The Rarely Discussed Issue...

Before leaving for Ghana, I read many books, blogs, and websites about life in Ghana, including some from current Peace Corps Volunteers. What no one mentioned is that significant hair loss is a possibility as your body adjusts to the new environment! So I'm putting it out there for others. The above photo is a ball of hair I lost in a single day, from brushing it out in the morning to washing it later that evening. I sent the photo on to the medical staff and was told to increase my protein intake and take a multivitamin (which I already do) then report back in two months. Update (Oct. 10, 2016) - I have increased my protein intake, and while I haven't had hair loss to this extent again, it still falls out at a rate with which I'm not entirely comfortable. We'll see what a couple of more weeks do before I report back to the medical staff.

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