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Menopause - hair loss help

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whitewave Sat 01-Jul-17 07:09:25

Well if it is any consolation, i am now 71 and my hair seems to have stabalised. So it is much thinner than it used to be but no longer comes out noticably.

Moocow Fri 30-Jun-17 21:25:24

I'm no help as Iv'e been trying everything but mine just keeps getting thinner. Trying not to worry as don't want stress to make it worse but the menopause seems to make me worry about everything.

I've been told that dyeing your hair can help it look thicker but haven't dared try it in case it makes the condition of my frail hair worse. I've asked the hairdresser but she is too young to understand and haven't seen any older hairdressers that I could change to. Anyone have any thoughts on dyeing hair?

Granof11 Fri 30-Jun-17 20:15:05

There is nothing to beat Viviscal. It is very pricey and takes anything from three months to a year before you'll notice a difference. The plus side is that you'll also have great nails.

Although the cost is prohibitive I've written it into my budget on the grounds that I don't smoke, drink, have a social life
or go on holiday. It's my reward to myself for a life of unremitting hard work.

You'll find it online and some sellers do very good offers. Good luck.

Nanabilly Fri 30-Jun-17 17:44:46

I'm sure I saw a shampoo on t v that is designed to help this ..It might be the German caffeine one that have been advertising a mens shampoo for ages. Look into it you might find a product to help but meanwhile go to Holland and Barrett and ask them for some hair and nail supplement to take .hope it helps

henley59uk Fri 30-Jun-17 14:53:08

Hello,

My GP says that hair loss in menopause is normal occurence. I'm a bit worried about the scale of my hair loss, I'm loosing more and more hair. Do you experience the same and are there any treatments to get more volume? If it's temporary how long does it take until hair growth becomes stable again?

Regards,
Henley