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Hair Loss, looking for advice on cover-ups

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keepingquiet Thu 11-Sept-25 19:21:15

alita

keepingquiet

My sister wears a hairband- my daughter who lost her hair as a teenager wears a wig.

Just a normal hairband?

Well yes, just a normal hairband you buy anywhere- but she has many very decorative ones to match her outfits.

Primrose53 Thu 11-Sept-25 16:09:44

My cousin wears a little topper and I never knew until she told me recently. It is a perfect match for her own hair.

A lot of women wear them - Lorraine Kelly, Ranvir can’t remember her other name, Carol Malone.

alita Thu 11-Sept-25 14:24:16

keepingquiet

My sister wears a hairband- my daughter who lost her hair as a teenager wears a wig.

Just a normal hairband?

keepingquiet Thu 11-Sept-25 14:18:39

My sister wears a hairband- my daughter who lost her hair as a teenager wears a wig.

alita Thu 11-Sept-25 13:58:22

I'm on HRT, including testosterone, and also medication for an underactive thyroid. My thyroid medication was reduced last year, since then I have had male pattern baldness, particularly at the front. Recent blood tests show that my TSH is right at the bottom of the normal range. I'm seeing my GP on Monday to discuss the whole hormone/hair loss situation, but any change will take months, years perhaps to resolve. I do use Regaine, but I'm fighting a losing battle here!
I'm looking for suggestions to cover this up in the meantime. I use hair fibres, but am thinking about extensions. I don't want a wig or a topper, and I'm wondering what other people might have tried. What hair I have at the front is fine and wispy so I don't want to damage it Has anyone tried any cover-ups? I should also say, I could manage an upfront cost, but not a high maintenance cost.