I suffered from hair loss for years; from about the age of 35 on…I obsessed over it, and cried way too many tears too. My mother has thinning hair so I knew deep down this was hereditary. I tried so many remedies but stopped short of minoxidil. Having my first and only child at the age of 43 did not help my situation one bit. I became depressed and hated myself. Finally in 2020, in the summer of covid lockdown, I made the decision to shave my head. My life began again that day. To walk down a hair care aisle and not give a crap is freeing in ways I can’t even describe. I will never obsess about my hair again. While I’m not saying to cut your hair off or give up searching for answers completely; I will challenge you to just accept what’s happening and love yourself as you are. You are BEAUTIFUL Cassandra. I hope you find relief from worrying about your hair ❤️
I am glad that you feel free and at peace with the choice to shave your head- I've thought about it many times, but my hair is almost to my bum so I'm more obsessed than ever to try and salvage my hairline. So my question to you is, how long did you use minoxidil for and did you see any sort of results from it? I bought a bottle a few days ago, so I am waiting for it to arrive. Kinda bummed that I would need to use it indefinitely though.
I’m happy you are free of this burden but it would be a mistake for her to not search for the underlying cause before accepting her fate to be hairless.. I would be still be anemic & vit d deficient had my hair not started falling out prompting me to get testing done! I was so fatigued and dizzy yet clueless to what was going on because it was so insidious! Slow & gradual symptoms I just thought I was stressed and tired from work & COViD.
I did the same! I shaved my head 3 times in my life. First time when I was like 20, then 26 and when I was 36 after I gave birth to my first baby. Now I am 39 and after having my second baby I am back on minoxidil and kinda letting them grow, but FUCK it! If I feel done again I will shave it in a heart bear. I am not my hair. I am a person. I love having shaved head. Usually people do not care but some noisy individuals comment and pity me and I pity them for being close minded
Guy with minor Male Pattern Baldness here. I have used Rogaine and Finasteride for about five years, but last year I started using the iRestore helmet. At first I was unsure if it was working, but it's now six months in, and I have SO many new hairs. Just so many. I am getting my high school hairline back. Can't recommend it enough.
Rosemary would probably be a better alternative to peppermint to add to your shampoo, as it isn’t as irritating to the skin and eyes, and has been known to stimulate hair regrowth, and there are other benefits to rosemary as well. It has antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal properties, and is a powerful antioxidant.
Check out the Doctorly video about hair loss. Dr. Shah recommends rosemary oil, and there is one study showing similar results to minoxidil. Spironolactone has helped me!
Hello!🌷 I agree with that. I am using once a week rosemary essential oil mixed in my balsam/hair conditioner. I like smell of it in my hair after washing my hair. Another thing I do to stimulate my hair follicles is to finish my hair washing with a cold water. My roots are also oily and I have dry ends. My favorite shampoo is with nettles. Nettles are known for hundreds of years because of the amount of minerals and vitamins they contain. It also contains a lot of iron, which is necessary for hair growth. I do even an extra step once a week: I have a nettle tea bags, so I make a strong tea with two bags and close my cup, let it become a room temperature tea and then I use it for my hair as the last step after my conditioner. I do not wash it out. My hair becomes very silky and glossy after that. I am not sure if it helps my hair to grow (It's hard to know or measure), but I love how my hair feels after. You can try it just for fun, it will not hurt your hair-you might love it. Good luck Cassandra! Lots of love from Sweden! 💝🙌👸
If you’re adding it to your shampoo peppermint oil or tea tree oil is a good additive. If you’re going to use rosemary oil make sure it’s in a carrier and put it on your scalp and massage directly into your scalp
Rosemary oil, if you're going to use it, was used as a leave-on treatment in the study. You could add a few drops to a scalp oil that you like and massage it in. My middle child, who has dry scalp, likes the Pattern scalp serum, and says it absorbs well. If you're trying to embrace your natural curl, what helped my hair a lot was 1: stop styling with direct heat until your damaged hair grows out and you can cut it off, or if you are going to heat style, use a heat protectant. 2: Protect your hair at night with something like a satin bonnet, pillow case, or wrap. 3: Assess a new product's ingredients based on the oiliness (or lack thereof) of your scalp before you buy it. 4: Give a new product some time before you decide it sucks (unless you're having a reaction). It might be that you're not applying the right amount or with the right amount of water for it to work. 5: Don't be afraid to return or give things away if they don't work for you!
I would definitely consider getting a thyroid panel done, checking for all three; T4,T3, and TSH. It’s hard to get bioavailable nutrients in a vegan diet which can have a huge impact on the thyroid and consequently your hormones. I was vegan for 3 1/2 years and it made me lose about half the hair on my head. Not saying that you have to stop being vegan but I would definitely look into if that’s what’s causing the hair loss or not.
When I was vegan, I had the thickest and longest hair. After I went back to animal fats and loads of diary, this is when my hair started to thin a lot plus spirulina made the situation worse as it blocks estrogen.
@@frederika3013 You probably have gut problems in veganism that's why when you back eating meat and dairy it didn't help and caused the hair loss. But meat and dairy actually have bioavailable nutrients that important for hair growth..try gaps protocols by Natasha Campbell for healing your gut before focus on getting the hair growth back to normal.
@@angelnature1139 I never had a gut problem with veganism?! I have never said anything like that. My hair started to fall out after I started to eat loads of diary and spirulina. It made my liver hurt and messed up with my hormones. I think diary and animal fats and foods can worsen cholesterol.
you are so brave and wonderful. I lost my hair twice while on chemo. My eyelashes and brow took years to grow a few hairs. I embraced soft turbans and Tilley hats. Now I have thin silver hair and I love it. I still use the hats and turbans. I had permanent eyeliner, lip shading and am considering permanent eyebrows since my facial hair is still a no-show. I won because I am still here. Bless you on your journey. Best wishes to everyone..
growing up the only cosmetic tattooing i’ve seen were eyeliner and lip liner. it’s so cool that there’s a huge range of “procedures” to be done to make someone feel so good about themselves. something that may seem “superficial” to someone else can literally change how someone carrie’s themselves. you are 2x the inspiration to me! a tough woman beating cancer TWICE!
Mild ‘traumas’ to your system can produce hair growth, whereas more extreme ‘traumas’ such as illness (and their prevention and treatment measures) can result in hair loss. The hair growth phase is cyclic so keep in mind that just like it can take months after a system shock for hair loss to begin, any treatments you try can take months for any effects to show up. Derma pens, dermaplanning, light therapy, even ensuring good exfoliation are pretty low risk treatment options that might work to stimulate hair growth provided the underlying hair follicle is still viable. If it isn’t, FUE is a great option to look into. There’s also been so much research into this because of the events of the past two years (the virus and the vaccinations were demonstrated to be enough of a ‘system shock’ to produce hair loss months after exposure), so whilst I mentioned a few options, keep a look out for many more. You can stay up to date by subscribing to the dermatology associations newsletter which regularly updates on new treatment options and trials. Like I know it’s aimed at practitioners, but is still quite useful for the general public to get a sense of the many advances happening in hair loss treatment and prevention right now. Hope that helps and best wishes to you too 😊🌸😊
As a girl who’s been struggling with hair loss since puberty and spent a lot of money on it, when you do get your hair back, can you do an extensive video and what did and didn’t help? I’m tired of putting time and effort into so many different products and not getting anything out of it
HELLO LOVE. Search up Clove water for hair. Rinsing your hair and massaging the scalp has helped so many women with hair loss and balding idk why it's not a big thing. Rinse your scalp with rosemary infused and cloves infused in water (3 times a week), lavender infused in water (daily). These Herbal hair rinses WILL HEAL your scalp. I'm sorry you have been dealing with hair loss, i personally used to have thick hair as well and wasted so much money on products. I've been doing these for only 1 week and OMG the hair loss is significantly less, my scalp is not itchy and not scabbing anymore, my hair feels and smells so good. Good luck!! Let me know if you tried!
1. Continue laser therapy. 2. Take Vit D and iron supplements. 3. Use Nizoral once or twice a week (recommended by my dermatologist). 4. Minoxidil 5% (many women use it even after giving birth). 5. Regular scalp exfoliation (I use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% and it works wonders). 6. Spironol (but maybe only if you're officially diagnosed with AGA).
@@laya1901 I distribute it evenly on my scalp (the applicator makes it really easy to do so), massage it in for a few seconds and leave it on for about 10 minutes before washing my hair. It's quite strong so I use it once every two weeks.
I heard that you have to use minoxidil for the rest of your life if you start it. It actually makes my head really itchy if I use it more than a few times a week even though I don’t really have that sensitive skin but I have very thin hair and severe rheumatoid arthritis. I wondered if there isn’t something I can talk to my primary care doctor or dermatologist about to help with thinning hair. I am on methotrexate, which is a chemotherapy drug, which I know it does not help and I am also on prednisone and I will never probably get off either of them but I don’t want that to mean that my hair is just doomed to get worse and worse as time goes on
I tried so many of the things you mentioned for about 3 yrs with no success (but definitely a lighter wallet). I finally just followed my dermatologist's recommendation and used the LIQUID version (not foam) of minoxidil. She specifically recommended Costco's version that you can only buy online, not in stores. It was about $20 for a 6 month supply and I FINALLY saw hair growth. I've been using it once a day for almost 5 months and it's so incredible I could cry while writing this. I used nothing else during this time except Nizoral shampoo once or twice a week (also at the suggestion of my derm). So when you're through using or trying all the other things, at least give it a try! It's not fast, but it can certainly work for many people! I see it as part of my skincare routine and it takes about 45 seconds to do it. Whatever you do, I wish you success! ❤
I love that we talk about this, many people have the same problem. My hair has always been sh*t, so I want to give it the best shot- what I think helped is scalp massaging. The TO hair serum made my scalp itchy 😏
@@j.rjunior5584 she does have beautiful hair! If you look at videos from a few months ago, you can notice more visible scalp at her part. I think there is a big improvement from then!
@@j.rjunior5584 Well I think her hair still looks good, but you can see that it got thinner over time and that the hairline got a little wider. She is comparing her now hair to what it used to be, so even if it still looks ok, it might be concerning.
@@jaimieblosser1966 I see it now. But her situation is mainly at the front top scalp. You can kinda see it thinner. But even than I think her hair is still pretty much normal, yes her hair may be a lot thicker when she was younger but as you age your hair age a bit as well. Also genetics plays a huge role in terms of how your hair will turn out as you age, also your health and foods you eat as well. But overall, I think her hair is still Normal tho, I just think she is ageing. I'm not sure how old she is.
Tips from someone who suffered hair loss after extreme weight loss/stress (not sure if the same will help if it’s alopecia, but this is working for me) - give hair a break from heat/bleach/dye - multivitamins (make sure to get checked for any deficiencies) - varied diet (nuts, fruits, veg, eggs, oily fishes and meat high in protein for biotin) - scalp massager for when you’re washing hair to help stimulate hair follicle growth - hair oil to protect ends of hair - braid hair rather than put in tight buns to avoid strain on the hair - frequent cuts (chopping my hair short helped my hair appear fuller when it was at it’s thinnest!!) - hair masks which include rosemary oil to put in overnight before wash days - patience! After starting to lose my hair in 2020, I’m now only starting to grow back to the volume it used to be! For anyone worried about hair loss, please speak to a doctor about your thyroid levels as well as that can be a contributing factor ☺️ I hope this helps anyone searching through the comments section worrying about hair loss like I did 2 years ago!
I have androgenetic alopecia and here's what grew back a MASSIVE amount of my hair: rosemary oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil mixed with rapeseed oil (merely chose that as a carrier oil because it is produced locally in my country). Also, dermarolling the scalp and Floradix, a vegan liquid iron supplement that also is fortified with all the vitamins that are super essential.
it's so nice to hear it worked! I was also diagnosed 2 years ago and my oh my its been a struggle. I'm on minoxidil (the men one) and I take vitamin d too, all this got from my doctor. but if there is more I can do I will, I am a bit weary of dermarolling because I'm afraid it's like microneedling, isn't it? it seems safe if it worked for you.
@@L_San87 you have to be super careful! Only do it once a week on a clean scalp and make sure to clean your dermaroller before and after use with rubbing alcohol.
@niamh Sheridan I feel your pain. I'm 43 and I've been battling AGA since I was 26. I don't know how many bottles of Rogaine I've used, I've lost count. Of course, to no avail as it never restored my hair to its former glory. Would you care to share how many drops of each oil you add to the carrier oil you use? Thank you.
As another curly girl with low density hair, I have learned that you shouldn’t be going to bed with wet hair, especially plopped. It can cause hair breakage and fungus. You should invest in a silk pillowcase or slip. It’s amazing for hair retention and it’s great for your facial skin.
About five years ago my mom passed and my daughter and husband simultaneously got very sick and then I got sick all three different illness's. Beyond the stress and grieving I didn't know that I was beyond low in vitamin d and b also I had really bad endometriosis to the point where my ovaries weren't working and I had zero estrogen. So I have been experiencing hair loss and weight gain and am doing pretty much what you're doing. I guess we'll do this together .
So sorry, hope you all heal up soon. God bless 💙 my hairline is out of whack too, vitamin D deficient. Only a tiny bit has grown back so far & it's been over 6 months. Could be worse tho.
@@mintyblue3819 I've been using the bosley shampoo. It doesn't have medication in it, it just helps detox the scalp and it's helping a bit. Worth a try .
@@lexi-the-hildafolk6300 thanks for the tip, I usually go with head & shoulders for a deep clean but it's so drying. I'll check it out. If your hair loss is hormonal- maybe look into rosemary oil if you don't want to do minoxidil. It helps block androgens, very similar.
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I started to notice my hairline spreading and hair thinning some years ago, but I didn't do anything about it until May 2021. For an entire year with no breaks, I've been using minoxidil, the iRestore helmet, Viviscal supplements (sorry, not vegan), and good ol' Head & Shoulders (just the shampoo, not the 2 in 1) for the zinc pyrithione. The results have been life-changing, and that's not hyperbole! I wish I could show you the before and after pics. I went from having to do a combover of sorts to being able to part my hair down the middle again. Because I threw everything at my problem, I have no idea what's most helpful, so I'm just going to keep on going with my routine, with my doctor's blessing.
3 things: check the pH of your shampoo (they might be destroying it), check your thyroid gland (T3 and T4) along with your pituitary gland (blood tests). Vitamins/minerals: magnesium (research it, not all are well absorbed), D3, Vitamina C and Zinc, they all affect the absorption of one another. If you are deficient in one of them, you'll be deficient in the others. If you are vegetarian or vegan you need B groups vitamins. Good luck!
Also one has to be mindful what one is taking the supplements with. I have been taking iron in the past but it did not work bc as it turned out caffeine (coffee, black, green and grey tea etc) and foods such as certain nuts and brown rice inhibit the absorption of iron. It also supposed to e taken on an empty stomach. Since I take these into account my hair has grown like 6inches in like 9 months after having the same hairlength for over 15 fckn years. The other thing is that one needs to make sure that the supplements are actually can be absorbed by the body in general.
