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Hair loss

Suzy Snowflake — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 12:56:11 GMT

I stopped HRT about five years ago and have noticed my hair thinning, but this last year I've seen a big difference. I keep my hair colored dark brown as I can disguise the hair loss easier with different products that aren't as noticeable with a dark shade. I've used powders and sprays in my shade and they work fairly well. I wondered if anyone else is having this problem and what you use to cover it up. Also is there a product that helps thinning hair? Absolutely any info would be appreciated. I am on the run today but will check in this afternoon and thanks so much!

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151949 — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:03:45 GMT

i lose less hair when I take Hair, skin and nails vitamins from HSN.

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:33:30 GMT

Peaches, I know first hand how devastating hair loss can be. I love everything about my 40s except for that!

I started using Rogaine for Women in April, 2013. It's a lifetime commitment, but it works. You have to use it every day, twice a day. During the first 4 months, you will see more shedding than normal. It's scary but expected. After 6 months, you will see your new hairs growing in. After a year, those new hairs are starting to take the texture of the rest of your hair. That's where I'm at now.

I use Wen. One of the formulas I use is Tea Tree. In January, I got the Tea Tree Oil and use that overnight twice a week. I am noticing new growth on my scalp. These hairs are coming in with the same texture as the rest of my hair.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:34:46 GMT

I take 10,000 mcg Biotin daily, and use Toppik powder fibers.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:35:52 GMT

You can also take the Biotin one step further and try Biosil or Viviscal. I did not have any results with them, but some do.

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:49:45 GMT

Hi Shelbelle,

Do those supplements make your existing hair grow longer or will they make new hairs grow from your scalp?

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Suzy Snowflake — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:03:15 GMT

Where do you find Toppik? I've heard of it on TV but never known anyone who has used it. I am going to try the vitamins for hair growth.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:06:50 GMT

On 6/18/2014 Peaches4you said: Where do you find Toppik? I've heard of it on TV but never known anyone who has used it. I am going to try the vitamins for hair growth.

Best prices are on ebay and amazon. You can also search for XFusion, same product, made by same company.

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Suzy Snowflake — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:07:35 GMT

My local library had an interesting class on hair products and hair tips and styles. It was very popular. I went hoping to get an idea what to do with my thinning hair. Instead, the instructor kept pointing me out when discussing thin hair. I wanted to slug her! Lol just when you think you've disguised your problem so well....lol

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Shelbelle — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:08:40 GMT

On 6/18/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Hi Shelbelle,

Do those supplements make your existing hair grow longer or will they make new hairs grow from your scalp?

I would suggest you do your own research on these products to see what kinds of claims they make. Viviscal is recommended by some derm docs and hairdressers for those with hair loss. Have you thought of Minoxidil,Rogaine, I have never used that.

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Suzy Snowflake — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:09:06 GMT

Thanks Shelbelle, I'm going to check it out.

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maestra — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:12:20 GMT

Are you on medications? Thyroid is normal? I also take 10,000.mcg Biotin and that has helped. Hair loss from chemo meds cannot be prevented and endocrine disorders can exacerbate hair loss as well.

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 14:29:50 GMT

On 6/18/2014 Shelbelle said:
I would suggest you do your own research on these products to see what kinds of claims they make. Viviscal is recommended by some derm docs and hairdressers for those with hair loss. Have you thought of Minoxidil,Rogaine, I have never used that.

I use Rogaine (minoxidil) and Wen. Those are working very well for me!

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moonstone dunes — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:04:33 GMT

I lost hair when I was on an HRT patch. It was coming out in wads each time I washed my hair, for months and months - 6 months or longer. My hair thinned considerably.

I did a lot of research and learned hair loss was a side effect of this patch, which contained a progestin which in turn activated androgens. Sometimes when the level of androgens is higher ( "Testosterone") and the Estrogen levels have dropped, it triggers hair loss. Our endocrine systems have a lot to do with hair loss, even if we do not take replacement hormones. After menopause you can shed a lot of hair; thyroid imbalance causes shedding as well. PCOS can be a factor.

I take the Lessman Hair Skin Nail supplement. For a while I saw a lot of new hair growth, hair grows in phases though so I'm still losing hair; for some women like me it is a postmenopausal condition. My mother has a thick head of hair at 84, but I have thinning at the temples.

Here is some information about female hair loss (alopecia) which I found to be helpful:

http://www.hormonehelpny.com/column/alopecia.htm

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Tigriss — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:27:23 GMT

Have your thyroid checked. It could be a serious contributor to your hair loss.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:29:41 GMT

On 6/18/2014 HonnyBrown said:
Peaches, I know first hand how devastating hair loss can be. I love everything about my 40s except for that!

I started using Rogaine for Women in April, 2013. It's a lifetime commitment, but it works. You have to use it every day, twice a day. During the first 4 months, you will see more shedding than normal. It's scary but expected. After 6 months, you will see your new hairs growing in. After a year, those new hairs are starting to take the texture of the rest of your hair. That's where I'm at now.

I use Wen. One of the formulas I use is Tea Tree. In January, I got the Tea Tree Oil and use that overnight twice a week. I am noticing new growth on my scalp. These hairs are coming in with the same texture as the rest of my hair.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Honny, are you using the Rogaine and the WEN together or just the WEN now? If you just use the WEN, are you losing the growth from the Rogaine?

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 15:54:58 GMT

Chynna,

I used Rogaine on my crown, hairline and the front above my hairline. Wen Tea Tree, I use all over.

As an experiment, I stopped using Rogaine in the front above my hairline, to see what the Wen results would be in my thin areas. The hair that I gained from Rogaine has fallen out. It's not noticeable (ie, transparent), but I do notice it because of how my curls lay.

That's why I said Rogaine is a lifetime commitment: if you stop using it, you will lose everything you gained.

I continue to use Rogaine on my crown and hairline. I'm not willing to lose that progress.

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MomCat — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 17:42:52 GMT

On 6/18/2014 tigriss said:
Have your thyroid checked. It could be a serious contributor to your hair loss.

I was going to suggest that. It's usually a health issue that causes sudden hair loss.

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febe1 — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:44:35 GMT

I would give good quality Whey protein isolate a try. I take Andrew Lessman's as a back up to my normal protein and keeping lean muscle after exercise. This protein is good for skin and hair, retaining muscle of course, too. I notice little new curly hairs all around my hairline. I also take synthroid for low thyroid, but never saw new hair growing until the protein. It's good to look at health and diet issues before going to retail products. You'll figure it out after doing some testing and your own research. Good luck!!!

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HonnyBrown — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 18:53:19 GMT

On 6/18/2014 taja123 said:
I would give good quality Whey protein isolate a try. I take Andrew Lessman's as a back up to my normal protein and keeping lean muscle after exercise. This protein is good for skin and hair, retaining muscle of course, too. I notice little new curly hairs all around my hairline. I also take synthroid for low thyroid, but never saw new hair growing until the protein. It's good to look at health and diet issues before going to retail products. You'll figure it out after doing some testing and your own research. Good luck!!!

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