Any tips for thinning front hair?

Thank you blue14. I didn't mean to make anyone with thinning hair feel bad. It's a horrible thing and I sympathise. It takes away who you are, unless you are the sort of person who can shrug it off, which I'm not.

Kate1949 - my thinning hair is nothing compared to your complete lack of hair!
I am really so sorry you have alopecia and all the associated problems.
It puts my worry well and truly in the shade.

Does it leave a white band on your forehead where the hair has disappeared. If it does that is scarring. Frontal fibrosing alopecia is also known as scarring alopecia.

I would be surprised if you find anything that helps but I hope you do. As harped on about many times, I have alopecia - total hair loss. It has been a nightmare.

I should add that although the hair has thinned all over the head it is more in the front and I now have a very 'high' forehead.

I also have very thinning hair at the front.
I am embarrassed by it and as my hair is quite curly I clip it in as otherwise in a gentle breeze just makes it more noticeable.
It's also sapped my confidence.

I've always had very, very thick hair. I think mine is due to the menopause and as it must have been happening gradually and I wasn't really aware until I was about 60.

I did go to the doctor and with her knowledge stopped taking the statins as this can be a side effect.
I stopped the statins for just under two years and during this time spent a lot of money on various shampoos, serums and supplements.

Nothing worked. I then started the statins again.
I am now early seventies and have just come to accept it.

I’m afraid to say there is no cure If there was woman like Glória Hunniford and Elaine page who both had wonderful hair have the same problem.
You can see it all the time on tv.
I went to Trichologist some years ago. What I did learn was that you have to keep your scalp scrupulously clean. I was not washing my hair as often as I wanted because I thought that was what was damaging it.
There are some wonderful toppers around. If you go down that route go to a professional salon.

Shall be following this - as my hair has gone very wispy all over....grrr..

I have this. For me it has been diagnosed as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. It is slow moving and follows a certain pattern. I hope for your sake it's not that but it might be worth while checking it out on google.

We're you wanting to take rosemary?
Maybe use a rosemary shampoo? I use the Avalon Organics one, alternating with the Lavender version.
Both lovely.

It just feels very very weird as I've always had so much hair!

I think stress might be to do with it as well as had a very stressful year this year (really didn't need that at my age). But also just googled and found that thinning hair is also a side effect of my blood thinning medication. Great (not)!. My Mother, Father and Grandmother all had a very thick head of hair right into 80s and 90s and I'm not even 70 yet!

OldFrill

Check your vitamin D level.

That is a good point. I should be taking vitamin D3. I stopped about 3 years ago because I had suspected kidney stones - severe pain and vomiting. There was nothing there on the scan and it settled down so I could have just passed them. But too much vitamin D can cause kidney stones so I stopped. But I think I need it so am about to start a very low dose of it. Fingers crossed!

Check your vitamin D level.

Crossstitchfan

I have very thin hair too. I keep it short so that I don’t have to fuss with it much. I have it set by a hairdresser every five days then treat it gently when I comb it at home. No hairbrushes. I was advised to wear a hairnet in bed as it stops your hair being tugged and twisted as you move in your sleep. I avoid wearing hats and headscarves for much the same reason.
Apart from that, I don’t think there’s much we can do. It is something we’re stuck with, unfortunately.

Hadn’t thought about a hairnet, so that is a useful suggestion that I will try. Memories of Ena Sharples. Good job I live alone.

Sorry, I should have said I avoid wearing hats and headscarves so as not to put pressure on my hair, not to stop it being twisted!

Thanks. I can see my scalp! I have a side parting and I'm sure it's a bit wider than it used to be. It's just odd it's so thick at the back still. But yes I guess I'll have to live with it.

I feel for you gentleshores because I have a similar problem and have gone from plentiful thick hair to thinning patches which I am very conscious of. I have tried many things, including Plantur with no noticeable effect. If anyone can suggest a remedy I too would be very grateful. Maybe I’ll buy a wig, but then I would worry about it blowing off. 😒

I have very thin hair too. I keep it short so that I don’t have to fuss with it much. I have it set by a hairdresser every five days then treat it gently when I comb it at home. No hairbrushes. I was advised to wear a hairnet in bed as it stops your hair being tugged and twisted as you move in your sleep. I avoid wearing hats and headscarves for much the same reason.
Apart from that, I don’t think there’s much we can do. It is something we’re stuck with, unfortunately.

I've always had thin hair, with a very high forehead. I just have a very light whispy fringe and tuck the rest behind my ears.