Hi, Cassandra! I’m not even remotely trained or schooled in dermatology or “hair science” but when I stopped dying my hair, within six months I was shocked by the new growth coming in. It’s been over two years and it feels like my hair is at least 50% thicker now. (my hair is curly, but I still do at home blowouts much of the time)
I'm 53 yo. My hair started thinning in my late 30s due to thyroid and autoimmune disease (I am aware of your medical conditions from a prior video). In October 2021, I stopped coloring my hair (previously done by a professional once monthly). For the 10 years leading-up to my stopping color, I had scalp pain and lost hair every time I had my hair colored, especially along the frontal hairline (much like you). In the last 7 months since stopping the color, I've had a huge amount of hair regrowth and my part line has filled in in a way I thought was no longer possible - scalp pain disappeared 3 months from stopping the coloring. While I realize my hair will never be what it was in my 30s, the improvement from stopping coloring alone has been amazing. All that said, if you color your hair, the chemicals in the color may be contributing to your hair loss. Had I known how coloring was impacting my hair, I would have embraced silver/gray in my early 40s and rocked it like so many younger women who have embraced their natural color. Just something to think about.
I have celiac’s and I have a genetic variation that makes me reactive to a lot of the foods and supplements that help with hair, which is one of the things I’ve always struggled with because of these autoimmune issues. I’ve used a mix of black castor oil, rosemary oil and jojoba oil in an old fix plus mini spray bottle overnight and I’ve also been more strict with my anti inflammatory diet and I’ve definitely seen more baby hairs and thickness come back. Cass, you might want to get genetic testing done for gene mutations for stuff like MTHFR . Also wouldn’t recommend the gummies they’re really sugary and sugar does impact the kidneys :(
I also have that Jean and @ suffer from severe rheumatoid arthritis! I was diagnosed at age 5 with the onset of it and just recently actually had genetic testing for my psychologist appointments and found this out and it’s kind of a common genetic trait. I’ve been having a lot of issues with different foods affecting me as I get older but obviously they can play a role in inflammation as well. Maybe I should ask some questions about that to my rheumatologist. At age 37, I still suffer from rheumatoid arthritis that goes through spurts and I am on it so many biologic medications and steroids and different things and have already had six joint replacements, all before the age of 30. Genetic testing is so fascinating.
She is marfanoid and already mentioned testing. Im sure the doctors are includign it. But celiac is also linked to hypermobile conditions and you would probs benefit in getting tested for EDS. 😁
I feel you, I am taking all the vitamins, have been on Minoxidil 5% for a long time, started iRestore 8 months ago and in June will try PRP treatments.
@@dianatrif7085 Honestly, I feel like Minoxidil does the most out of all the things I'm doing, but I do think iRestore has made my hair grow faster but not thicker.
@@Ok-cb5lw I'm so happy that it worked for you! I don't want to get my hopes up too much because I don't want to be super disappointed. But I'm hoping that it will at least reduce how much I shed daily!
Dude as someone with a chronic condition that requires drugs which cause hair loss, this hits hard. It fucking sucks. Thanks for making this vid. I can’t even use minoxidil or finasteride as they clash with my other meds. I’ve tried ALL the other things and nothing works. Good luck on your trichological journey! 💕
I'm with you. Curly thinning hair. We need a Manes By Mell hotline! I just purchased the Mielle Rosemary Scalp Oil per her recommendation in a video. I'm hoping it will help.
I lost a spot out of my hairline from wearing pony tails too tight, and i used this oil and i noticed results of hair regrowth within like 6 weeks i think. I was shocked it helped! I used it 2x a week
Hi, Cassandra! I used that exact led/laser helmet plus vegamour and my hair grew back SO fast!! I lost hair due to horrible stress, but that helmet is absolute magic. I highly recommend doing both!
That helmut is amazing. Before I got it I was buying wigs. I've been using it twice daily for a couple of years and my hair is long and plenty thick. A little thin at the crown but I'm 70. I donated the wigs.
@@sunflower0ksa I used minoxidil overnight for the first six months as well as the helmut, but the scalp has to be clean when using the helmut. After that I only used the helmet. I didnt have any extra hair fall when I stopped using minoxidil.
I have had hair loss to the point my scalp was starting to burn when sitting out in the sun. I believe it is hormonal hair loss, as my mom has it too. I do a lot of things, but the ONE thing that grew back my hair was the Minoxidil 5%. I also added the ordinary hair density, and I have an i-grow led helmet, but even though I do those other two, it is the Minoxidil 5% that stopped my hair loss (it was coming out so fast!) and then grew back my hair in my hair line. I was also embarrassed by my widening part - and this has solved it. It convinced my Mom to do it too, and she has results. Yes, it can make your hair a bit icky, but do it at night,and brush out your hair the next day and it is worth it!! I swear. Good luck! I know how disheartening this can be and it is wonderful you are sharing. But I promise, do the Minoxidil for 3 months and see.
I also had good results with minoxidil. I use the rogaine for women foam. And I always blow dry my hair with styling products and find that I don’t have to deal with a weird residue. My hair growth has significantly improved. I also struggled with the widening part and it’s much better today. I use rogaine maybe 2-4 times a week depending on how much I wash my hair. I’ve been using it for a little over 6 months and my part looks wayyyyy better. I also use a scalp massager like the one in the video.
I have pretty severe hair loss that started when I was 15. I'm now 30 and just went to see a dermatologist about it last summer. I was prescribed spironolactone and started oral Minoxidil a couple of months after that and I'm already seeing positive change in my hair. It will take me another couple of months to see the full effects of my medications but I'm very encouraged so far. I had a scalp punch biopsy and it's confirmed that I have androgenetic alopecia and I just feel lucky that my body is responding to spironolactone and Minoxidil (I started with topical, then switched to oral Minoxidil). I haven't had any side effects from the meds so I'm able to take them indefinitely. Or at least until I hit menopause. Btw, I asked my dermatologist (who is also a hair loss specialist) if I should consider changing my diet or adding vitamins and supplements and she said not to. And I also use OTC Nizoral shampoo every few days.
Hi, Cassandra I am happy and very proud of you for sharing your struggles with us since I believe it helps other to find awareness and to seek help.... I am 41 years old also vegan I started my journey since I was 11( eating whole foods and minimizing animal suffering) and in my experience has always brought nothing but good things among good health! I was diagnosed with telegen efluvium at the beginning of this year.... it took me a year to ask for help🙃 ( divorce, the pandemic, fear a lot uncertainty, loosing my job ) so a lot of stress going on!! After 6 months, when the pandemic started i noticed massive hair shedding that kept getting worst and worst!! while I know there are many reasons for hair loss genetics, diet deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and stress in my case what helped me tremendously was incorporating vitamins , shampoo and conditioner with DHT blockers that was the game changer plus, minimizing stress ( I know very hard when you see clumps of hair falling off🥺 ) but with patience, lots of self love ❤️ pampering yourself anything that makes you happy 😊 facials, 💆♀️ massages, pets, exercising, reading 📚 educating ourselves specially about hair loss is the key to understand what we are dealing with and take action.... Diet plays a huge role in hair loss so please make sure you are eating enough protein, vitamin D, zinc, iron, biotin , healthy fats, lots of fruits and veggies, fermented foods, drinking lots of water ( please take care of your gut everything starts there ) inflammation #1 disbalances in our gut creates a lot problems for our health so again always seek professional help...... here are my recommendations adding probiotics and prebiotics ( there is a product called SEED excellent in my opinion) so from vitamins( Foligrowth Advance Trichology with DHT blockers ) i highly recommend watching Dr. Williams Gaunitz he is full of knowledge he created amazing products and videos that addresses the cause of hair loss, and will benefit you then for shampoo and conditioner Botanical Green Care they are beyond the best!! organic, pure essential oils, and selective ingredients that work together to block DHT that is the main cause of hair loss.... ( the tea tree eucalyptus is my favorite and thr lemongrass ) and the best part they smell divine, leave your hair soft and manageable ( i have long hair ) and is so good for your scalp then I only recommend once a month to oil your hair no more than that and don't leave over night only for and hour since you don't want to create build up and make things worst the brand I use is blue beautifly amalaki oil scalp serum..... and the most important and sometimes overlooked advise is sleep 😴 so make sure you are getting enough sleep! I hope this truly helps! I saw improvement in just a month and after 5 months in this protocol my hair shedding is minimal back to normal, lots of hair growing! so happy 🙂😃 wishing everyone much health, peace and hapiness!! God bless you all!! And Good luck in your journeys !!❤️🤗✨️
I've been experiencing hair loss for around 10 years. I've tried lots of things and this week I'll be getting Exosomes injected into my scalp and getting a red-light cap as well. I'm really hoping it works because I want to cry every day.
As someone with alopecia- I appreciate this video so much. I’ve been dealing with it since 17. Always recommend going to a dermatologist first, even better if you find a hair loss specialist. If you’re in the Chicago area- HIGHLY recommend Dr Omer Ibrahim. He also recommended the Revita Shampoo and conditioner.
@@shannonlynnmomof3 I have! I can’t say the shampoo has helped specifically but it works really well with my hair and doesn’t get super oily like it used to
I use the Revita shampoo and conditioner and I quite like it. Also, I take pumpkin seed oil supplements, as I’ve read it treats Alopecia and thinning hair.
After being on strong prescription meds during some major illness a few years ago, I was losing way more than a few strands of hair each day like normal. My fine hair was getting so thin that my pink scalp was showing through all over my head. I did a lot of research, and found ingredients in common in supplement blends that had a lot of people who said they worked. I didn't order the blends, just the ingredients that my research showed worked. I started taking saw palmetto, biotin, DHEA, moringa, B-complex, and magnesium. I also take Vitamin C and a multi-mushroom capsule, but those are for my immune system. Anyway, my blend worked! It took a couple of months, but I suddenly noticed little hairs about and inch long all over my head. I had thought that my hair was breaking off and was seriously worried until I realized this was new growth. Now, a few years later, I have no gaps and scalp areas peeking through. My hair is still fine, but I have a lot more of it. This worked for me.
how did u blend it together I also heard D.H.T helps stimulate new growth rice extract and rice water Rosemary oil pumpkin seed oil Cedarwood oil tee tree oil mint and caffeine are all promising but need more research so said doctor Dray.
I believe gut flora can affect our hair...and a ton of other things in our bodies that we would not otherwise suspect. It may be worth looking into as you have mentioned you have had gut issues. I'm looking forward to your updates, I'm sure you will be successful in finding the right solution for you!
I sympathize with your plight. I am menopausal, and I think that’s the root of my hair loss, although my hair has always been fine and easily broken. The last year has been very stressful, and I’m sure that hasn’t helped. I am opting for the natural approach… I have stopped dying my hair (which I know is awful for it), and I’m letting the grey grow in. The cool part is that it gives me a clear line to determine where I am starting the “hair healing” journey. I have switched over to “The Kure” by Anika for hair care, and I’m using The Ordinary’s hair serum. Here’s a tip - don’t dribble it on your scalp. Put a couple of drops on your fingers, hold your head upside down, and carefully thread your fingers in at the scalp to rub in the oil. It takes about 6-8 drops to cover my whole scalp this way, and there is no greasiness. I only wash my hair once a week, so that’s saying something. Washing your hair less, using a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush, and using something anti-frizz will also help. I’m early in my journey, but I’m really hopeful… if I can’t grow any more, I at least don’t want to lose any more. Good luck to you!
oh, Cassandra, I really feel for you! ❤️❤️❤️ if no one yet brought it up: Afope Atoyebi is trichologist here on youtube that I think you should really check out she has many many videos on care for curly hair and few on iron deficiency hair loss, may be she could also answer some of your questions she's truly amazing, so informative and fun, it's a shame she doesnt have more subscribers, so if you finds her content useful, give her a shot out one way or another, I really hope that your hair situation will improve soon, but you will always be the most beautiful butterfly no matter what!🦋
Get your iron levels(ferritin too) vitamin A and vitamin D checked. If any of those are low it will cause hair loss. I know personally from malnurishment I'm going through.
I was going through this. I still am, but it's not as progressive as it used to be. I was prescribed once spironolactone and that was incredibly effective. It also helped with acne, but at some point, I got off of it and just started eating well, massaging my scalp, washing my hair less, and supplementing, and it had the same effect without the drastic shedding of stopping medication. I believe my hair loss has to do with hormonal imbalance, but the more I see doctors about it...the more they say my levels are fine. So I am truly at a loss for it lol. My hair is still thick like before, but not as full. I'd like to follow up with another dermatologist for a second opinion, but in the meantime: it really matters that you eat nutrient dense foods and minimize stress as much as possible. Stimulate hair follicles is a must. I do this with massage, brushing gently at night, and simply using shampoo that isn't stripping (at this time, I simply use head and shoulders, but I'll be switching it to something that is more moisturizing, because it's starting to make my hair dull lol). Nothing with biotin in it will help (trust me). Eat your nutrients. Use high end products if you must and supplement if you must, but only take medication if your doctor has gone through the proper assessment. Otherwise: you will SHED. For nothing. :l My next step apart from seeing another doc is to try topical ingredients that have data behind it. C: My biggest piece of advice: I understand that it's frustrating and that all you want to do is hurry to find a cure. But the more patient you are, the more you give products, treatments, ANYTHING time to work, the happier you will be with the results.
Guuuurl, took it from someone that deals with hair loss for 14 years: if you have oily roots and hair loss, you MUST wash that hair every single day. The oil build-up can clog your folicules and not only weaken it and make the hair fall, but also can make it harder for this hair folicule to continue to live on your head. Hair loss, especially for women, is extremely difficult emotionally and to diagnose the cause. I never really found out the cause of mine even after multiple doctors and treatments. I don't say that to descourage you but just so you know: you're not alone! I've started a new treatment recently and seems like it's going to help, so do not lose hope. And don't be afraid of minoxidyl as well: it's not a miracle solution as the doctors say it is, but it does help. You'll have to use it for a looong time, if ever comes to it, and you'll have to slowly get off of it so your hair won't fall again. But it really does help, especially with those folicules that are about to die. It can also buy you time in order to other treatments to work. I hope you find what's causing this and continue to share with us
I had hair loss from autoimmune but some steps helped resolve the hair loss. The first sign of improvement is not hair growth but less shedding. While working at a dermatology clinic one of the NPs recommended I use 5% mens minoxidil 1x a day. Along with that I used the iRestore (maybe once weekly I wasn't good at consistency with this) and took Hair Skin and Nails supplements, PLUS vitamin b12. This took months but the results were worth it. Everyone is different, wishing you luck!
cassandra i've been watching your videos since i was in school and you helped me loads while dealing with my acne. the last couple of years i've been losing hair like crazy and to see you face the same problem and actually talk about it made me feel so much better. thank you
I really appreciate you addressing hair loss, I have thyroid disease and my hair has fallen so badly in the last few years and it makes me feel awful. I’ve cut it really short and I’ve been trying a million things to improve the growth and stop fallout and breakage. Thank you for addressing this ❤️
Thank you for addressing this, lady. Incidentally, my dermatologist told me that Rogaine for men is fine for women. The only reason that it says "Not recommended for women" is that the $ for research was only tested for males . Also, "Rogaine for Women" (in the pink box, of course) has half of the active ingredient than the men's.
I've heard that a lot of women do well on a lower percentage. Lots of men need the higher percentage and for some it doesn't work at all. It def shouldn't be more expensive though! Big dislike to that.
Its not recomended to woman because its teratogen meaning it will hurt the fetus. So if a woman uses this she shouldnt get pregnant until she doesnt use it anymore.
