My hair loss started a little bit, which was unnoticeable, before I had chemo in the year 2012 at age 66. I lost all of my hair at that time but it grew back thinner. It has progressively gotten worse with about 20 to 30 strands of hair shedding each time I wash my hair. I was diagnosed with Androgenetiic Alopecia and my dermatologist recommended applying Rogaine for Men (5% foam). Apparently, once hair starts to grow, it will stay for as long as it is used. However, the hair will begin to fall out again a few months later when the application is stopped. I am concerned about the long-term side effects of Rogaine. I’m wondering if there is anyone in the group who has used natural remedies over medical interventions to treat this condition.

My doctor told me to take my already prescribed Levothyroxine completely by itself instead of with any other meds or food. Kinda hard to do since I take so many meds. But I accomplished this by setting my morning alarm early to accommodate this, and my hair loss improved. But I only had light-moderate loss to begin with. Now I don’t have to set the alarm, I just take it anytime I awaken after 3am.