Thank you for the advice. Maybe my blood tests will reveal whether I'm getting all the minerals I need. And you are certainly right about the "perverted appetite." I used to eat alllllll day. When I was losing weight on Weight Watchers I used to divide my food into 6 small meals a day because I always wanted to eat! But I don't feel that way now- although the stress of this hair problem and my money issues does make me want to eat more out of the desire to distract myself. I have to watch out so I don't fall back into a bad habit due to stress.