I had been experiencing the same type of hair loss as you for like 3 years. Interestingly enough, I found that air drying my hair was contributing to my hair loss. I've been using a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat for the last 6 months and it's helped tremendously. I think my hair is easily breakable when it's wet. Also, being low on B12 (which was affecting my stress and depression too) contributed to it... and I've been taking probiotics religiously for like a year! My hairline has improved a lot.
I had similar hair loss issues. Clumps of hair coming out in my brush and when I showered. My doctor wanted to put me on Minoxidil, but I didn't want to shell out money on that. I increased my vitamin D, and starting cutting out shampoos, conditioners, and soaps with fragrances and other additives in them. I did that for a few months and didn't really notice any difference. At the beginning of the year I started putting a few drops of Rosemary Oil into my shampoo and I massage it into my scalp with a silicon device every time I shower. Once a week I take Pumpkin Seed Oil and mix it with Rosemary Oil and leave it on my scalp overnight. It has been over 4 months now and my hair is no longer falling out in clumps. I have baby hairs growing in on the sides. I just ordered some Pumpkin Seed Oil softgels and I'm hoping that I'll see even more success with those.
I want the I -restore cap! It's been on my wish list also. They had a black Friday sales last year. The studies show it works. For now I use my Omilux face mask. I try it keep it close to my scalp as possible. Thanks for sharing your journey. You can use the men's minoxidil is 5% women's is 2% I believe. My dermatologist told me that's the only difference. Yes, it does makes my hair so sticky DoctorLY on UA-cam has a nice video on this subject. I also LOVE Dr. Dray!!! ❤️ please make more videos on your progress.
Girl, Kerastase Genesis just made my hair FULL again, I was having a huge crisis with hair falling, and I was getting scared. The full range of Genesis, specially the serum, OH BOY did wonders. I used Aveda invati advanced scalp revitalizer too, but I didn't notice a lot of changes compared to Kerastase genesis. My hair is getting healthy again :)
But kerastase is from l’oreal . Not cruelty free😔 So if someone, like me, does not want brands who test on animals that person won’t buy it. Good for you that it works. ❤️ If it was cruelty free, I would try it
I went through two bouts of telogen effluvium in three years; after the second, my hair was so thin you could see my scalp all over. I tried supplements and they did nothing; what has actually worked is daily scalp massage and weekly hot oil treatments of jojoba, amla, and rosemary oil -- I mix that up and then leave it on my head all Sunday. I also use a sandalwood comb rather than a brush, which pulls out far less hair than a brush. You might try a side part meanwhile -- I found that it made the thinning less noticeable while it was growing back in. It looks like your hair loss is mostly concentrated in that one spot, and a side part might help conceal it. The key thing is just to be patient, however hard it is.
As a curly girl with thinning, color treated hair, I've been trying Redken's Extreme Length and so far I've really liked it. Texture wise I definitely see improvements but still keeping an eye out for length. The only con is the price😬
Girl I would seriously consider talking to ur doc about adding Low Dose Oral Minoxidil onto your regime!! I've been taking it since December, and OH MY GOD!! My hair has EXPLODED! My friends notice a HUGE difference and they bring it up frequently! There's been alot of new studies out within the last few years that show low doses of the Minoxidil PO. I take 5mg (for women I'd say prolly start at 1.25mg, half a 2.5mg pill). Getting the blood flowing has done some MAJOR things to my hair. I've cried thinking about how amazing it's been. Best of luck my love!
So...I went through a serious hair loss issue. I had multiple thinning spots and one almost fully bald spot. It was from some medical issue that I had. I ended up using Nioxin (which I now know is not cruelty-free) that seriously worked. I worked with my derm and my hair dresser to see if we could fix the balding and thinning because at 22ish...it was really hard to see...especially as a woman. If there is a cruelty-free option I seriously suggest using it. I used the one that worked for curly color treated hair and once my hair color wasn't a worry just the one for curly hair. I hope whatever you do works and helps!
Dr Dray also mentioned a study citing pumpkin seed oil capsules (200mg in the morning, and another 200mg at night) as showing improvements in hair growth for people with hair loss. I recently bought a used iRestore on ebay for about half the price of a new one. I plan on coupling the iRestore with Vegamour, topical rosemary oil, pumpkin oil capsules, the Inkey List caffeine solution, and that scalp stimulator head scratchy doo-hickey.
I had covid 11/20. Started major hairloss after. Assumed it would eventually go away. 9/21 i finally went to a dr. After all my labs came back normal i was sent to a dermatologist/ had a biopsy. Came back as scarring-alopecia. Even the derm was shocked. Was told i was SOL on what was lost, and just try to prevent more. I was almost bald by the time i saw my dermatologist. He started steroid shots, droppers, rogaine, and doxycycline. I added in pumpkin oil, tumeric/curcumin. Also started b12 injections with vit D and ALA. Started all this in 11/21. Went off doxycycline in 3/22. Ive had almost full regrowth, and am just hoping to not have a relapse. Anyone having severe hairloss should go ASAP for a scalp biopsy if labs come back good.
Writing from Poland here, here in Poland we have so many doctors that check your hair and hair follicles, most beauty salons have people specializing in hair loss or hair issues! Is this not available in the USA. There are many tests the specialist or doctor can do, like test follicles, get your blood test, they even do RF procedure on your scalps. Get your blood tests done and than go see a good doctor for your hair! Good luck!!!
So as someone who has tried literally everything for hair loss including supplements, oils, prp, minoxidil, finasteride, laser caps, spironolactone, etc- the only things that really seemed to make a difference were microneedling and minoxidil. Getting my iron levels up may have helped a little as well. And unfortunately I didn’t get much regrowth, just slowed down the hair loss.
@@mortymordorwubbalubbadubdu703 Gin Amber has videos. It is proven to work. It has for me. I do red light therapy wirh my omilux face mask. My dermatologist told me to use multiple modalities. I also use the 5% modoxidal. The Telsa comb high frequency...when I can remember to use it, per my Doctor's suggestion. 5 minutes or so. Start early..once it's gone it's gone. After having a baby I lost a lot of hair. It's horrible.
How long did you take spiro and fina before deciding they don’t work for you? Im on the verge of trying one of them .. and if you don’t mind me asking about what kind of hair loss you have ?
@@sunflower0ksa first doctors said Telogen effluvium and then they said it was Androgenetic Alopecia though I actually had low androgen levels. I think they just don’t know sometimes so maybe it’s genetic or chronic illness related. I took finasteride for a year with no change. Spiro I continued to take because it did help keep my skin extremely clear and made my hair less oily.
I'm with you on this. I keep getting my hair falling out like crazy. Hairdresser advice me to actually count how many strands are falling out daily. And on average it turned out to be 400-500 strands, which is a lot. But when I wanted to speak to doctor about it, they said that my hair is fine without even looking into that. Even though now I have less than half of hair density I used to have several years ago. What I've tried: taking biotin, taking vitamin d and iron (still deficient in both, so I guess it's not absorbing properly), tried using Banish pen on my hairline, used rosemary oil, hair serums, flaxseed masks, coconut oil masks. I really don't know what else to do. The only thing that saves me that it looks like my hair grows quite fast. I really wish you all the best on your hair journey and will be really interested in seeing effectiveness of different things you will try.
Oh, by the way, I was using permit oil and rosemary oil straight on scalp without diluting and it didn't burn me. Not sure why, I didn't dilute it because after diluting it felt like it was too weak. In regards to hair shampoos, I really liked Nioxin.
If this has been going on for over 6 months it might be Chronic Telogen Effluvium with Androgenetic Alopecia. You should see a dermatologist that is also a trichologist.
I am here for this!! I took a migraine medication for 7 years and I lost a LOT of hair as a side effect. I have wondered for years if I can do anything to grow my hair back. I can't wait to see what your results are.
I’ve got early-stage androgenetic alopecia. I went to a hair specialist who prescribed me a serum, derma roller for the scalp, and vitamins and my hair is growing back! Certainly worth a visit to a dermatologist or hair specialist
Have you ever been to a functional medicinal practitioner (like a chiro who specializes in this)? Hair thinning and loss has a LOT to do with malabsorption due to gut dysbiosis (a Candida Albicans overgrowth) & intestinal permeability. (Heal the gut, heal SO many things, including even hair thickness.) 💜
What actually helped me battle hair loss and hair damage was to dry my hair. I'm curly and use the hovering method with a diffuser (which Manes by Mell also uses). Leaving your hair wet for long periods of time damages the hair shaft and makes it prone to breakage.
I’ve been doing PRP, once a month for 5 months. 2 months in and I’ve got so many new 1cm hairs. It’s like fertilizer for your hair. My doctor made sure my iron and vitamin D was high so my body had the tools to grow the new hair. All the best!
@@lillyfox2537 no I didn’t want to start something I knew I would probably find hard to continue. I don’t like the way it makes my hair look or having to do it every day otherwise the results won’t last. I’ll see how this goes first. So far so good. At my clinic it only costs $150 per treatment for 5 treatments so the expense is not ongoing either.
@@ironmaidenfitness654 WOW good for you! I have to wait awhile until I see a Dermatologist for PRP (high demand for hair growth sadly). I'm afraid to wait much longer b/c so much hair has been lost :( I started Dutasteride. my hormone test came back super super low testosterone so i'm going to start something for that. too many things haha. still on the fence w/ minox
I met you a number of years ago in Vegas! I am so sorry to hear about this latest concern! I am so glad you are sharing. I have used Rosemary and I'm partial to the Doterra Barnd of essential oils. The only thing my mom and I found to work and bring back hair growth ...cuz mom will only use super easy... Monat Intensive Repair Treatment...spray morning and night. Good Luck!!! I can't wait to hear about your success on hair growth!!! Continuing to send good energy your way!!! I was impressed by you from the moment we spoke together -and I continue to be as I watch you!!! Have an awesome day!
I was legit going through the same problem, I thought it was just aging(soon to be 32😩)or stress, then I also thought maybe it was from just having a baby 2 years ago, or just a combination of it ALL...but I started taking 2 different cheap vitamins from Target in February and I have almost full eyebrows, and my hairline is soooo much fuller now, I was literally shocked..let me say this too, I have been drawing my eyebrows on since I was in highschool, literally since 2005 because I had over plucked, and shaved them so much to the point they would not grow..like AT ALL... So when my eyebrows started growing I was freaking out, I haven't had eyebrows in YEARS!! so I am sticking to my "regimen" lol so what I have been taking is the Target brand UP & UP biotin 5,000 mcg, I take 2 of these at bedtime EVERY NIGHT..and the other is the same brand Targets UP & UP biotin plus keratin tablets 10,000 mcg biotin 100 mg keratin, I take 1 of these EVERY NIGHT! So in all I take 3 tablets and I have seen AMAZING results, I wish I could post pictures here to show my before & after but I can't so you would just have to take my word, but that's what has been working for me, may not work for everyone, but it's literally changed my self esteem so much!!! Oh and the price lol they are both under $5 I think one was like $3.94 and the other may have been like $4 something. I have recommended these to EVERYONE I know that mentions hair loss... Wishing you all the luck in the world girl, I hope you can find something that works for you 😘
Did all of that Biotin make you break out on your face at all? I was taking a different Biotin supplement, and stopped because I thought it was causing breakouts.😞
@@kristennelson3190 naw I haven't had any abnormal breakouts since I have been taking it...**TMI** I have only been breaking out when it's my time of the month as I always do, nothing besides that though
@@britt08 I think I'm gonna try again - my hair is falling like crazy! Thanks for giving the details of the vitamins you take - I'm gonna check them out next Target run!👍
@@kristennelson3190 oh no problem, I hope it can help you, and hopefully not break you out this time around, you don't have to take as many as I am, the bottles instructions actually recommend only taking one, but when I googled how much biotin an adult can take it was under the amount I am taking so that's the only reason I take so much, definitely recommend going with what's directed to take😊 oh and another thing obviously EVERYTHING has increased in price, I went to purchase more last night and online the biotin were now $4.89 for 120 tablets and the biotin+ keratin is $5.99 for 60 tablets and $9.99 for 120 tablets, so there was a price increase there too since the last time I purchased them🙄 ....as with EVERYTHING!!🤦🏽♀️
Try changing up your parts from a middle to a side part. Constantly parting your hair in the same spot and applying tension over and over can cause stress to follicles and increase hair loss. Also want to add that the blood builder supplements really work. I noticed my hair was becoming really dry and brittle and was not as thick as it use to to be. I suspected I was low on iron. I’ve been taking them for a couple of months now, and I’m shocked by how thick my hair has become.
Lost my hair when I was 5, 40 years later I'm still at square 1 and to be honest past caring. But thyroid, vitamin D, biotin and Iron are an issue. There is no miracle for alopecia, in my experience dermatologists are shooting in the dark. Tcells are an issue with alopecia. If you find a valid miracle send it my way, because I've never found one. Alopecia can also be an autoimmune condition I have a variety of those. Alopecia is more than a skin problem it's more of a internal issue, the most successful treatment which can be temporary is steriods injected into the scalp. Treatment is usually for 6 months it may fall out after or it may not. I was told my thymus could have been the cause of my alopecia and sarcoidosis as I'm in my 40s and it's enlarged, but nothing can be done.
Love this dialogue! New Nordics Hair Volume Gummies are the holy grail! Since I started taking this, my hair grows close to an 3/4 inch a month - downside, I have to dye my roots 2x a month now. I also noticed my nails are very thick for the first time in my life. I have tried every single hair growth suppleament on the market - by far the best product out there, delicious and reasonably priced. Also check out Philip Kingsley Trichologist. Minoxidil burned the heck out of my scalp and was an absolutely no go.
The Ducray Anaphase shampoo paired with minoxidil is a great combo. My dermatologist recommended that combination to me and it did make my hair fuller and thicker. And I think there’s data showing that that shampoo improves minoxidil efficacy. Not sure if it’s vegan or sold in the US tho. Brazilian viewer here. And I continue to use minoxidil daily. If you stop you go back to where you started.
I'm a male in his mid twenties, minoxidil really improved my hair, it was really thin and was worried about losing it all but minoxidil is a miracle. Gonna check that shampoo that you are mentioning.
Surfactants like those in shampoo have been shown to help actives penetrate deeper. Minoxidil’s formula is really stuck in the stone age when you compare it to modern skincare serums. It has the potential to be a lot more effective on its own.
Washing with Vichy Dercos energising shampoo and conditioner, Minoxidil mens 5% and micro-needling every two weeks is saving my hair. Almost 7 months in and I hardly lose hair, when I couldn’t touch it without getting a few strands on my hand and hated washing my hair because I would lose tons every time. I feel hopeful I’ve slowed down my loss.
I have heard good things about weekly hot oil treatments (specifically Jamaican Black Castor Oil) and rice water rinses. Oil treatments made my hair so soft and shiny however I didn't continue for long enough to see the benefits of hair growth. I've recently started a weekly rice water rinse so hopefully I'll continue long enough to see results. I'm so interested to follow your journey and I hope you find something that works!
Hey Cassandra, I am going through the same thing. A few weeks ago, and before I saw Dr. Dray's posting of iRestore laser helmet, I researched, ordered and received a Kiierr laser helmet which has great reviews. I've got so much hope invested in this helmet! I'll be following your hair loss/laser helmet journey as I'm going through my own. Good Luck!
