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I am losing a lot of hair recently. I find my hair on anything pulled on over my head, on black or gray coats, and even in food. Ugh! My husband has suggested I wear a hair net when working in the kitchen. When I had PMR, I did lose a lot of hair, but that has been quite some time ago. My dermatologist suggested using Rogaine for men which I did not do. She also prescribed a disgusting topical med that I used and left on for 5 minutes while standing in the shower before I shampooed my hair. My scalp burns anyway so I will not try the RX again. I don't know why my scalp burns, and have just chalked that up to something I just live with. There are always more pressing issues. I have seen all sorts of shampoos and conditioners (some expensive) that are supposed to help with hair retention. Has anyone found something that works? I would appreciate any suggestions given. This question might belong in another group, but I thought I would start here. Thank you! With all good wishes, @joybringer1
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As I got older and started losing my hair, I realized why so many old men wear hats. A hat will protect the top of your head from the sun.
To add to the mystery, I just received a letter that they have detected double the amount of lead there is supposed to be in our public water system! I have no idea how long this has been going on. I’ve been drinking 16 ounces of it per day. The rest is bottled water.
Hi! Sorry for the hair loss. On top of that I was exhausted all the time, not a bad attitude just physically wiped. I had a lab test for Epstein Barr virus and I’d been harboring it but it was causing all this. It’s over a year now but I’ve rested ALOT and hair is full again. I also took biotin per my doctor. I hope a good recovery for you!
She wants to examine me again. I found a hair loss photo online that looks exactly like mine did recently. It’s crazy how much it resembles my hair. And, it was a post covid patient and hair loss she had from that. Still, I’m no expert. I fear they really won’t know the cause for me. The only real treatment is the minoxidil. Unless it’ll grow back on its own. Except for platelet rich injections and pulse therapy, but to grow hair, that’s the only option. I can do local or oral. Pills make more sense. I hope I can take them. Oh, I have to get a hair topper to wear in public.
Thanks to you all for the kind words.
As I looked into options for my hair loss which I attribute to both chemo and the medications, I found 3 other things not mentioned in this thread.
Micro-needle therapy treatments, Derma-roller at home and scalp inking.. (Scalp tatoo). I just purchased my derma-roller to see if it yields result.
Don't know if anyone else mentioned this. But, I had some hair loss and it was due to my thyroid. I think it is worth checking out, if you haven't already. Good luck!
My deceased wife had same problem. Took her renowned hospital, that was experimenting with an idea that pituitary gland might be the cause. But he just left before study was completed. I've known a lot of ladies after menopause, same problem. Whether is Stress or Genetic, I think it's more to do with stress. Trying to doing to much. With men it's genetic. Influenced by female side (Watson & Crick) Nobel Winners. She had 3-4 brothers all bald.
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Breast cancer patients are advised to massage their bald heads with a few drops of rosemary oil mixed with a scentless carrier oil. Some studies say it's just as effective as hair-growing prescription drugs. I've been doing this since chemo ended 2 weeks ago. There are hair products that include rosemary oil, many quite expensive. Rosemary oil and a carrier oil are way more affordable. Google it!