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07-21-2014 05:09 AM
I tried Viviscal but it upset my stomach. I'm now using the Hairmax but I doubt it is going to give me a lot of hair where it is now gone. I saw Dr. after Dr. and none had an answer. Hair transplantation is actually the only thing that can put hair back in permanently is what I have heard from Dr.'s. I even went to see Dr. other then Derms and they were experts in hairloss. I had some laser treatments but they took a ton of time and travel and money! You would have to do this for the rest of your life. Just like using Rogaine, which put hair on my face! since it goes into your system, so I dumped that. Besides, I don't want to use it my entire life. I think I'm going to go for the hair replacement surgery. I hide it right now with my bangs. No one can tell I have hair loss. But I don't want it getting worse as I age and then be too old to fix it. I know it's there and every time I shower more comes out. It's so depressing and I get so stressed every time I look at my hairline in the mirror. Anyone else feel like this?
Yes, I have had medical tests done. I was told I have genetic alopecia. I also have a thyroid problem. My brother is bald and my dad who was very handsome had a reseeded hairline but had hair and was a man. His hair was like David Jansen's was in the front. Not bad at all. So I guess that is where I got it. Wish I was a guy, it be acceptable.
07-21-2014 09:44 AM
I'm so sorry you are dealing with this. I have thinning too.Women with hair loss and receding hairline issues have been in the closet for so long. Finally we are finding a community and can discuss it with others. I am using vivisacal and so far no issues. I am using Rogain too. I wish I had not started that...don't like the ""forever or lose it"" thing. I use greAt hair day and it hides my scalp very well.But I feel so uncomfortable when going to swim. I honestly do feel my hair loss makes me a anxious....not depressed ...yet. it's just so hard when hair is such a huge part of beauty. I hope you find good results with whatever path you choose and keep us posted.
07-21-2014 09:59 AM
Hair loss is devastating. Did you use the Rogaine for Women? That doesn't give me facial hair.
I don't mind using it every day, twice a day forever. I am seeing results from it. I incorporate it into my day and I would rather do that than have so much forehead showing.
07-21-2014 10:10 AM
07-21-2014 10:14 AM
I completely understand. I am losing my hair and it is driving me nuts! I have changed hair styles to cover it up but I know it is there and I am scared to death about how bad it will be when I am older. One thing that is frustrating is no one else in my family has any issues. My dad is balding but he still has a good but of hair (male pattern baldness) but all the women in my family have thick, full heads of hair. I have thyroid issues and my doctor upped my thyroid meds recently so hopefully that will help, though I am considering Rogaine for Women. It won't kill me to use another product I guess! If hair replacement is an option then I would look into it. Go for it if you are comfortable with the process! God bless you, it is difficult to deal with.
07-21-2014 10:32 AM
On 7/21/2014 Danky said: Very interesting.....is it reseeding , receading or R-E-C-E-D-I-N-G ?
I knew what she meant...I think we all did.
07-21-2014 01:21 PM
On 7/21/2014 Mandy Moo said:I completely understand. I am losing my hair and it is driving me nuts! I have changed hair styles to cover it up but I know it is there and I am scared to death about how bad it will be when I am older. One thing that is frustrating is no one else in my family has any issues. My dad is balding but he still has a good but of hair (male pattern baldness) but all the women in my family have thick, full heads of hair. I have thyroid issues and my doctor upped my thyroid meds recently so hopefully that will help, though I am considering Rogaine for Women. It won't kill me to use another product I guess! If hair replacement is an option then I would look into it. Go for it if you are comfortable with the process! God bless you, it is difficult to deal with.
Mandy, if you use Rogaine for Women, start off knowing that it is a lifetime commitment: every day, twice a day. It will give you results, though. I am very happy with it.
07-21-2014 01:33 PM
On 7/21/2014 HonnyBrown said:On 7/21/2014 Mandy Moo said:I completely understand. I am losing my hair and it is driving me nuts! I have changed hair styles to cover it up but I know it is there and I am scared to death about how bad it will be when I am older. One thing that is frustrating is no one else in my family has any issues. My dad is balding but he still has a good but of hair (male pattern baldness) but all the women in my family have thick, full heads of hair. I have thyroid issues and my doctor upped my thyroid meds recently so hopefully that will help, though I am considering Rogaine for Women. It won't kill me to use another product I guess! If hair replacement is an option then I would look into it. Go for it if you are comfortable with the process! God bless you, it is difficult to deal with.
Mandy, if you use Rogaine for Women, start off knowing that it is a lifetime commitment: every day, twice a day. It will give you results, though. I am very happy with it.
I keep going back and forth about it. I am thinking of trying Wen TT oil mixed with my coconut oil as a scalp treatment. I keep reading that the TT may help and I know coconut oil is good for your scalp so maybe a combo will be good. I think I will try it and if that does not work then I'm going for broke with the Rogaine. Thank you for the advice!
07-21-2014 02:34 PM
On 7/21/2014 Danky said:On 7/21/2014 Mandy Moo said:I didn't.....I thought she had planted something on her head...for a second time. Oh well !On 7/21/2014 Danky said: Very interesting.....is it reseeding , receading or R-E-C-E-D-I-N-G ?I knew what she meant...I think we all did.
Yeah, I'm sure you thought that. Because everybody has stuff planted on their head, right?
We get it.
07-21-2014 02:42 PM
I'm eyeing the HairMax because I'm at my wit's end, too. (Although you've done a lot more and researched more than I.)
I think the KEY to the HairMax is commitment and consistency. I keep seeing that over and over in the reviews. It must be discouraging not to see any difference in eight weeks, but those who are singing its praises stuck with it. I will keep that in mind if I try this and want to throw in the towel after a couple of months.
A shampoo and conditioner I heard about on this board is Nutri-Ox. There are products for different levels of condition. Good reviews on Sally's, MakeupAlley, other places.
I keep forgetting to get some, though.
I don't want to use Rograine for a couple of reasons, so my first step will be the HairMax and Nutri-Ox.
I really think, though, the best and most permanent way is to get the transplants. If you've got the funds and are willing to go through it, I wish you the best of luck. And I'm envious. :-)
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