So proud of you using your platform to promote alopecia awareness. I have chronic telogen effluvium & androgenetic alopecia, which has been well managed for a few years now. Some things that worked for me: I use the iRestore have had an amazing experience on Nutrafol (VERY pricy), topical minoxidil (I use the foam without propylene glycol) oral minoxidil (the off-label dosage is tiny for alopecia compared to what they give for blood pressure) and oral spironolactone. I also highly recommend a liquid multivitamin, which are thought to have greater absorption & bioavailability (I also take a liquid vitamin D...all of mine are from the brand Mary Ruth Organiacs). I recently decided to try of the minoxidil liquid with topical spironolactone form Strut, which I can't comment on yet.
I have curly hair and have been dealing with a combination of hair loss and breakage, which sounds like that's what you're dealing with. On the hair side of things, if you heat style -- especially if you've heat styles for a long time -- you probably have damage. In that case, you want to look for protein treatments and poducts with hydrolyzed proteins. My favorite protein treatment is from Ecoslay, a wonderful smaller vegan brand. Camille Rose Naturals also has some excellent products. I also recommend investing in leave-in conditioners and styling creams or gels that will help your curls look good for longer and help lessen the heat styling. The brand you go with really depends on how curly your hair is naturally, which is actually quite difficult to tell ifyou have damage. Again, Ecoslay is an excellent play to start. If you aren' sleeping on silk or satin, start. It really, really makes a difference. As for scalp care, it looks like you're on the right track. Excess buildup can actually block hair follicles, so incorporating exfoliation is great. you may also want to wash your hair slightly more often. Using a clarifyer once a week paired with a cowash or moisturizing shampoo once or twice a week could help, but you need to be careful you're not stressing out your hair strands. Niacinamide can be applied to the scalp and is excellent for oil control, which would reduce the needto wash. You probably shouldn't apply oil to your scaalp if its already oily, but it may help if you apply it to your ends. Argan and jojoba are generally to go-to lightweight oils. Grapeseed oil is also excellent. On oil, hot oil treatments are heavenly. Lots of brands have oil blends intended to be used as a wash day hot oil treatment. They have a lot of claimed benefits, but you can also think of them as relaxing to helprelieve tension in your scalp and increase circulation. Als, that scalp brush you have? They make ones that vibrate. It's niiiiice. Amla is a great ingredient for hair loss, and doing a scalp mask on wash day may help. It also may be helpful to consult some Black curly hair youtubers. Black hair and mixed hair is different from nonblack cuurly hair, but we've got a loooooooooong cultural history of caring for curls. Starpuppy is a gret youtuber who deal with a lot of thinning and breakage, and Biance Renee is a great resource as wll because she has tried like. Every product (and she's mixed, so have silkier hair that would translate better to to product/technique recommendations). Curlychemistry isa cosmeti chemist I HIGHLY recomend, and GreenBeauty is another great resource for science-based approach. Good luck!
I have had crazy hair loss twice in my life. The first time was when I was becoming vegan. I wasn’t eating enough calories. My diet was fruits, veg and peanut butter but that’s kinda it. I wasn’t really getting in the fats. I did find that a multi vitamin helped. The second time I had gotten really ill, two weeks after it passed my hair started falling out. I have thick hair, so it was everywhere, like a dog shedding in spring. This continued for two to two 1/2 months before it was deemed a zinc and vit D deficiency. I was thin (see scalp thin) at the crown and thin on the rest of the top of my head. But I will say that Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo did noticeably help with in 3 or 4 weeks. I wouldn’t say I have dandruff but I was getting desperate.
PRP! I have great results in my clinic doing it on my clients. Definitely try it!: every month until you get the desired results and then every 3- 6-months as maintenance xx
Wishing you luck babe! I already have half my head shaved as an undercut mostly because I was annoyed. Autoimmune (IBD, psoriasis) and pcos so I lose hair like crazy, especially when I wash hair. Appreciate the tips and reviews here.
I did all the things you've discussed... supplements, shampoos, serums and even the irestore helmet (which maybe helped a bit.) I was doing any and everything I could just short of minoxidil, until finally I caved. Minoxidil is the only thing that has brought my hair back to the point that I am no longer self conscious. I've been using it for just under 2 years now. FYI, you can totally use the "men's" version. If using 5% strength just use once per day. Best of luck to you! Hair loss/thinning is an emotionally and psychologically draining thing to go through and I really feel for anyone having to deal with it.
This vid came at the perfect time …I always had really thick hair and the last couple years it’s just been getting so thin and falling out in handfuls ….I thought it was stress which it still could be but I’m desperate at this point to get my hair growing back in
As a nurse the main thing i can advice on in terms of supplements just get them trough a proper healthcare professional. Either via a doctor and blood test or more the alternative way there are scientific ways of testing that don't require blood tests and work in a more wholistic ways
I've have been interested in the iRestore helmet for a while but have been put off by only being able to find sponsored reviews. I am very much looking forward to your results and thoughts on it :)
The iRestore worked for me while I was in quarantine but keeping the schedule once I returned to work was hard. Also, Dr. Dray said pumpkin seed oil was good!
As someone who's going to med school and have stalked the entire faculty online, the majority of the profs are either bald or going bald and boy am I worried for myself.
There is so much I’ll love to tell you but first: I love you for admitting you know nothing about hair!!! So honest and real! 🙌 Now, based on my experience, I have a few questions: Do you color your hair? Amonia or not? Are your hormones ok? Have you tried oiling your hair? You might be interested in the kinky curly shampoo and conditioner. Vegan, cruelty free and clean. Very affordable too. I hope you see this! I experienced crazy hair fall due to my amonia free hair color and was blaming hormones until I found out. I tried many things and some not proven or published techniques worked wonderfully.
Hello! May I ask you what do you use to dye your hair (if you keep doing it)? I think that might be my problem but I don't know what to use instead ti dye my gray hairs.
The Minoxidil for women is actually necessary. The concentration is less for the women’s formula, having to do with how women react to it. As for shampoo & conditioner - I’m having hair loss after having had Covid 3 times & a product that has helped to slow down the loss is Pura Dor. I LOVE their products & have also noticed my hair isn’t as tangled, which happens with thinner hair. I used to have thick hair that didn’t tangle too much. So, maybe try their products.
Being brought up in an Indian subcontinental home, we use slightly heated coconut oil (sometimes mixed with castor oil for hair density growth) and then do a scalp message. We really let the oils soak and then wash it off with shampoo. It worked for me as long as i did it consistently (once or twice a week). I hope it helps.
I feel like everyone’s answers have at least some truth to them bc, for sure, everyone is different and diff things work on diff people. But from what I gather about hair thinning & loss is that if your body is stressed in any way- whether from a deficiency, disorder, what have you- then the scalp area is just one of those sensitive places that’s hit harder than others. Unfortunately, “stress” *includes* going in hard with products, devices, vitamins, etc. I know you mentioned that you weren’t going to try several methods at once, so good! Just keep that in the back of your mind- maybe one supplement, a couple/few products, one device at a time then? Also, idk what your hair routine is like but *how* you use products and devices is important too. The correct way to wash your hair, the correct way to condition, how often you cleanse your brush/comb (if at all, and which one you use), if you only stimulate your hair in the shower or bath or if you also do so before bed, what products/moisturizer you use and where (root, mid-shaft, ends), how filtered is your shower water (hard or soft water), etc. It’s actually a lot more similar to skin care than many people think! I could go on. And I want to make it clear that I’m not trying to worry you, or anyone that sees this comment- just that there are different factors that affect each one of us, so do your research! 1.) Do you have specific health concerns that affect factors leading to lack of hair growth or fragility? 2.) If so, what would- in theory- help reverse the situation? Then which gadgets, products, etc would help? If no specific health factors, go for more simple/gentler methods. 3.) What tools are you using to support the gadgets, products, etc, and do you take care of them? 4.) Do you let your scalp *rest and breathe* like you would with skincare or post-workout? 🤷♀️
I remember that before I included magnesium supplements, I was taking huge portions of vitamin D for months, but my levels remained low. I don’t know what’s the correlation exactly, I’m sure your doc will know!
Magnesium is pretty much a miracle. We need it for so, so many things but first and foremost to properly absorb/ distribute Vitamin D and Calcium throughout our bodies. So many people take too much calcium and it builds up in the wrong places such as in the blood and in the tendons. Magnesium puts calcium where it belongs!
I believe Rosemary oil is the most effective essential oil, it’s supposedly comparable to minoxidil, takes 6 months. Smells kinda funky but it might help! It might also be a thyroid issue? Could be too much DHT as well, so you could look into astaxanthin or saw Palmetto. I hear the laser hats are good too so that’s probably worth continuing on with. (I’d just be cautious about not getting too much of the light in your eyes.) If you’re having issues with low Vit D levels, it could be an issue with your gallbladder or low stomach acid. If you don’t produce enough bile, it’s much harder to absorb vitamin D. A vegan collagen precursor might help too. Basically anything I’ve heard of that’s supposed to help takes about 6 months to work, so I guess patience and consistency are key!
Hello Cassandra! I can relate with you, I have struggled with hormonal acne for many many years and now I'm suffering with hair loss too, my doctor which is a gynecologist and endocrinologist, has helped me a lot to the point where I barely have acné now, most of what I have are scars. With my hair loss my doctor gave me hormones, vitamins specifically for hair, skin, and nails, I continue taking spironolactone 50mg, vitamin C 500mg, and I use a shampoo that contains minoxidil at 2% and I'm recovering my hair back with my skin clear. I know every body is different, but I hope my experience can help in anyway and to find the right doctor.
You should get a proper diagnosis, before starting any treatment. I got diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia aka female patterned hair loss. I did not get any diagnosis until seeing a top dermatologist, who explained why my hair was looking less dense in certain areas and thinner. Previous dermatologists I saw, dismissed me because I did not experience hair visibly falling out. However, she explained if I don’t start a treatment, hair will eventually become thinner and thinner, until it stops being able to grow through the scalp. That’s why you ***MUST see a good dermatologist, experienced with hair loss and hair loss treatments and request a diagnosis. Don’t loose any more time. Vitamins will not work, if you do have female patterned hair loss.
I started losing my hair like 5 years ago but I thought it was normal, I was not so worried about it, but now I’m, I just turned 36 this April, and I’m about to start taking prenatal pills (it’s great for skin, hair, nails) and I’ll start doing the Ordinary serum for hair density , I love Shea moisture & Cantu. You should try liquid collagen, bone broth. Girl we are in this together! ❤
The ordinary hair serum has been my ride or die for YEARS. I routinely experience medical hair thinning because of multiple chronic illnesses. My hair is also wavy, 2b-ish. I find applying to my scalp after washing when my hair is still wet gives me best results. If you still find it makes your hair greasy maybe try applying the night before a wash. In my experience it’s not going to do miracles, it won’t fix the biological reason your hair is thinning/shedding, but after consistent use over several months I do notice more regrowth, especially around my hair line, compared to if I wasn’t using it. Hair shedded is only half of the issue, it really only becomes noticeable when your body cannot replace what’s been shed. I definitely find this gives my body a little boost when it’s struggling to do that.
I have PCOS and I’ve started to notice hair fall since I hit 30, and now my hair looks very similar to yours. Thank you so much for your suggestions! I’ll be trying the scalp massager, peppermint oil and pumpkin seed oil soft gels. Wish me luck! ✨🙏✨
What she recommends is a total gimmick. Oils are mostly useless for hair loss. The only one with an actual scientific study on is rosemary oil which is somewhat equivalent to Minoxidil.
I've had balding hair/alopecia since age 16. am 58 now. have been using Rogaine before it was even sold OTC. Had to get it formulating at a special pharmacist. at some age, you'd think one would come to terms with their alopecia. i have not. i purchased irestore in 2020. combined with nutrafol supplements (per my doctor's recommendation), these have helped. But I will never have a completely luscious mane. i still use rogaine daily, irestore every other day, and nutrofal 2 tabs daily. if you're on rogaine, you use just 2 tabs daily. i also see a dermatologist annually who specialized in baldness in women. For me it was between irestore or PRP (platelet rich plasma). i'm sure you've heard about that. Its also been proven to be very helpful but I did not want the maintenance of injections to my scalp 2-3 times/year. We are beautiful no matter how hair but are just using the tools available to us to look good for us!
I think you should let your hair go 100% curly. It looks so good on you and I think you will find that it will reduce the hair loss. Also do a big chop, use rosemary oil instead of peppermint and try Olaplex!!!!
Also are those Vitamin D pills D2 or D3? You need to take D3 5-10,000 IU's per day for deficiency and it's not going to work if you don't take it with K2 and Magnesium AND a fatty food. I eat mine with an avocado or Chia Seed pudding. Try Sports Research Plant-Based K2+D3. Also Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate. Seriously though: go curly, let go of your long hair with a nice cut, stop blow-drying and get on the Olaplex (especially 0 and three: it is an amazing bond building for your hair!!!) STAT!!!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I had sudden hair loss and thinning after having surgery. The things that worked the best for me where Vitamin D & K and I bought the LED Hair Wand for hair regrowth which helped. I tried many serums that didn't work and mostly dried out my scalp. The major turning point was when I stumbled across information about PRP injections that were given directly into the effected areas of my scalp. This jump started regrowth and within 6 months my hair was back on track. I had 6 sessions 5 weeks apart. What was interesting is that the regrowth hair has a wave to it and the rest of my hair is straight. I would strongly recommend PRP injections.
Oh My God Girl I’m With You! My mom‘s hair got really really thin about my age and she cut it all off until like a pixie cut so the weight of the hair wasn’t affecting her hair loss. Now that was in the 80s and we have way more things available to us. But when when is the time to go see that professional? When is your hair not quite thin enough that you can save it before you can no longer do anything. Where is that sweet spot? Is my hair really unusually thin? My hair is Covid long, and I lose a lot of it. Is that unusual? Thank you for starting to address some of these things.oh my god what a rabbit hole
If it's bothering you then it's def time to see a Derm if you can. I've had hair loss for a while, it's still able to grow very long but there's just not as many hairs as their used to be.
Be careful with biotin. It was the trigger for my cystic acne. And I tested it multiple times and every time I restarted it, it brought back the cystic acne that are so painful and inflamed
I tried supplementing magnesium because I read it's supposed to help with blood pressure and got galloping runs🤐 We're too fast supplementing stuff we don't need but it's near impossible to get full bloodwork for all vitamins and minerals
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I suffered from hair loss for years; from about the age of 35 on…I obsessed over it, and cried way too many tears too. My mother has thinning hair so I knew deep down this was hereditary. I tried so many remedies but stopped short of minoxidil. Having my first and only child at the age of 43 did not help my situation one bit. I became depressed and hated myself. Finally in 2020, in the summer of covid lockdown, I made the decision to shave my head. My life began again that day. To walk down a hair care aisle and not give a crap is freeing in ways I can’t even describe. I will never obsess about my hair again. While I’m not saying to cut your hair off or give up searching for answers completely; I will challenge you to just accept what’s happening and love yourself as you are. You are BEAUTIFUL Cassandra. I hope you find relief from worrying about your hair ❤️
I am glad that you feel free and at peace with the choice to shave your head- I've thought about it many times, but my hair is almost to my bum so I'm more obsessed than ever to try and salvage my hairline. So my question to you is, how long did you use minoxidil for and did you see any sort of results from it? I bought a bottle a few days ago, so I am waiting for it to arrive. Kinda bummed that I would need to use it indefinitely though.
I’m happy you are free of this burden but it would be a mistake for her to not search for the underlying cause before accepting her fate to be hairless.. I would be still be anemic & vit d deficient had my hair not started falling out prompting me to get testing done! I was so fatigued and dizzy yet clueless to what was going on because it was so insidious! Slow & gradual symptoms I just thought I was stressed and tired from work & COViD.
