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Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 28 May 2024 03:58:44 GMT

I'm starting to notice thinning hair in the top. Anyone have a treatment solution with proven results? How long did it take before you saw new growth ? Thanks !

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

on the bay — Tue, 28 May 2024 08:36:34 GMT

10,000 mcg's of biotin.

My sister tried it first, then my mother. It worked for both-took about 1 month to notice a definite result.

Think I'll try it too! I forgot about it until you posted this.

But as always, check out possible side effects (upset stomach) and any other considerations for you.

You can also get it from eggs, meat, nuts, some vegetables.

It also can create false results on thyroid or hormonal level testing.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 28 May 2024 10:58:17 GMT

A laser hair growth helmet. I used a Theradome. About $400.

A forum member posted very good results from minoxidil a couple of years ago.

Collagen supplementation.

Bamboo Extract supplementation

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

CalminHeart — Tue, 28 May 2024 11:39:58 GMT

I'd like to know if anyone found something that actually works with minimal to no side effects.

Thinning hair is a natural part of aging for a LOT of people. I don't like it either.

There are so many products out there and I've tried several. Read the contents and find the sources of contents and you'll see most are gimmicks.

Biotin is good but be careful with it and don't take too much. There are side effects with Biotin. It messed up my thyroid.

I'm taking a reputable multi vitamin with biotin and am getting more than enough for my body. High doses of most supplements are a waste since the body will eliminate what it doesn't need.

I like Nioxin 1 shampoo and conditioner, especially when I blow dry my hair. I like most KMS body/volume products.

I don't like frizz control, smoothing, and softening type conditioners and leave-ins. They make my hair baby soft and I lose all style and shape within a 1-2 hours.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

RollTide2008 — Tue, 28 May 2024 11:42:41 GMT

I’m getting good results with rosemary oil.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 28 May 2024 22:03:11 GMT

You may want to read this before diving into mega doses of biotin. I used to take it and didn't see much success, if any. Now I won't take it anymore.

Biotin & Kidney Health

***edited to remove link

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

SilleeMee — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:22:55 GMT

Hair laser cap. It takes a long time, sometimes up to a year for some people to see any new hair. There is a small percentage of people who it will not work for but for the majority it does work. You have to commit forever but it's a one-time purchase.

Minoxidil is another proven method of treatment and it's also a forever commitment as well as a forever drain on your wallet so consider that if you choose to go that route.

If you are an outdoor person, protect your scalp from the sun by wearing a hat. UV radiation from the sun puts the hair growth cycle in a premature shedding phase and thinning is accelerated.

ETA-

Laser and minoxidil treatments are scientifically-based options where both are FDA cleared and approved.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

LTT1 — Tue, 28 May 2024 12:37:58 GMT

@Goodie2shoes @SilleeMee @JeanLouiseFinch @RollTide2008 @CalminHeart

I was diagnosed with Lichen planopilarus (LPP, a scarring alopecia) by biopsy in 2018. Here is what the dermatologist rx'd and what has worked:

betamethosone propitionate lotion along hairline 2X/da

Rogaine foam at hairline 2X/da (I love this product and it works as a way to style my hair

fergon iron tablets

Ritual vitamins for women 50+ (suggested by my hairdresser because her client had such luck making better hair for her

I have taken Lessman Hair, Skin Nail and right now Lessman B vitamins

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

on the bay — Tue, 28 May 2024 12:59:11 GMT

re biotin and kidney, thyroid etc.

Most all studies say biotin does not affect kidney function or thyroid but can alter creatinine tests which could alter detection of kidney stones or problems.

The same with thyroid function tests-it may alter these tests which could show false hyperthyroidism So again, if these are a concern don't take.

Also as someone mentioned, biotin is a water soluble supplement so any excess is excreted through urine; not absorbed by kidneys.

Still, long term affects of taking high doses of biotin are not known.

So maybe better to get all that biotin offers though food sources.

This isn't a cure, but Joan River's Great Hair Day (still at Amazon), is fun and nice to use. Or you could just use eye shadow too!

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

SilleeMee — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:17:11 GMT

Only a small number of case reports support evidence of hair growth improvement from biotin supplementation and those cases were from children and infants where some already had hair growth disorders.

