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What is good for thinning hair after long-term steroids?
I had Solumedrol infusions for about two years. I tried Cytoxan, too. So my hair is now thin, especially at the scalp. Has anyone used a product that helped with hair regrowth/thickening? I’m wondering if oral vitamins or a hair oil is better.
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Hi, I know how it feels when you’re seeing hair falling out and getting thinner, I always had fine hair but over time it gets more noticeable. There’s a fair amount of helpful products and advice but it’s best to research them because even herbal remedies can be tricky especially if you’re on other medications. I use biotin which is herbal and comes in pill form, it helps to slow down the hair fallout and allow new hair growth to develop, another option is Monoxidril which can be applied directly to the scalp and it can really make a difference, I’ve never tried it because my doctor said that it affects the heart, I’m a senior so I have to be more careful, also Monoxidril only works as long as you keep using it, once you stop the hair will fall out. These are just a few options but there’s a lot more that you can use, of course there are places to can get help from but they’re very expensive, I hope you find something useful for your needs, best wishes.
If you are a man, you could ask your doc about propecia.
If you are a woman, avoid pulling your hair into tight hairstyles
Use mild shampoos and conditioners
Say hydrated.
Scalp massage draws more blood upinto the scalp.
There are many vitamins and herbal remedies proportion g to help, but the only studies I know about are biotin and minoxidil
I noticed an improvement in hair thickness when I started taking vitamin C and D3 and calcium, but I was still shedding some. Found out later that I was anemic and told to take iron and that seemed to stop the shedding. Suggest asking your doc to test for deficiencies.