I did the same! I shaved my head 3 times in my life. First time when I was like 20, then 26 and when I was 36 after I gave birth to my first baby. Now I am 39 and after having my second baby I am back on minoxidil and kinda letting them grow, but FUCK it! If I feel done again I will shave it in a heart bear. I am not my hair. I am a person. I love having shaved head. Usually people do not care but some noisy individuals comment and pity me and I pity them for being close minded
Im definitely not pretty enough to pull off a bald head
I just shave mine off.
Guy with minor Male Pattern Baldness here. I have used Rogaine and Finasteride for about five years, but last year I started using the iRestore helmet. At first I was unsure if it was working, but it's now six months in, and I have SO many new hairs. Just so many. I am getting my high school hairline back. Can't recommend it enough.
Rosemary would probably be a better alternative to peppermint to add to your shampoo, as it isn’t as irritating to the skin and eyes, and has been known to stimulate hair regrowth, and there are other benefits to rosemary as well. It has antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal properties, and is a powerful antioxidant.
Check out the Doctorly video about hair loss. Dr. Shah recommends rosemary oil, and there is one study showing similar results to minoxidil. Spironolactone has helped me!
Hello!🌷 I agree with that. I am using once a week rosemary essential oil mixed in my balsam/hair conditioner. I like smell of it in my hair after washing my hair. Another thing I do to stimulate my hair follicles is to finish my hair washing with a cold water. My roots are also oily and I have dry ends. My favorite shampoo is with nettles. Nettles are known for hundreds of years because of the amount of minerals and vitamins they contain. It also contains a lot of iron, which is necessary for hair growth. I do even an extra step once a week: I have a nettle tea bags, so I make a strong tea with two bags and close my cup, let it become a room temperature tea and then I use it for my hair as the last step after my conditioner. I do not wash it out. My hair becomes very silky and glossy after that. I am not sure if it helps my hair to grow (It's hard to know or measure), but I love how my hair feels after. You can try it just for fun, it will not hurt your hair-you might love it. Good luck Cassandra! Lots of love from Sweden! 💝🙌👸
If you’re adding it to your shampoo peppermint oil or tea tree oil is a good additive. If you’re going to use rosemary oil make sure it’s in a carrier and put it on your scalp and massage directly into your scalp
Rosemary oil, if you're going to use it, was used as a leave-on treatment in the study. You could add a few drops to a scalp oil that you like and massage it in. My middle child, who has dry scalp, likes the Pattern scalp serum, and says it absorbs well. If you're trying to embrace your natural curl, what helped my hair a lot was 1: stop styling with direct heat until your damaged hair grows out and you can cut it off, or if you are going to heat style, use a heat protectant. 2: Protect your hair at night with something like a satin bonnet, pillow case, or wrap. 3: Assess a new product's ingredients based on the oiliness (or lack thereof) of your scalp before you buy it. 4: Give a new product some time before you decide it sucks (unless you're having a reaction). It might be that you're not applying the right amount or with the right amount of water for it to work. 5: Don't be afraid to return or give things away if they don't work for you!
i am actually higly sensitive to rosmary and do better with perppermint
I would definitely consider getting a thyroid panel done, checking for all three; T4,T3, and TSH. It’s hard to get bioavailable nutrients in a vegan diet which can have a huge impact on the thyroid and consequently your hormones. I was vegan for 3 1/2 years and it made me lose about half the hair on my head. Not saying that you have to stop being vegan but I would definitely look into if that’s what’s causing the hair loss or not.
What have you found to improve this since?
When I was vegan, I had the thickest and longest hair. After I went back to animal fats and loads of diary, this is when my hair started to thin a lot plus spirulina made the situation worse as it blocks estrogen.
@@frederika3013 You probably have gut problems in veganism that's why when you back eating meat and dairy it didn't help and caused the hair loss. But meat and dairy actually have bioavailable nutrients that important for hair growth..try gaps protocols by Natasha Campbell for healing your gut before focus on getting the hair growth back to normal.
Same with me. Veganism ruined me. Its not for everyone.
I found it so hard because I have ibs and celiacs.
@@angelnature1139 I never had a gut problem with veganism?! I have never said anything like that. My hair started to fall out after I started to eat loads of diary and spirulina. It made my liver hurt and messed up with my hormones. I think diary and animal fats and foods can worsen cholesterol.
you are so brave and wonderful. I lost my hair twice while on chemo. My eyelashes and brow took years to grow a few hairs. I embraced soft turbans and Tilley hats. Now I have thin silver hair and I love it. I still use the hats and turbans. I had permanent eyeliner, lip shading and am considering permanent eyebrows since my facial hair is still a no-show. I won because I am still here. Bless you on your journey. Best wishes to everyone..
i admire you. you are strong and resilient, best wishes back to you too.
growing up the only cosmetic tattooing i’ve seen were eyeliner and lip liner. it’s so cool that there’s a huge range of “procedures” to be done to make someone feel so good about themselves. something that may seem “superficial” to someone else can literally change how someone carrie’s themselves. you are 2x the inspiration to me! a tough woman beating cancer TWICE!
Look into eye brow extensions. It’s not Permanent but much more natural than tattoos.
I don’t find permanent eyebrow tattoos look good at all.
@@Junitunes Thank you! I will do that.
Mild ‘traumas’ to your system can produce hair growth, whereas more extreme ‘traumas’ such as illness (and their prevention and treatment measures) can result in hair loss. The hair growth phase is cyclic so keep in mind that just like it can take months after a system shock for hair loss to begin, any treatments you try can take months for any effects to show up. Derma pens, dermaplanning, light therapy, even ensuring good exfoliation are pretty low risk treatment options that might work to stimulate hair growth provided the underlying hair follicle is still viable. If it isn’t, FUE is a great option to look into. There’s also been so much research into this because of the events of the past two years (the virus and the vaccinations were demonstrated to be enough of a ‘system shock’ to produce hair loss months after exposure), so whilst I mentioned a few options, keep a look out for many more. You can stay up to date by subscribing to the dermatology associations newsletter which regularly updates on new treatment options and trials. Like I know it’s aimed at practitioners, but is still quite useful for the general public to get a sense of the many advances happening in hair loss treatment and prevention right now. Hope that helps and best wishes to you too 😊🌸😊
As a girl who’s been struggling with hair loss since puberty and spent a lot of money on it, when you do get your hair back, can you do an extensive video and what did and didn’t help? I’m tired of putting time and effort into so many different products and not getting anything out of it
Hair loss since puberty for me too. I'm early 40's now and my hair situation is dire.😔
Try bee pollen and Bamboo as well as Rosemary and thyme
Get your Thyroid Function Test, Vitamin D levels, Serum testosterone. You might find your answers.
HELLO LOVE. Search up Clove water for hair. Rinsing your hair and massaging the scalp has helped so many women with hair loss and balding idk why it's not a big thing. Rinse your scalp with rosemary infused and cloves infused in water (3 times a week), lavender infused in water (daily). These Herbal hair rinses WILL HEAL your scalp. I'm sorry you have been dealing with hair loss, i personally used to have thick hair as well and wasted so much money on products. I've been doing these for only 1 week and OMG the hair loss is significantly less, my scalp is not itchy and not scabbing anymore, my hair feels and smells so good. Good luck!! Let me know if you tried!
@@foreverdreaming8999 how you take it please
1. Continue laser therapy.
2. Take Vit D and iron supplements.
3. Use Nizoral once or twice a week (recommended by my dermatologist).
4. Minoxidil 5% (many women use it even after giving birth).
5. Regular scalp exfoliation (I use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% and it works wonders).
6. Spironol (but maybe only if you're officially diagnosed with AGA).
Do Not use Nizoral. One of the side effects is HAIR LOSS
How do you use The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% on your scalp?
@@laya1901 I distribute it evenly on my scalp (the applicator makes it really easy to do so), massage it in for a few seconds and leave it on for about 10 minutes before washing my hair. It's quite strong so I use it once every two weeks.
@@juliemarie3082 thank you so much for answering!😊
I heard that you have to use minoxidil for the rest of your life if you start it. It actually makes my head really itchy if I use it more than a few times a week even though I don’t really have that sensitive skin but I have very thin hair and severe rheumatoid arthritis. I wondered if there isn’t something I can talk to my primary care doctor or dermatologist about to help with thinning hair. I am on methotrexate, which is a chemotherapy drug, which I know it does not help and I am also on prednisone and I will never probably get off either of them but I don’t want that to mean that my hair is just doomed to get worse and worse as time goes on
I tried so many of the things you mentioned for about 3 yrs with no success (but definitely a lighter wallet). I finally just followed my dermatologist's recommendation and used the LIQUID version (not foam) of minoxidil. She specifically recommended Costco's version that you can only buy online, not in stores. It was about $20 for a 6 month supply and I FINALLY saw hair growth. I've been using it once a day for almost 5 months and it's so incredible I could cry while writing this. I used nothing else during this time except Nizoral shampoo once or twice a week (also at the suggestion of my derm). So when you're through using or trying all the other things, at least give it a try! It's not fast, but it can certainly work for many people! I see it as part of my skincare routine and it takes about 45 seconds to do it. Whatever you do, I wish you success! ❤
It's not fast because hair grows slowly
I'm glad you found help. It's devastating losing hair
I love that we talk about this, many people have the same problem. My hair has always been sh*t, so I want to give it the best shot- what I think helped is scalp massaging. The TO hair serum made my scalp itchy 😏
I'm confused, she said she has hair loss.
But I honestly don't see it. Her hair seems perfectly healthy and normal. Tbh. LoL
@@j.rjunior5584 she does have beautiful hair! If you look at videos from a few months ago, you can notice more visible scalp at her part. I think there is a big improvement from then!
@@j.rjunior5584 Well I think her hair still looks good, but you can see that it got thinner over time and that the hairline got a little wider. She is comparing her now hair to what it used to be, so even if it still looks ok, it might be concerning.
@@jaimieblosser1966 I see it now. But her situation is mainly at the front top scalp. You can kinda see it thinner.
But even than I think her hair is still pretty much normal, yes her hair may be a lot thicker when she was younger but as you age your hair age a bit as well. Also genetics plays a huge role in terms of how your hair will turn out as you age, also your health and foods you eat as well.
But overall, I think her hair is still Normal tho, I just think she is ageing.
I'm not sure how old she is.
@@j.rjunior5584 her hair looks really normal to me too, I guess we are our own worst critics.
Tips from someone who suffered hair loss after extreme weight loss/stress (not sure if the same will help if it’s alopecia, but this is working for me)
- give hair a break from heat/bleach/dye
- multivitamins (make sure to get checked for any deficiencies)
- varied diet (nuts, fruits, veg, eggs, oily fishes and meat high in protein for biotin)
- scalp massager for when you’re washing hair to help stimulate hair follicle growth
- hair oil to protect ends of hair
- braid hair rather than put in tight buns to avoid strain on the hair
- frequent cuts (chopping my hair short helped my hair appear fuller when it was at it’s thinnest!!)
- hair masks which include rosemary oil to put in overnight before wash days
- patience! After starting to lose my hair in 2020, I’m now only starting to grow back to the volume it used to be!
For anyone worried about hair loss, please speak to a doctor about your thyroid levels as well as that can be a contributing factor ☺️ I hope this helps anyone searching through the comments section worrying about hair loss like I did 2 years ago!
@Pekom L no I didn’t. But I have heard weight loss surgery can trigger hair loss!
I have androgenetic alopecia and here's what grew back a MASSIVE amount of my hair: rosemary oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil mixed with rapeseed oil (merely chose that as a carrier oil because it is produced locally in my country). Also, dermarolling the scalp and Floradix, a vegan liquid iron supplement that also is fortified with all the vitamins that are super essential.
it's so nice to hear it worked! I was also diagnosed 2 years ago and my oh my its been a struggle. I'm on minoxidil (the men one) and I take vitamin d too, all this got from my doctor. but if there is more I can do I will, I am a bit weary of dermarolling because I'm afraid it's like microneedling, isn't it? it seems safe if it worked for you.
@@L_San87 you have to be super careful! Only do it once a week on a clean scalp and make sure to clean your dermaroller before and after use with rubbing alcohol.
How often do you use that mix of oils and how do you apply it?
I also have AGA so this is really interesting and information
@niamh Sheridan I feel your pain. I'm 43 and I've been battling AGA since I was 26. I don't know how many bottles of Rogaine I've used, I've lost count. Of course, to no avail as it never restored my hair to its former glory. Would you care to share how many drops of each oil you add to the carrier oil you use? Thank you.
As another curly girl with low density hair, I have learned that you shouldn’t be going to bed with wet hair, especially plopped. It can cause hair breakage and fungus. You should invest in a silk pillowcase or slip. It’s amazing for hair retention and it’s great for your facial skin.
About five years ago my mom passed and my daughter and husband simultaneously got very sick and then I got sick all three different illness's. Beyond the stress and grieving I didn't know that I was beyond low in vitamin d and b also I had really bad endometriosis to the point where my ovaries weren't working and I had zero estrogen. So I have been experiencing hair loss and weight gain and am doing pretty much what you're doing. I guess we'll do this together .
So sorry, hope you all heal up soon. God bless 💙 my hairline is out of whack too, vitamin D deficient. Only a tiny bit has grown back so far & it's been over 6 months. Could be worse tho.
@@mintyblue3819 I've been using the bosley shampoo. It doesn't have medication in it, it just helps detox the scalp and it's helping a bit. Worth a try .
@@lexi-the-hildafolk6300 thanks for the tip, I usually go with head & shoulders for a deep clean but it's so drying. I'll check it out. If your hair loss is hormonal- maybe look into rosemary oil if you don't want to do minoxidil. It helps block androgens, very similar.
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@@mintyblue3819 does minoxidil work for spot treating? Like my hair line?
I started to notice my hairline spreading and hair thinning some years ago, but I didn't do anything about it until May 2021. For an entire year with no breaks, I've been using minoxidil, the iRestore helmet, Viviscal supplements (sorry, not vegan), and good ol' Head & Shoulders (just the shampoo, not the 2 in 1) for the zinc pyrithione.
The results have been life-changing, and that's not hyperbole! I wish I could show you the before and after pics. I went from having to do a combover of sorts to being able to part my hair down the middle again. Because I threw everything at my problem, I have no idea what's most helpful, so I'm just going to keep on going with my routine, with my doctor's blessing.
3 things: check the pH of your shampoo (they might be destroying it), check your thyroid gland (T3 and T4) along with your pituitary gland (blood tests). Vitamins/minerals: magnesium (research it, not all are well absorbed), D3, Vitamina C and Zinc, they all affect the absorption of one another. If you are deficient in one of them, you'll be deficient in the others. If you are vegetarian or vegan you need B groups vitamins. Good luck!
Also vitamin k
Also one has to be mindful what one is taking the supplements with. I have been taking iron in the past but it did not work bc as it turned out caffeine (coffee, black, green and grey tea etc) and foods such as certain nuts and brown rice inhibit the absorption of iron. It also supposed to e taken on an empty stomach. Since I take these into account my hair has grown like 6inches in like 9 months after having the same hairlength for over 15 fckn years.
The other thing is that one needs to make sure that the supplements are actually can be absorbed by the body in general.
