Any tips for thinning front hair?

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Ask your GP for a thyroid blood test. Thinning hair can be a symptom of thyroid disease. Grief and shock can also cause hair loss as well as the menopause. It's upsetting. What I don't like is the thin and whispy bits. A volumising mousse or spray can help give the illusion of more hair.

A year ago I noticed my hair was thinning and falling out much more than usual. I was very worried as my sister has very thin hair and has resorted to wearing a hair topper (which looks good). I spoke to my hairdresser who said that there can be times when all the follicles align for losing hair at the same time and that that could be one cause. I started to use Waterman's Grow me shampoo and conditioner and took marine collagen. This combination has halted the loss and the regrowth is looking good again. My hair is not quite as thick as it was but is better. I was 70 this year and decided to stop dying my hair so I'm hoping that will also help. It is one of the biggest knock to self confidence that we can face and on top of losing self confidence as we get older it can severely limit our going out and about. 'gentleshores' I do hope some of the wonderful advice on here will help you.

I'm not sure if you can use coconut oil with your other conditions or your other tablets,
But worth a try .

gentleshores Having been through a stressful time 18 months ago my hair fell out in handfuls. My hairdresser recommended Niotin System 2. After 3 months there was definitely a huge improvement and I have continued using it. My hair had thickened up very well and I was pleased. Unfortunately I contracted Pneumonia in April and was very ill. The medication and the illness have resulted in another bout of hair loss and I am just hoping that the Nioxin helps again. It is fairly expensive but lasts for longer than I expected. You can get it at Boots or Amazon. www.boots.com/nioxin-scalp-and-hair-thickening-system-2-for-natural-hair-with-progressed-thinning-trial-kit-10350708?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20764718777&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwSZXuMEQDMOdgwokvFC-Y6tN&gclid=CjwKCAjw2vTFBhAuEiwAFaScwjtQUt8JMrHytjTKZqOi_KNp5DnSEXRP2Hj5zTujBF44bIjDXogqxxoCzdwQAvD_BwE

Does anyone wear a bandanna or hair band to keep what hair they have in place? If so, how are you getting on with it? Grateful for advice

I must agree about collagen, I have been taking Nutrition Geeks Collagen Glow Up, which is a bovine collagen for just 1 month and there is a difference to my hair. I have silver white hair and my scalp was getting much more visible, especially visible when style has a parting. The difference is noticeable already and the amount coming out is less. I take 2 teaspoons of powder in coffee once daily, it's tasteless, so I am happy with that. I do take Statins and have had low vit D levels in past, my nails are growing and stronger too. I tried biotin shampoo and the German one - silver hair version but neither worked. I have also got a much better haircut now which makes a difference as before I was struggling to style it. So many things to try or reasons for the thinning, hopefully you will find what works for you.

I always had very thick hair, but it started thinning when I was about 50. My thinning hair still looked subtantial, so my doctor rubbished my concerns. I persisted, however, by saying it was much thicker before, but had changed dramatically - so it must be a symptom of some health issue. It turned out that I had a low-functioning thyroid gland, and have been on thyroid medication ever since. While my hair isn't as thick as when I was 20, it became thicker again and is still unusually thick for an elderly woman. The thyroid medication halted the decline!

Is your hair breaking off because it’s dry or fragile? There are numerous conditioners which can help. It might be worth getting your thyroid function checked also.

gentleshores
I had the same problem. Lots of thick hair when younger but started to thin after menopause and a heart attack. I have used UK Scalp Serum for about six months now and my hair is much thicker again. Even my hairdresser says she can see new growth so I am not kidding myself! It does take commitment and isn’t particularly cheap but it does seem to work. I put it on every day and then use an electric scalp massager for four minutes to make sure it soaks in. Tip my head upside and brush for fifty strokes to stimulate the blood supply.
I listened to a podcast called Sliced Bread that suggested this works scientifically so thought I would give it a try!
I am now only using the serum a couple of times a week. It isn’t cheap but it does last quite a long time. Hope this helps.

You are completely right Dollshouse. It it's one of the biggest knocks we can take. I have never had much confidence. Now I have none.

Visting hairdresser every 5 days! Lucky you....6 times a month must cost a fortune....

I’m shedding hair thru family illness stress.. have always had full volume on head but in March, I developed a very itchy scalp at base of neck.. thought I had nits or some allergic reaction as it was soo itchy.. saw my hair stylist and she she said I had a raised red scalp on nape of neck ..
Went to GP few wks later, she prescribed a cortisone cream for 7 days followed by ?Dactarin .. it’s very difficult applying these creams but initially felt the scalp itch improved until few wks ago when I noticed shedding of hair when brushing .. was quite alarmed at this and mentioned again to hair stylist, she took pics and am going back to GP later this mth to ask what this dry scalp itch is… I’ve not had any new meds .. the only thing I’ve got new is my titanium rod in thigh and ceramic hip joint.. am wondering if this could be a metal allergy?

I feel for you! I also had very thick hair then about 3 years ago, it startef falling out in clumps and receding at the front. I had a heart problem at the time and found it very upsetting. These are the things that are helping me, as I seem to have new hair growing and the hairloss has become normal: using Biopixlin serum, taking Nutrafol supplements, and using Eucerin Dermocapillaire shampoo. It’s very costly and nothing happens quickly but for me it’s been worthwhile. Good luck !

I forgot to mention that the doctor also found I was low on zinc, which is not usually tested. So I take zinc a couple of times a week.

Another sufferer here. I dread going to the hairdressers as its so embarrassing looking at it in the mirror.

Please ensure thyroid is checked. Although GP says TSH is ok up to quite a number it really isn't - as on Thyroid UK and endocrinologist who advocate it should be 2 or under
- how can there be such a contrast!!?
Just to say that hair thinning/loss is feature of hypothyroidism ( thyroid running low).
Apologies if this has been written above as not had time to read through
Selenium is a good thing for hypo. Also good levels of D. Folate, Ferratin and B12
May be worth looking into as it must be upsetting

... it's worth looking at Thyroid UK on line as others will experience same. Are you well or tired, low energy, low mood, many symptoms if running low hypo

I lost a lot of hair after an operation last year.
A course of biotin was recommended, also shampoo and conditioner with rosemary. The hair has come back, but quite unruly!

Might this be "Lichen planus."? My advice is to see your GP, ASAP. Lichen planus is a non-reversible condition but it can be halted with regular applications of an appropriately prescribed medication.

P.S. you may need to ask your GP for a referral to a dermatologist.

Polly7

Please ensure thyroid is checked. Although GP says TSH is ok up to quite a number it really isn't - as on Thyroid UK and endocrinologist who advocate it should be 2 or under
- how can there be such a contrast!!?
Just to say that hair thinning/loss is feature of hypothyroidism ( thyroid running low).
Apologies if this has been written above as not had time to read through
Selenium is a good thing for hypo. Also good levels of D. Folate, Ferratin and B12
May be worth looking into as it must be upsetting

Polly7, my TSH is .25, in a range of .02 - 4. Is that too low?

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I have been taking a calcium and magnesium combined supplement every day for about 2 years. I have been amazed at the result on my hair (although this wasn't the original reason I took the supplement) as it is stronger, springy and curlier than I have ever known it. I never had thinning hair in the first place but it seems to be a side effect of these tablets, plus my nails are stronger and grow longer than before.

My SiL was told to stop using a liquid that was supposed to help hair growth, as if by misfortune some was left on his hands and he touched his DC it would encourage hair growth on the baby. (werewolf children)

However, he did go for hair transplants in Manchester at the beginning of this year and it seems quite successful. Has any Gran done a hair transplant or is it only for men?