Thinning hair

It was me who said it depends on the cause. Losing my hair has been a nightmare and I have researched every possible cure that I could find. Nothing worked for me. I hope others can find a solution because it's tough. Yes of course there are worse things but it really is horrible, especially to lose it all as I have.

Minoxidil as prescribed 5 years ago by my consultant dermatologist works. I have frontal fibrosing alopecia and was initially prescribed this in liquid form to rub on scalp. This is the ingredient in all the products initially targeted at men for treating baldness, now on the market for women too. Do not buy them, minoxidil can be bought online from pharmacies and is much much cheaper. I used tge luquid for just over 4 years but then found my scalp began itching. Dermatoligist recommended minoxidil in tablet form which had just been approved by NHS then. Would recommend the liquid as had really good results.

That's great 4allweknow. Minoxidil didn't work for me.

Kate I so sorry you have such bad hair loss. . I found that for me extreme stress caused hair loss. People don't understand the harm that severe stress does to your body and immune system.I noticed at the very beginning, what it was doing to my body I developed dark circles under my eyes, skin looked sallow through lack of sleep, then after a few months my hair started to come out in my hair brush. I can’t switch off from the stress it was was putting my body through but with short walks and not allowing myself to keep going over things 24/7 plus cutting out all processed food and including the seven foods that help develop strong hair my hair is nearly back to normal, plus my skin has improved. You may not have stress now but if at any time you have experienced it I do wonder if it triggers something in your body to cope. I don't think any of those things you apply to your scalp work for most people, just costs a load of money.

Thank you Allsorts. I'm glad you managed to find a solution and that things are better now. Yes I believe stress plays a big part. I have been through a lot of severe stress. I will try to take your tips on board.

Cateq

Many years ago when my gran started to loose her hair, she started rubbing some Laphroaig malt whiskey through her hair, as someone told her that people who worked in the whiskey distilleries didn’t suffer from thinning hair due to rubbing their hands through their hair after handling the whiskey. Her brother was raging at her for wasting good whiskey especially as it didn’t help her.😂😂

Years ago a friend of my mother had thinning hair due to illness. She was only in her 30's and had quite thick hair previously

She was told to rub Bay Rum onto her scalp. I don't know whether it worked or whether her hair just grew back well when she recovered anyway.

I suppose anything is worth a try. Since the menopause my hair is still OK but it is much thinner than it used to be.

My mum always put Bay rhum on my hair when I was little.

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Firstly Kate1949 I’m so sorry to read this. It’s especially hard for women isn’t it?

Allsorts yes I understand. Extreme stress or chronic stress is soul-destroying - and it doesn’t do our bodies any good either. I must try to be more proactive in tackling it but the home situation is pretty dire so……

I read the other day that Rosemary Oil is excellent for thinning hair.. haven’t tried it but am going to. I have had a bald spot on my crown which hairdresser cleverly cut with layers which hides it until wind blows! I have PMR and angina so on drugs like Methotrexate and Prednisone which are hard on hair & heart meds too. I also take Folic Acid (Vit B9) which Dr recommends to prevent hair loss. 5 mg -can buy it online or OTC. Hair shedding is very upsetting and the more one frets the worse it gets I find. I think hair topper is a good idea. I think Jennie Bond has one now too.

I cantfind the right coloured topper.
I did have some silvery blonde bits in my hair, but it's s been cut, and they've all but gone.