Hi, Cassandra! I’m not even remotely trained or schooled in dermatology or “hair science” but when I stopped dying my hair, within six months I was shocked by the new growth coming in. It’s been over two years and it feels like my hair is at least 50% thicker now. (my hair is curly, but I still do at home blowouts much of the time)
I love what you said about depression and consumerism. I struggle the same. Big hug
I'm 53 yo. My hair started thinning in my late 30s due to thyroid and autoimmune disease (I am aware of your medical conditions from a prior video). In October 2021, I stopped coloring my hair (previously done by a professional once monthly). For the 10 years leading-up to my stopping color, I had scalp pain and lost hair every time I had my hair colored, especially along the frontal hairline (much like you). In the last 7 months since stopping the color, I've had a huge amount of hair regrowth and my part line has filled in in a way I thought was no longer possible - scalp pain disappeared 3 months from stopping the coloring. While I realize my hair will never be what it was in my 30s, the improvement from stopping coloring alone has been amazing. All that said, if you color your hair, the chemicals in the color may be contributing to your hair loss. Had I known how coloring was impacting my hair, I would have embraced silver/gray in my early 40s and rocked it like so many younger women who have embraced their natural color. Just something to think about.
I have celiac’s and I have a genetic variation that makes me reactive to a lot of the foods and supplements that help with hair, which is one of the things I’ve always struggled with because of these autoimmune issues. I’ve used a mix of black castor oil, rosemary oil and jojoba oil in an old fix plus mini spray bottle overnight and I’ve also been more strict with my anti inflammatory diet and I’ve definitely seen more baby hairs and thickness come back. Cass, you might want to get genetic testing done for gene mutations for stuff like MTHFR . Also wouldn’t recommend the gummies they’re really sugary and sugar does impact the kidneys :(
Yes
I also have that Jean and @ suffer from severe rheumatoid arthritis! I was diagnosed at age 5 with the onset of it and just recently actually had genetic testing for my psychologist appointments and found this out and it’s kind of a common genetic trait. I’ve been having a lot of issues with different foods affecting me as I get older but obviously they can play a role in inflammation as well. Maybe I should ask some questions about that to my rheumatologist. At age 37, I still suffer from rheumatoid arthritis that goes through spurts and I am on it so many biologic medications and steroids and different things and have already had six joint replacements, all before the age of 30. Genetic testing is so fascinating.
She is marfanoid and already mentioned testing. Im sure the doctors are includign it. But celiac is also linked to hypermobile conditions and you would probs benefit in getting tested for EDS. 😁
Please make an updated hair loss video! How are your treatments going?
I feel you, I am taking all the vitamins, have been on Minoxidil 5% for a long time, started iRestore 8 months ago and in June will try PRP treatments.
Did you see any improvement?
@@dianatrif7085 Honestly, I feel like Minoxidil does the most out of all the things I'm doing, but I do think iRestore has made my hair grow faster but not thicker.
I did 4 PRP treatment while taking spironolactone and minoxidil (also Nutrafol suggested by my derm) and noticed a massive difference months later.
I also take spironolactone, but I have started just a week ago.
Hope to see some results in a few months.
@@Ok-cb5lw I'm so happy that it worked for you! I don't want to get my hopes up too much because I don't want to be super disappointed. But I'm hoping that it will at least reduce how much I shed daily!
Dude as someone with a chronic condition that requires drugs which cause hair loss, this hits hard. It fucking sucks. Thanks for making this vid. I can’t even use minoxidil or finasteride as they clash with my other meds. I’ve tried ALL the other things and nothing works. Good luck on your trichological journey! 💕
I'm with you. Curly thinning hair. We need a Manes By Mell hotline! I just purchased the Mielle Rosemary Scalp Oil per her recommendation in a video. I'm hoping it will help.
I lost a spot out of my hairline from wearing pony tails too tight, and i used this oil and i noticed results of hair regrowth within like 6 weeks i think. I was shocked it helped! I used it 2x a week
Hi, Cassandra! I used that exact led/laser helmet plus vegamour and my hair grew back SO fast!! I lost hair due to horrible stress, but that helmet is absolute magic. I highly recommend doing both!
That helmut is amazing. Before I got it I was buying wigs. I've been using it twice daily for a couple of years and my hair is long and plenty thick. A little thin at the crown but I'm 70. I donated the wigs.
Did you purchase your helmet straight from the website?
I bought it from the website furing a sale. Dr. Dray has has discount codes for it
Did you something else with it ?
@@sunflower0ksa I used minoxidil overnight for the first six months as well as the helmut, but the scalp has to be clean when using the helmut. After that I only used the helmet. I didnt have any extra hair fall when I stopped using minoxidil.
I have had hair loss to the point my scalp was starting to burn when sitting out in the sun. I believe it is hormonal hair loss, as my mom has it too. I do a lot of things, but the ONE thing that grew back my hair was the Minoxidil 5%. I also added the ordinary hair density, and I have an i-grow led helmet, but even though I do those other two, it is the Minoxidil 5% that stopped my hair loss (it was coming out so fast!) and then grew back my hair in my hair line. I was also embarrassed by my widening part - and this has solved it. It convinced my Mom to do it too, and she has results. Yes, it can make your hair a bit icky, but do it at night,and brush out your hair the next day and it is worth it!! I swear. Good luck! I know how disheartening this can be and it is wonderful you are sharing. But I promise, do the Minoxidil for 3 months and see.
I also had good results with minoxidil. I use the rogaine for women foam. And I always blow dry my hair with styling products and find that I don’t have to deal with a weird residue. My hair growth has significantly improved. I also struggled with the widening part and it’s much better today. I use rogaine maybe 2-4 times a week depending on how much I wash my hair. I’ve been using it for a little over 6 months and my part looks wayyyyy better. I also use a scalp massager like the one in the video.
I have pretty severe hair loss that started when I was 15. I'm now 30 and just went to see a dermatologist about it last summer. I was prescribed spironolactone and started oral Minoxidil a couple of months after that and I'm already seeing positive change in my hair. It will take me another couple of months to see the full effects of my medications but I'm very encouraged so far. I had a scalp punch biopsy and it's confirmed that I have androgenetic alopecia and I just feel lucky that my body is responding to spironolactone and Minoxidil (I started with topical, then switched to oral Minoxidil). I haven't had any side effects from the meds so I'm able to take them indefinitely. Or at least until I hit menopause. Btw, I asked my dermatologist (who is also a hair loss specialist) if I should consider changing my diet or adding vitamins and supplements and she said not to. And I also use OTC Nizoral shampoo every few days.
Hey ..why did u switch to oral minoxidil .did the topical do no good ?
Hi, Cassandra I am happy and very proud of you for sharing your struggles with us since I believe it helps other to find awareness and to seek help.... I am 41 years old also vegan I started my journey since I was 11( eating whole foods and minimizing animal suffering) and in my experience has always brought nothing but good things among good health! I was diagnosed with telegen efluvium at the beginning of this year.... it took me a year to ask for help🙃 ( divorce, the pandemic, fear a lot uncertainty, loosing my job ) so a lot of stress going on!! After 6 months, when the pandemic started i noticed massive hair shedding that kept getting worst and worst!! while I know there are many reasons for hair loss genetics, diet deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and stress in my case what helped me tremendously was incorporating vitamins , shampoo and conditioner with DHT blockers that was the game changer plus, minimizing stress ( I know very hard when you see clumps of hair falling off🥺 ) but with patience, lots of self love ❤️ pampering yourself anything that makes you happy 😊 facials, 💆♀️ massages, pets, exercising, reading 📚 educating ourselves specially about hair loss is the key to understand what we are dealing with and take action.... Diet plays a huge role in hair loss so please make sure you are eating enough protein, vitamin D, zinc, iron, biotin , healthy fats, lots of fruits and veggies, fermented foods, drinking lots of water ( please take care of your gut everything starts there ) inflammation #1 disbalances in our gut creates a lot problems for our health so again always seek professional help...... here are my recommendations adding probiotics and prebiotics ( there is a product called SEED excellent in my opinion) so from vitamins( Foligrowth Advance Trichology with DHT blockers ) i highly recommend watching Dr. Williams Gaunitz he is full of knowledge he created amazing products and videos that addresses the cause of hair loss, and will benefit you then for shampoo and conditioner Botanical Green Care they are beyond the best!! organic, pure essential oils, and selective ingredients that work together to block DHT that is the main cause of hair loss.... ( the tea tree eucalyptus is my favorite and thr lemongrass ) and the best part they smell divine, leave your hair soft and manageable ( i have long hair ) and is so good for your scalp then I only recommend once a month to oil your hair no more than that and don't leave over night only for and hour since you don't want to create build up and make things worst the brand I use is blue beautifly amalaki oil scalp serum..... and the most important and sometimes overlooked advise is sleep 😴 so make sure you are getting enough sleep! I hope this truly helps! I saw improvement in just a month and after 5 months in this protocol my hair shedding is minimal back to normal, lots of hair growing! so happy 🙂😃 wishing everyone much health, peace and hapiness!! God bless you all!! And Good luck in your journeys !!❤️🤗✨️
I've been experiencing hair loss for around 10 years. I've tried lots of things and this week I'll be getting Exosomes injected into my scalp and getting a red-light cap as well. I'm really hoping it works because I want to cry every day.
As someone with alopecia- I appreciate this video so much. I’ve been dealing with it since 17. Always recommend going to a dermatologist first, even better if you find a hair loss specialist. If you’re in the Chicago area- HIGHLY recommend Dr Omer Ibrahim. He also recommended the Revita Shampoo and conditioner.
I was looking at this shampoo, have you tried it?
@@shannonlynnmomof3 I have! I can’t say the shampoo has helped specifically but it works really well with my hair and doesn’t get super oily like it used to
I use the Revita shampoo and conditioner and I quite like it. Also, I take pumpkin seed oil supplements, as I’ve read it treats Alopecia and thinning hair.
Not to forget endocrinologist
@@junedaisy707 Speak for yourself. It’s worked for many people but of course, won’t work for everyone.
I bought the I restore. Started having new hair growth after 5 weeks. 25 mins every other day. I'm very excited about it. Good luck
After being on strong prescription meds during some major illness a few years ago, I was losing way more than a few strands of hair each day like normal. My fine hair was getting so thin that my pink scalp was showing through all over my head. I did a lot of research, and found ingredients in common in supplement blends that had a lot of people who said they worked. I didn't order the blends, just the ingredients that my research showed worked. I started taking saw palmetto, biotin, DHEA, moringa, B-complex, and magnesium. I also take Vitamin C and a multi-mushroom capsule, but those are for my immune system. Anyway, my blend worked! It took a couple of months, but I suddenly noticed little hairs about and inch long all over my head. I had thought that my hair was breaking off and was seriously worried until I realized this was new growth. Now, a few years later, I have no gaps and scalp areas peeking through. My hair is still fine, but I have a lot more of it. This worked for me.
Oh, and my skin looks better too!
how did u blend it together I also heard D.H.T helps stimulate new growth rice extract and rice water Rosemary oil pumpkin seed oil Cedarwood oil tee tree oil mint and caffeine are all promising but need more research so said doctor Dray.
I believe gut flora can affect our hair...and a ton of other things in our bodies that we would not otherwise suspect. It may be worth looking into as you have mentioned you have had gut issues. I'm looking forward to your updates, I'm sure you will be successful in finding the right solution for you!
I sympathize with your plight. I am menopausal, and I think that’s the root of my hair loss, although my hair has always been fine and easily broken. The last year has been very stressful, and I’m sure that hasn’t helped. I am opting for the natural approach… I have stopped dying my hair (which I know is awful for it), and I’m letting the grey grow in. The cool part is that it gives me a clear line to determine where I am starting the “hair healing” journey. I have switched over to “The Kure” by Anika for hair care, and I’m using The Ordinary’s hair serum. Here’s a tip - don’t dribble it on your scalp. Put a couple of drops on your fingers, hold your head upside down, and carefully thread your fingers in at the scalp to rub in the oil. It takes about 6-8 drops to cover my whole scalp this way, and there is no greasiness. I only wash my hair once a week, so that’s saying something. Washing your hair less, using a wide-toothed comb instead of a brush, and using something anti-frizz will also help. I’m early in my journey, but I’m really hopeful… if I can’t grow any more, I at least don’t want to lose any more. Good luck to you!
oh, Cassandra, I really feel for you! ❤️❤️❤️
if no one yet brought it up: Afope Atoyebi is trichologist here on youtube that I think you should really check out
she has many many videos on care for curly hair and few on iron deficiency hair loss, may be she could also answer some of your questions
she's truly amazing, so informative and fun, it's a shame she doesnt have more subscribers, so if you finds her content useful, give her a shot out
one way or another, I really hope that your hair situation will improve soon, but you will always be the most beautiful butterfly no matter what!🦋
Get your iron levels(ferritin too) vitamin A and vitamin D checked. If any of those are low it will cause hair loss. I know personally from malnurishment I'm going through.
I was going through this. I still am, but it's not as progressive as it used to be. I was prescribed once spironolactone and that was incredibly effective. It also helped with acne, but at some point, I got off of it and just started eating well, massaging my scalp, washing my hair less, and supplementing, and it had the same effect without the drastic shedding of stopping medication. I believe my hair loss has to do with hormonal imbalance, but the more I see doctors about it...the more they say my levels are fine. So I am truly at a loss for it lol. My hair is still thick like before, but not as full. I'd like to follow up with another dermatologist for a second opinion, but in the meantime: it really matters that you eat nutrient dense foods and minimize stress as much as possible. Stimulate hair follicles is a must. I do this with massage, brushing gently at night, and simply using shampoo that isn't stripping (at this time, I simply use head and shoulders, but I'll be switching it to something that is more moisturizing, because it's starting to make my hair dull lol). Nothing with biotin in it will help (trust me). Eat your nutrients. Use high end products if you must and supplement if you must, but only take medication if your doctor has gone through the proper assessment. Otherwise: you will SHED. For nothing. :l My next step apart from seeing another doc is to try topical ingredients that have data behind it. C:
My biggest piece of advice: I understand that it's frustrating and that all you want to do is hurry to find a cure. But the more patient you are, the more you give products, treatments, ANYTHING time to work, the happier you will be with the results.
Guuuurl, took it from someone that deals with hair loss for 14 years: if you have oily roots and hair loss, you MUST wash that hair every single day. The oil build-up can clog your folicules and not only weaken it and make the hair fall, but also can make it harder for this hair folicule to continue to live on your head.
Hair loss, especially for women, is extremely difficult emotionally and to diagnose the cause. I never really found out the cause of mine even after multiple doctors and treatments. I don't say that to descourage you but just so you know: you're not alone! I've started a new treatment recently and seems like it's going to help, so do not lose hope. And don't be afraid of minoxidyl as well: it's not a miracle solution as the doctors say it is, but it does help. You'll have to use it for a looong time, if ever comes to it, and you'll have to slowly get off of it so your hair won't fall again. But it really does help, especially with those folicules that are about to die. It can also buy you time in order to other treatments to work. I hope you find what's causing this and continue to share with us
I had hair loss from autoimmune but some steps helped resolve the hair loss. The first sign of improvement is not hair growth but less shedding. While working at a dermatology clinic one of the NPs recommended I use 5% mens minoxidil 1x a day. Along with that I used the iRestore (maybe once weekly I wasn't good at consistency with this) and took Hair Skin and Nails supplements, PLUS vitamin b12. This took months but the results were worth it. Everyone is different, wishing you luck!
cassandra i've been watching your videos since i was in school and you helped me loads while dealing with my acne. the last couple of years i've been losing hair like crazy and to see you face the same problem and actually talk about it made me feel so much better. thank you
I really appreciate you addressing hair loss, I have thyroid disease and my hair has fallen so badly in the last few years and it makes me feel awful. I’ve cut it really short and I’ve been trying a million things to improve the growth and stop fallout and breakage. Thank you for addressing this ❤️
Thank you for addressing this, lady. Incidentally, my dermatologist told me that Rogaine for men is fine for women. The only reason that it says "Not recommended for women" is that the $ for research was only tested for males . Also, "Rogaine for Women" (in the pink box, of course) has half of the active ingredient than the men's.