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/

As for biotin and lab testing, biotin is used as an ingredient in certain lab testing kits and if you take biotin as a supp then those tests can be affected and not accurate.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

brandiwine — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:53:30 GMT

Have your Dr check your vitamin D levels. I started losing hair and when she checked it was in the low teens. Had to take a prescription dosage to bring it up. Did that for 3 months. Can't believe the difference.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

SilleeMee — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:04:42 GMT

Hair loss is also associated with high blood pressure.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Still Raining — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:28:37 GMT

Flooding your body with a single vitamin does not seem like the solution. Perhaps a review of all food intake is order. Any deficiencies show up? A, C, D, iron etc.

Thyroid can be a problem too.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

KCDiva — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:33:43 GMT

All I can say is good luck. I have been battling this for a year. It came out of no where. I have had enough hair for 2 people all my life. It could be a hundred different things. I've had blood work done. Nothing jumps out. Most things I've taken have upset my stomach. Collagen gives me a headache. Minoxadil serum makes my scalp hurt, I use the foam. Procapil made my scalp hurt as well. I don't mean a little irritation. I had to to get up and wash my hair in the middle of the night. I've upped biotin as much as I can without stomach upset. Bought every shampoo and serum. I keep heat away from my hair unless I need to style. Finally bought a Hair Max a month ago. I've felt like a science experiment this past year. There are probably some things that help but I can't tolerate them. Every time I wash my hair (only 2X a week) and see the hair in the drain I want to cry. I wish you luck with this.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Shelbelle — Tue, 28 May 2024 19:32:07 GMT

I have been taking 10000 mcg Biotin for over 20 years and my hair is thin as ever. Also tried silica bamboo caps, collagen, keratin caps, nothing works. I cant comment on laser caps or Minoxidil, not used either.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Roni18 — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:46:13 GMT

@Goodie2shoes @I am just noticing some thinning this year. Not sure if it is aging or stress or something else. I have been under a lot of stress. I have a dermatologist appointment in July so I will ask for recommendations then. I am noticing it mostly in one spot. For the past month, I've been trying The Ordinary hair growth serum, but so far it only looks like I lost more hair. I read that when starting something new, the weak hair will come out before new ones start to grow, so I guess I'll keep using it for awhile. I also just purchased a hair ax comb, but I've only had a chance to use it once so far.

Let me know if you find something that works! Right now I'm just using some Truhair fibers, I got on HSN, and some Clairol root coverup to cover it. It is very distressing.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Shelbelle — Tue, 28 May 2024 21:27:23 GMT

In the meantime I suggest you try using hair fibers like Xfusion in the thinning areas, these can be a lifesaver, they are for me.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

wagirl — Wed, 29 May 2024 13:31:47 GMT

I just this morning mentioned to my DD how thin my hair is getting---had chemo in 2012 then took meds for 10 years--all messed with my hair-- am about to turn 70 so no chance of it getting any better. won't tke the so called wonder hair supplements--they are bogus--guess I'll start looking at wigs, which I wore during the bald days of my chemo--loved them then!

To add a note--I took biotin for months and months and months--with NO results.

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 28 May 2024 23:15:37 GMT

Thanks everyone for your responses and suggestions. Ihave been taking biotin for some time but I don't see results. I have been using collegen powder in my coffee, just started using Rogaine 2x's daily for about a month but I don't really see a big difference yet. I've tried Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. I also tried rosemary oil ( but only for a few weeks so maybe I should have tried it for a longer period of time. I bought the Tru Hair powder from HSN so it's hiding my bald spots for now but it's so frustrating. I also take a mutivitamin but at my last MD check up my Vitamin D level was a bit high so I alternate my Biotin and mutivitamin to manage it. I really don't waant to buy one of those expensive caps I would rather use a topical

Re: Recommendations to stop thinning hair ?

Goodie2shoes — Tue, 28 May 2024 23:30:36 GMT

@ brandiwine Have your Dr check your vitamin D levels. I started losing hair and when she checked it was in the low teens. Had to take a prescription dosage to bring it up. Did that for 3 months. Can't believe the difference.

I was taking Biotin and a multivitam but at my last MD visit my Vit D level was elevated due to taking both so I had to reduce taking both everyday. No improvement in hair regrowth from biotin but my nails grew stronger !