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Hello. I am needing info if I can use clove by mouth or on scalp for loss of hair. I am losing handfuls every time I brush my hair
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Hello. I am needing info if I can use clove by mouth or on scalp for loss of hair. I am losing handfuls every time I brush my hair
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I’m 72 now and I have battled cancer twice, my stress level is very high and it’s chaos for my body and mind. I don’t worry as much about my battle with hair loss although I would be first in line if they have a new product that’s natural and safe to use.
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4 ReactionsThank you for that perspective. I haven’t dealt with cancer and am so grateful for that. I try to not get too focused on the aesthetics when health issues could be so serious. Glad you’re doing well.
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.
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1 ReactionI’m very changed since cancer but this is not uncommon…I still have a sense of vanity that I try to hold onto, hair loss is very troubling and although it’s not going to hurt your health, it’s still difficult to deal with. I’m grateful that we have more options than before and from my own experience I look for a good stylist with a sensitive eye for what I need.
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2 ReactionsDon'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!
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3 ReactionsGood point. I have hypothyroidism and take daily med for it. My levels are good, though.
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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2 ReactionsI have the same thing. It's hard on your self esteem.
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2 ReactionsYou’re absolutely right, it’s downright awful…I can still remember the teasing that I got from people even family, they think it’s comical, I honestly can’t see anything funny about being self conscious about how you look all the time, sometimes I feel that they focus more on the men rather than giving women the same consideration, usually they say you can always wear a wig.
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3 ReactionsI took Eliquis for three years. Yes, my hair is gone on the sides. This is not a listed side effect but plenty of people have it. I had surgery so I do not have to take blood thinners. Now I am trying to get my body back to normal. I plan to take GLA in the form of black currant oil. Years before AFib, I took it for something else and my hair grew like crazy. But you cannot take it with blood thinners. Eliquis is a horrible drug.