I've heard that a lot of women do well on a lower percentage. Lots of men need the higher percentage and for some it doesn't work at all. It def shouldn't be more expensive though! Big dislike to that.
Its not recomended to woman because its teratogen meaning it will hurt the fetus. So if a woman uses this she shouldnt get pregnant until she doesnt use it anymore.
I had been experiencing the same type of hair loss as you for like 3 years. Interestingly enough, I found that air drying my hair was contributing to my hair loss. I've been using a blow dryer with a diffuser on low heat for the last 6 months and it's helped tremendously. I think my hair is easily breakable when it's wet. Also, being low on B12 (which was affecting my stress and depression too) contributed to it... and I've been taking probiotics religiously for like a year! My hairline has improved a lot.
I had similar hair loss issues. Clumps of hair coming out in my brush and when I showered. My doctor wanted to put me on Minoxidil, but I didn't want to shell out money on that. I increased my vitamin D, and starting cutting out shampoos, conditioners, and soaps with fragrances and other additives in them. I did that for a few months and didn't really notice any difference.
At the beginning of the year I started putting a few drops of Rosemary Oil into my shampoo and I massage it into my scalp with a silicon device every time I shower. Once a week I take Pumpkin Seed Oil and mix it with Rosemary Oil and leave it on my scalp overnight. It has been over 4 months now and my hair is no longer falling out in clumps. I have baby hairs growing in on the sides. I just ordered some Pumpkin Seed Oil softgels and I'm hoping that I'll see even more success with those.
I want the I -restore cap! It's been on my wish list also. They had a black Friday sales last year. The studies show it works. For now I use my Omilux face mask. I try it keep it close to my scalp as possible. Thanks for sharing your journey.
You can use the men's minoxidil is 5% women's is 2% I believe. My dermatologist told me that's the only difference.
Yes, it does makes my hair so sticky
DoctorLY on UA-cam has a nice video on this subject. I also LOVE Dr. Dray!!! ❤️ please make more videos on your progress.
Girl, Kerastase Genesis just made my hair FULL again, I was having a huge crisis with hair falling, and I was getting scared. The full range of Genesis, specially the serum, OH BOY did wonders. I used Aveda invati advanced scalp revitalizer too, but I didn't notice a lot of changes compared to Kerastase genesis. My hair is getting healthy again :)
Genesis worked for me too! Helps so much with thin hair and breakage. I haven’t tried the serum yet
But kerastase is from l’oreal . Not cruelty free😔
So if someone, like me, does not want brands who test on animals that person won’t buy it.
Good for you that it works. ❤️
If it was cruelty free, I would try it
I went through two bouts of telogen effluvium in three years; after the second, my hair was so thin you could see my scalp all over. I tried supplements and they did nothing; what has actually worked is daily scalp massage and weekly hot oil treatments of jojoba, amla, and rosemary oil -- I mix that up and then leave it on my head all Sunday. I also use a sandalwood comb rather than a brush, which pulls out far less hair than a brush. You might try a side part meanwhile -- I found that it made the thinning less noticeable while it was growing back in. It looks like your hair loss is mostly concentrated in that one spot, and a side part might help conceal it. The key thing is just to be patient, however hard it is.
As a curly girl with thinning, color treated hair, I've been trying Redken's Extreme Length and so far I've really liked it. Texture wise I definitely see improvements but still keeping an eye out for length. The only con is the price😬
Girl I would seriously consider talking to ur doc about adding Low Dose Oral Minoxidil onto your regime!! I've been taking it since December, and OH MY GOD!! My hair has EXPLODED! My friends notice a HUGE difference and they bring it up frequently! There's been alot of new studies out within the last few years that show low doses of the Minoxidil PO. I take 5mg (for women I'd say prolly start at 1.25mg, half a 2.5mg pill). Getting the blood flowing has done some MAJOR things to my hair. I've cried thinking about how amazing it's been.
Best of luck my love!
So...I went through a serious hair loss issue. I had multiple thinning spots and one almost fully bald spot. It was from some medical issue that I had. I ended up using Nioxin (which I now know is not cruelty-free) that seriously worked. I worked with my derm and my hair dresser to see if we could fix the balding and thinning because at 22ish...it was really hard to see...especially as a woman. If there is a cruelty-free option I seriously suggest using it. I used the one that worked for curly color treated hair and once my hair color wasn't a worry just the one for curly hair. I hope whatever you do works and helps!
Dr Dray also mentioned a study citing pumpkin seed oil capsules (200mg in the morning, and another 200mg at night) as showing improvements in hair growth for people with hair loss.
I recently bought a used iRestore on ebay for about half the price of a new one. I plan on coupling the iRestore with Vegamour, topical rosemary oil, pumpkin oil capsules, the Inkey List caffeine solution, and that scalp stimulator head scratchy doo-hickey.
I had covid 11/20. Started major hairloss after. Assumed it would eventually go away. 9/21 i finally went to a dr. After all my labs came back normal i was sent to a dermatologist/ had a biopsy. Came back as scarring-alopecia. Even the derm was shocked. Was told i was SOL on what was lost, and just try to prevent more. I was almost bald by the time i saw my dermatologist. He started steroid shots, droppers, rogaine, and doxycycline. I added in pumpkin oil, tumeric/curcumin. Also started b12 injections with vit D and ALA. Started all this in 11/21. Went off doxycycline in 3/22. Ive had almost full regrowth, and am just hoping to not have a relapse. Anyone having severe hairloss should go ASAP for a scalp biopsy if labs come back good.
Writing from Poland here, here in Poland we have so many doctors that check your hair and hair follicles, most beauty salons have people specializing in hair loss or hair issues! Is this not available in the USA. There are many tests the specialist or doctor can do, like test follicles, get your blood test, they even do RF procedure on your scalps. Get your blood tests done and than go see a good doctor for your hair! Good luck!!!
So as someone who has tried literally everything for hair loss including supplements, oils, prp, minoxidil, finasteride, laser caps, spironolactone, etc- the only things that really seemed to make a difference were microneedling and minoxidil. Getting my iron levels up may have helped a little as well. And unfortunately I didn’t get much regrowth, just slowed down the hair loss.
do you know any good video to learn how to microneedle like how to do it ?
@@mortymordorwubbalubbadubdu703 Gin Amber has videos. It is proven to work. It has for me. I do red light therapy wirh my omilux face mask.
My dermatologist told me to use multiple modalities. I also use the 5% modoxidal. The Telsa comb high frequency...when I can remember to use it, per my Doctor's suggestion. 5 minutes or so. Start early..once it's gone it's gone. After having a baby I lost a lot of hair. It's horrible.
How long did you take spiro and fina before deciding they don’t work for you? Im on the verge of trying one of them .. and if you don’t mind me asking about what kind of hair loss you have ?
@@sunflower0ksa first doctors said Telogen effluvium and then they said it was
Androgenetic Alopecia though I actually had low androgen levels. I think they just don’t know sometimes so maybe it’s genetic or chronic illness related. I took finasteride for a year with no change. Spiro I continued to take because it did help keep my skin extremely clear and made my hair less oily.
I'm with you on this. I keep getting my hair falling out like crazy. Hairdresser advice me to actually count how many strands are falling out daily. And on average it turned out to be 400-500 strands, which is a lot. But when I wanted to speak to doctor about it, they said that my hair is fine without even looking into that. Even though now I have less than half of hair density I used to have several years ago. What I've tried: taking biotin, taking vitamin d and iron (still deficient in both, so I guess it's not absorbing properly), tried using Banish pen on my hairline, used rosemary oil, hair serums, flaxseed masks, coconut oil masks. I really don't know what else to do. The only thing that saves me that it looks like my hair grows quite fast. I really wish you all the best on your hair journey and will be really interested in seeing effectiveness of different things you will try.
Oh, by the way, I was using permit oil and rosemary oil straight on scalp without diluting and it didn't burn me. Not sure why, I didn't dilute it because after diluting it felt like it was too weak. In regards to hair shampoos, I really liked Nioxin.
If this has been going on for over 6 months it might be Chronic Telogen Effluvium with Androgenetic Alopecia.
You should see a dermatologist that is also a trichologist.
I am here for this!! I took a migraine medication for 7 years and I lost a LOT of hair as a side effect. I have wondered for years if I can do anything to grow my hair back. I can't wait to see what your results are.
Oh no, I'm so sorry. Hair loss SUUUCKS but migraines suck worse
Hey can you tell me what the name of the medication please?
@@LC76182 topamax
@@christyf128 thank you! I’m going to check if the same I’m taking under a different name, I already have thin hair I don’t want to make it worse…
I’ve got early-stage androgenetic alopecia. I went to a hair specialist who prescribed me a serum, derma roller for the scalp, and vitamins and my hair is growing back! Certainly worth a visit to a dermatologist or hair specialist
What vitamins did they recommend
Have you ever been to a functional medicinal practitioner (like a chiro who specializes in this)? Hair thinning and loss has a LOT to do with malabsorption due to gut dysbiosis (a Candida Albicans overgrowth) & intestinal permeability. (Heal the gut, heal SO many things, including even hair thickness.) 💜
What actually helped me battle hair loss and hair damage was to dry my hair. I'm curly and use the hovering method with a diffuser (which Manes by Mell also uses). Leaving your hair wet for long periods of time damages the hair shaft and makes it prone to breakage.
I’ve been doing PRP, once a month for 5 months. 2 months in and I’ve got so many new 1cm hairs. It’s like fertilizer for your hair. My doctor made sure my iron and vitamin D was high so my body had the tools to grow the new hair. All the best!
Do you use minoxidil too?
@@lillyfox2537 no I didn’t want to start something I knew I would probably find hard to continue. I don’t like the way it makes my hair look or having to do it every day otherwise the results won’t last. I’ll see how this goes first. So far so good. At my clinic it only costs $150 per treatment for 5 treatments so the expense is not ongoing either.
@@ironmaidenfitness654 WOW good for you! I have to wait awhile until I see a Dermatologist for PRP (high demand for hair growth sadly). I'm afraid to wait much longer b/c so much hair has been lost :( I started Dutasteride. my hormone test came back super super low testosterone so i'm going to start something for that. too many things haha. still on the fence w/ minox
What is a PRP? I need to try that!
@@JenMendizabal Platelet Rich Plasma however make sure they inject it rather than micro needle it.
I met you a number of years ago in Vegas! I am so sorry to hear about this latest concern! I am so glad you are sharing. I have used Rosemary and I'm partial to the Doterra Barnd of essential oils. The only thing my mom and I found to work and bring back hair growth ...cuz mom will only use super easy... Monat Intensive Repair Treatment...spray morning and night. Good Luck!!! I can't wait to hear about your success on hair growth!!! Continuing to send good energy your way!!! I was impressed by you from the moment we spoke together -and I continue to be as I watch you!!! Have an awesome day!
I was legit going through the same problem, I thought it was just aging(soon to be 32😩)or stress, then I also thought maybe it was from just having a baby 2 years ago, or just a combination of it ALL...but I started taking 2 different cheap vitamins from Target in February and I have almost full eyebrows, and my hairline is soooo much fuller now, I was literally shocked..let me say this too, I have been drawing my eyebrows on since I was in highschool, literally since 2005 because I had over plucked, and shaved them so much to the point they would not grow..like AT ALL... So when my eyebrows started growing I was freaking out, I haven't had eyebrows in YEARS!! so I am sticking to my "regimen" lol so what I have been taking is the Target brand UP & UP biotin 5,000 mcg, I take 2 of these at bedtime EVERY NIGHT..and the other is the same brand Targets UP & UP biotin plus keratin tablets 10,000 mcg biotin 100 mg keratin, I take 1 of these EVERY NIGHT! So in all I take 3 tablets and I have seen AMAZING results, I wish I could post pictures here to show my before & after but I can't so you would just have to take my word, but that's what has been working for me, may not work for everyone, but it's literally changed my self esteem so much!!! Oh and the price lol they are both under $5 I think one was like $3.94 and the other may have been like $4 something. I have recommended these to EVERYONE I know that mentions hair loss... Wishing you all the luck in the world girl, I hope you can find something that works for you 😘
Did all of that Biotin make you break out on your face at all? I was taking a different Biotin supplement, and stopped because I thought it was causing breakouts.😞
@@kristennelson3190 naw I haven't had any abnormal breakouts since I have been taking it...**TMI** I have only been breaking out when it's my time of the month as I always do, nothing besides that though
@@britt08 I think I'm gonna try again - my hair is falling like crazy! Thanks for giving the details of the vitamins you take - I'm gonna check them out next Target run!👍
@@kristennelson3190 oh no problem, I hope it can help you, and hopefully not break you out this time around, you don't have to take as many as I am, the bottles instructions actually recommend only taking one, but when I googled how much biotin an adult can take it was under the amount I am taking so that's the only reason I take so much, definitely recommend going with what's directed to take😊 oh and another thing obviously EVERYTHING has increased in price, I went to purchase more last night and online the biotin were now $4.89 for 120 tablets and the biotin+ keratin is $5.99 for 60 tablets and $9.99 for 120 tablets, so there was a price increase there too since the last time I purchased them🙄 ....as with EVERYTHING!!🤦🏽♀️
@@kristennelson3190 me too, it gives me extreme acne !
Try changing up your parts from a middle to a side part. Constantly parting your hair in the same spot and applying tension over and over can cause stress to follicles and increase hair loss. Also want to add that the blood builder supplements really work. I noticed my hair was becoming really dry and brittle and was not as thick as it use to to be. I suspected I was low on iron. I’ve been taking them for a couple of months now, and I’m shocked by how thick my hair has become.
Lost my hair when I was 5, 40 years later I'm still at square 1 and to be honest past caring. But thyroid, vitamin D, biotin and Iron are an issue. There is no miracle for alopecia, in my experience dermatologists are shooting in the dark. Tcells are an issue with alopecia. If you find a valid miracle send it my way, because I've never found one. Alopecia can also be an autoimmune condition I have a variety of those. Alopecia is more than a skin problem it's more of a internal issue, the most successful treatment which can be temporary is steriods injected into the scalp. Treatment is usually for 6 months it may fall out after or it may not. I was told my thymus could have been the cause of my alopecia and sarcoidosis as I'm in my 40s and it's enlarged, but nothing can be done.
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Love this dialogue! New Nordics Hair Volume Gummies are the holy grail! Since I started taking this, my hair grows close to an 3/4 inch a month - downside, I have to dye my roots 2x a month now. I also noticed my nails are very thick for the first time in my life. I have tried every single hair growth suppleament on the market - by far the best product out there, delicious and reasonably priced. Also check out Philip Kingsley Trichologist. Minoxidil burned the heck out of my scalp and was an absolutely no go.
