutrients, your hair follicles will not be able to sustain the healthy cycle required for hair growth. But Ive also read quite a few people saying that they have lost alot of hair from vaping too. Well, Ive stayed on the pills this whole time and the last few years my hair has been slowly thinning out again. I do believe, as someone mentioned, regrowth can be attributed to your mental attitude when quitting: ie, if youre depressed and miserable and just wanting to smoke, the stress/pressure from that may inhibit growth or cause continued fall. Its been killing my self esteem and though i fear it may be goo late fot my hair now i am still willing to givr it a try. However, after you quit, your blood circulation will begin to improve, as blood vessels return to their normal diameter. I agree with the people that say smoking can cause hair loss for those who get paranoid/axiety after smoking. I started growing my hair back after not smoking for 3 months. try to eat healthy like fruits veggies, nuts, meat, rye bread, oat meal, fish, milk etc. 5. With this rigorous course of action I expect it shouldnt be too long before i notice results. The worst period was from January of this year till now. Treat your eyebrows like a relationship that needs repair: Give them the space and time they need. if i was still smoking weed, i wouldnt have these experiences.. Id still be miserable, alone, balding playing 360 high! Therefore im deciding to give it a try today. Good luck! Craig, i know the vicious cycle you speak of.. that used to be me! A 2020 study compared the prevalence of early-onset androgenetic alopecia in male smokers and nonsmokers between 20 to 35 years old. It depends. The study concluded that there is "early evidence [e-cigarettes] are harmful to human skin.". I believe the loss didnt start untill i was 24 because of the simple fact that from the age of 17-23 i was in highschool then college, and had to quit smoking for a couple months every spring to pass my drug test for my summer internships (im an engineer). A simple answer is YES. Anyway, I dont smoke a massive amount, maybe 6 a day? However it is working for me and im over the moon. Im very happy for your success. Good for you. Fair enough Im going to stop smoking again anyway, hate the ashtray mouth Ive got again, regardless of hairloss, and hopefully itll benefit that too in the long run. Ive found so much inspiration from this website that i decided to quit(for the sake of my 360waves) so july 3 I smoked my last cigarette and have been smoke free for 77 days. Ill be back in a month. Some substances in vaping have been proven to cause oxidative stress linked to causing hair loss. I was on 10mg since 2011 till 2016. My skin was extremely smooth, I never got pimples, my hair was long, shiny, and girls use to play with it on the bus. I started smoking again and now my hair is thin and ugly all over again! I am 21 years old and have been smoking since i was 16. Required fields are marked *. More research on vaping hair loss is still being done to ascertain if it causes hair loss. WTF!!!!!! In cigarette smokers, that suffocation leads to aging skin. It took me a good few months before I noticed anything[Dont give up guys, and you need to give it time] think it was on Month 3 that I spotted some extra hair on my head, and then got the mirror out and really examined my head. NRT does have a reputation for causing hairloss, and we are consuming the same stuff in patch, gums etc when we vape (nicotine isolated and extracted from tobacco ). my last post was sept 18th 2009 and i havent grew any new hair it still looks exactly the same. Will my hair grow back if I stop vaping? I slowed down greatly on the amount I smoked (went from once a day to mayyybe once a week). When you vape, you inhale liquid (or e-juice) from a cartridge attached to the vaping device. Home / Uncategorized / if i stop vaping will my hair grow back. Start thinking of yourself as someone who doesn't vape. Yes, smoking does cause hair loss. Hi Larry yes Ive noticed the common thread here is weed smoking. This, in turn, may accelerate hair loss in men who are genetically . 5) cut down on caffeine, it is a diuretic, notice how it makes you pee? In as little as 20 minutes, your heart rate returns to normal, your blood pressure drops, and your circulation starts to normalize, says Nikola Djordjevic, MD, project manager of Med Alert Help. This can cause hair to fall out. This morning I noticed a few small hairs popping up below my receding hair line. "Every time you light up a cigarette, you're decreasing the oxygen supply to your face," says Downie. when i quit, it grew in quickly and thicker. One thing I have noticed is my friends who tend to be big beer drinkers usually have full heads of hair regardless of smoking or bald parents. I drenched my hair with coconut oil every night and washed it in the morning. because there is no doubt that smoking makes certain peoples hair thin..and to others, it does nothing! Oil is just as important for our bodies (if not more important) as it is for our cars, just (just make sure theyre good fats like omega 3, 6 and 9s, every oil has a different purpose, but all 3 aid in hair growth). "Smokers are increasing their fine lines and wrinkles, decreasing their elasticity, and if they're using a nicotine-derived vape, they're also getting nicotine deposits on their face that can lead to splotches and blockages," says Downie. The texture of hair is much much better now and obviously getting less and less coarse not to mention the consistency. If youve been vaping for a while, you may be experiencing a temporary loss of hair. WOuldnt know what to do with hair, as havent had it for over ten years!! Before I smoked cigarettes, my skin looked great, teeth were white, i could run miles, and i had a head full of thick dark hair. I started smoking in 2010 to combat severe depression and to just slow time down a little bit. My hair came back then. With the focus on appearance and body image, it's common for many individuals to look for ways to achieve their Metabolic Evolution is owned by a vegetarian who has been practicing it since 2007. I just crushed the cigs I had left and threw them out. I quit smoking for about 6 months and noticed my hair had stopped falling out and was definitely filling in. So even if everyone in the world tries to say theres no correlation, theyre wrong. if i did it, anyone can. Apart from the odd cigarette (one or two per week), I have been smokefree for about three months now feel great about it and there is no doubt that it improved me overall. quitting smoking will benefit you greatly, you can build your strength and stamina, and have a chance to be healthy again, i know hairloss is devastating, but youve got a lot more to lose than your hair. im hoping that now that ive quit smoking hookah after 8 years my hair could come backwhat do you guys think..give me yourr input.. STAY AWAY FROM SMOKING ANYTHING.. Im ready Please wish me luck. Research shows that this kind of hair loss can be super hard to treat, too, so your hair loss could be permanent. Keep you guys posted. 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