The Ducray Anaphase shampoo paired with minoxidil is a great combo. My dermatologist recommended that combination to me and it did make my hair fuller and thicker. And I think there’s data showing that that shampoo improves minoxidil efficacy. Not sure if it’s vegan or sold in the US tho. Brazilian viewer here. And I continue to use minoxidil daily. If you stop you go back to where you started.
I'm a male in his mid twenties, minoxidil really improved my hair, it was really thin and was worried about losing it all but minoxidil is a miracle.
Gonna check that shampoo that you are mentioning.
Surfactants like those in shampoo have been shown to help actives penetrate deeper. Minoxidil’s formula is really stuck in the stone age when you compare it to modern skincare serums. It has the potential to be a lot more effective on its own.
Didn't try the Minoxidil, but I found out about that shampoo a month ago and it's pretty amazing! Probably the best one i've tried so far
Washing with Vichy Dercos energising shampoo and conditioner, Minoxidil mens 5% and micro-needling every two weeks is saving my hair. Almost 7 months in and I hardly lose hair, when I couldn’t touch it without getting a few strands on my hand and hated washing my hair because I would lose tons every time. I feel hopeful I’ve slowed down my loss.
Ugh I hear you about the fear of hair wash day… about the scalp microneedle, would the needles actually break or damage hair? My hair is super thin
I have heard good things about weekly hot oil treatments (specifically Jamaican Black Castor Oil) and rice water rinses. Oil treatments made my hair so soft and shiny however I didn't continue for long enough to see the benefits of hair growth. I've recently started a weekly rice water rinse so hopefully I'll continue long enough to see results. I'm so interested to follow your journey and I hope you find something that works!
Hey Cassandra, I am going through the same thing. A few weeks ago, and before I saw Dr. Dray's posting of iRestore laser helmet, I researched, ordered and received a Kiierr laser helmet which has great reviews. I've got so much hope invested in this helmet! I'll be following your hair loss/laser helmet journey as I'm going through my own. Good Luck!
This came at the perfect time! I’m 17, and have suffered hair loss from hypothyroidism, and have been trying to find ways to bring it back
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@@foreverdreaming8999 Luckily the hypothyroidism meds made it grow back, but thank you so much!!
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So proud of you using your platform to promote alopecia awareness. I have chronic telogen effluvium & androgenetic alopecia, which has been well managed for a few years now. Some things that worked for me: I use the iRestore have had an amazing experience on Nutrafol (VERY pricy), topical minoxidil (I use the foam without propylene glycol) oral minoxidil (the off-label dosage is tiny for alopecia compared to what they give for blood pressure) and oral spironolactone. I also highly recommend a liquid multivitamin, which are thought to have greater absorption & bioavailability (I also take a liquid vitamin D...all of mine are from the brand Mary Ruth Organiacs). I recently decided to try of the minoxidil liquid with topical spironolactone form Strut, which I can't comment on yet.
I have curly hair and have been dealing with a combination of hair loss and breakage, which sounds like that's what you're dealing with. On the hair side of things, if you heat style -- especially if you've heat styles for a long time -- you probably have damage. In that case, you want to look for protein treatments and poducts with hydrolyzed proteins. My favorite protein treatment is from Ecoslay, a wonderful smaller vegan brand. Camille Rose Naturals also has some excellent products. I also recommend investing in leave-in conditioners and styling creams or gels that will help your curls look good for longer and help lessen the heat styling. The brand you go with really depends on how curly your hair is naturally, which is actually quite difficult to tell ifyou have damage. Again, Ecoslay is an excellent play to start. If you aren' sleeping on silk or satin, start. It really, really makes a difference. As for scalp care, it looks like you're on the right track. Excess buildup can actually block hair follicles, so incorporating exfoliation is great. you may also want to wash your hair slightly more often. Using a clarifyer once a week paired with a cowash or moisturizing shampoo once or twice a week could help, but you need to be careful you're not stressing out your hair strands. Niacinamide can be applied to the scalp and is excellent for oil control, which would reduce the needto wash. You probably shouldn't apply oil to your scaalp if its already oily, but it may help if you apply it to your ends. Argan and jojoba are generally to go-to lightweight oils. Grapeseed oil is also excellent. On oil, hot oil treatments are heavenly. Lots of brands have oil blends intended to be used as a wash day hot oil treatment. They have a lot of claimed benefits, but you can also think of them as relaxing to helprelieve tension in your scalp and increase circulation. Als, that scalp brush you have? They make ones that vibrate. It's niiiiice. Amla is a great ingredient for hair loss, and doing a scalp mask on wash day may help. It also may be helpful to consult some Black curly hair youtubers. Black hair and mixed hair is different from nonblack cuurly hair, but we've got a loooooooooong cultural history of caring for curls. Starpuppy is a gret youtuber who deal with a lot of thinning and breakage, and Biance Renee is a great resource as wll because she has tried like. Every product (and she's mixed, so have silkier hair that would translate better to to product/technique recommendations). Curlychemistry isa cosmeti chemist I HIGHLY recomend, and GreenBeauty is another great resource for science-based approach. Good luck!
I have had crazy hair loss twice in my life. The first time was when I was becoming vegan. I wasn’t eating enough calories. My diet was fruits, veg and peanut butter but that’s kinda it. I wasn’t really getting in the fats. I did find that a multi vitamin helped. The second time I had gotten really ill, two weeks after it passed my hair started falling out. I have thick hair, so it was everywhere, like a dog shedding in spring. This continued for two to two 1/2 months before it was deemed a zinc and vit D deficiency. I was thin (see scalp thin) at the crown and thin on the rest of the top of my head.
But I will say that Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo did noticeably help with in 3 or 4 weeks. I wouldn’t say I have dandruff but I was getting desperate.
PRP! I have great results in my clinic doing it on my clients. Definitely try it!: every month until you get the desired results and then every 3- 6-months as maintenance xx
Does it hurt alot tho?
I suggest visiting an endocrinologist that specializes in hair loss and female hormone imbalances
Wishing you luck babe! I already have half my head shaved as an undercut mostly because I was annoyed. Autoimmune (IBD, psoriasis) and pcos so I lose hair like crazy, especially when I wash hair. Appreciate the tips and reviews here.
I did all the things you've discussed... supplements, shampoos, serums and even the irestore helmet (which maybe helped a bit.) I was doing any and everything I could just short of minoxidil, until finally I caved. Minoxidil is the only thing that has brought my hair back to the point that I am no longer self conscious. I've been using it for just under 2 years now. FYI, you can totally use the "men's" version. If using 5% strength just use once per day. Best of luck to you! Hair loss/thinning is an emotionally and psychologically draining thing to go through and I really feel for anyone having to deal with it.
This vid came at the perfect time …I always had really thick hair and the last couple years it’s just been getting so thin and falling out in handfuls ….I thought it was stress which it still could be but I’m desperate at this point to get my hair growing back in
As a nurse the main thing i can advice on in terms of supplements just get them trough a proper healthcare professional. Either via a doctor and blood test or more the alternative way there are scientific ways of testing that don't require blood tests and work in a more wholistic ways
I've have been interested in the iRestore helmet for a while but have been put off by only being able to find sponsored reviews. I am very much looking forward to your results and thoughts on it :)
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The iRestore worked for me while I was in quarantine but keeping the schedule once I returned to work was hard. Also, Dr. Dray said pumpkin seed oil was good!
As someone who's going to med school and have stalked the entire faculty online, the majority of the profs are either bald or going bald and boy am I worried for myself.
There is so much I’ll love to tell you but first:
I love you for admitting you know nothing about hair!!! So honest and real! 🙌
Now, based on my experience, I have a few questions:
Do you color your hair? Amonia or not?
Are your hormones ok?
Have you tried oiling your hair?
You might be interested in the kinky curly shampoo and conditioner. Vegan, cruelty free and clean. Very affordable too.
I hope you see this! I experienced crazy hair fall due to my amonia free hair color and was blaming hormones until I found out. I tried many things and some not proven or published techniques worked wonderfully.
Hello!
May I ask you what do you use to dye your hair (if you keep doing it)?
I think that might be my problem but I don't know what to use instead ti dye my gray hairs.
The Minoxidil for women is actually necessary. The concentration is less for the women’s formula, having to do with how women react to it.
As for shampoo & conditioner - I’m having hair loss after having had Covid 3 times & a product that has helped to slow down the loss is Pura Dor. I LOVE their products & have also noticed my hair isn’t as tangled, which happens with thinner hair. I used to have thick hair that didn’t tangle too much. So, maybe try their products.
Being brought up in an Indian subcontinental home, we use slightly heated coconut oil (sometimes mixed with castor oil for hair density growth) and then do a scalp message. We really let the oils soak and then wash it off with shampoo. It worked for me as long as i did it consistently (once or twice a week). I hope it helps.
I feel like everyone’s answers have at least some truth to them bc, for sure, everyone is different and diff things work on diff people.
But from what I gather about hair thinning & loss is that if your body is stressed in any way- whether from a deficiency, disorder, what have you- then the scalp area is just one of those sensitive places that’s hit harder than others.
Unfortunately, “stress” *includes* going in hard with products, devices, vitamins, etc. I know you mentioned that you weren’t going to try several methods at once, so good! Just keep that in the back of your mind- maybe one supplement, a couple/few products, one device at a time then?
Also, idk what your hair routine is like but *how* you use products and devices is important too. The correct way to wash your hair, the correct way to condition, how often you cleanse your brush/comb (if at all, and which one you use), if you only stimulate your hair in the shower or bath or if you also do so before bed, what products/moisturizer you use and where (root, mid-shaft, ends), how filtered is your shower water (hard or soft water), etc. It’s actually a lot more similar to skin care than many people think! I could go on.
And I want to make it clear that I’m not trying to worry you, or anyone that sees this comment- just that there are different factors that affect each one of us, so do your research! 1.) Do you have specific health concerns that affect factors leading to lack of hair growth or fragility? 2.) If so, what would- in theory- help reverse the situation? Then which gadgets, products, etc would help? If no specific health factors, go for more simple/gentler methods. 3.) What tools are you using to support the gadgets, products, etc, and do you take care of them? 4.) Do you let your scalp *rest and breathe* like you would with skincare or post-workout?
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I remember that before I included magnesium supplements, I was taking huge portions of vitamin D for months, but my levels remained low. I don’t know what’s the correlation exactly, I’m sure your doc will know!
Magnesium is pretty much a miracle. We need it for so, so many things but first and foremost to properly absorb/ distribute Vitamin D and Calcium throughout our bodies. So many people take too much calcium and it builds up in the wrong places such as in the blood and in the tendons. Magnesium puts calcium where it belongs!
I believe Rosemary oil is the most effective essential oil, it’s supposedly comparable to minoxidil, takes 6 months. Smells kinda funky but it might help! It might also be a thyroid issue? Could be too much DHT as well, so you could look into astaxanthin or saw Palmetto. I hear the laser hats are good too so that’s probably worth continuing on with. (I’d just be cautious about not getting too much of the light in your eyes.) If you’re having issues with low Vit D levels, it could be an issue with your gallbladder or low stomach acid. If you don’t produce enough bile, it’s much harder to absorb vitamin D. A vegan collagen precursor might help too. Basically anything I’ve heard of that’s supposed to help takes about 6 months to work, so I guess patience and consistency are key!
Oh castor oil too, I used it on my lashes and it helped. Though it’s really greasy and gunky, but maybe a couple times a week would help!
I hope there will be more research studies on using rosemary oil soon! So far, I think there's only been one done.
Hello Cassandra! I can relate with you, I have struggled with hormonal acne for many many years and now I'm suffering with hair loss too, my doctor which is a gynecologist and endocrinologist, has helped me a lot to the point where I barely have acné now, most of what I have are scars. With my hair loss my doctor gave me hormones, vitamins specifically for hair, skin, and nails, I continue taking spironolactone 50mg, vitamin C 500mg, and I use a shampoo that contains minoxidil at 2% and I'm recovering my hair back with my skin clear. I know every body is different, but I hope my experience can help in anyway and to find the right doctor.
Thank you for sharing your journey and helping me with mine. Hair loss is torture. You rock! 💐
I "derma rolled" my scalp. It helped for my covid hair loss. It sounds terrible. But it made a difference.
For me too
What derma roller did you use and get? Did you use oils etc?
You should get a proper diagnosis, before starting any treatment. I got diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia aka female patterned hair loss. I did not get any diagnosis until seeing a top dermatologist, who explained why my hair was looking less dense in certain areas and thinner. Previous dermatologists I saw, dismissed me because I did not experience hair visibly falling out. However, she explained if I don’t start a treatment, hair will eventually become thinner and thinner, until it stops being able to grow through the scalp. That’s why you ***MUST see a good dermatologist, experienced with hair loss and hair loss treatments and request a diagnosis. Don’t loose any more time. Vitamins will not work, if you do have female patterned hair loss.
I started losing my hair like 5 years ago but I thought it was normal, I was not so worried about it, but now I’m, I just turned 36 this April, and I’m about to start taking prenatal pills (it’s great for skin, hair, nails) and I’ll start doing the Ordinary serum for hair density , I love Shea moisture & Cantu. You should try liquid collagen, bone broth. Girl we are in this together! ❤
The ordinary hair serum has been my ride or die for YEARS. I routinely experience medical hair thinning because of multiple chronic illnesses. My hair is also wavy, 2b-ish. I find applying to my scalp after washing when my hair is still wet gives me best results. If you still find it makes your hair greasy maybe try applying the night before a wash. In my experience it’s not going to do miracles, it won’t fix the biological reason your hair is thinning/shedding, but after consistent use over several months I do notice more regrowth, especially around my hair line, compared to if I wasn’t using it. Hair shedded is only half of the issue, it really only becomes noticeable when your body cannot replace what’s been shed. I definitely find this gives my body a little boost when it’s struggling to do that.
I have PCOS and I’ve started to notice hair fall since I hit 30, and now my hair looks very similar to yours. Thank you so much for your suggestions! I’ll be trying the scalp massager, peppermint oil and pumpkin seed oil soft gels. Wish me luck! ✨🙏✨
Maybe this helps ua-cam.com/video/FkYQpEU8D_c/v-deo.html
What she recommends is a total gimmick. Oils are mostly useless for hair loss. The only one with an actual scientific study on is rosemary oil which is somewhat equivalent to Minoxidil.
What is PCOS?
I've had balding hair/alopecia since age 16. am 58 now. have been using Rogaine before it was even sold OTC. Had to get it formulating at a special pharmacist. at some age, you'd think one would come to terms with their alopecia. i have not. i purchased irestore in 2020. combined with nutrafol supplements (per my doctor's recommendation), these have helped. But I will never have a completely luscious mane. i still use rogaine daily, irestore every other day, and nutrofal 2 tabs daily. if you're on rogaine, you use just 2 tabs daily. i also see a dermatologist annually who specialized in baldness in women. For me it was between irestore or PRP (platelet rich plasma). i'm sure you've heard about that. Its also been proven to be very helpful but I did not want the maintenance of injections to my scalp 2-3 times/year. We are beautiful no matter how hair but are just using the tools available to us to look good for us!
I think you should let your hair go 100% curly. It looks so good on you and I think you will find that it will reduce the hair loss. Also do a big chop, use rosemary oil instead of peppermint and try Olaplex!!!!
Also are those Vitamin D pills D2 or D3? You need to take D3 5-10,000 IU's per day for deficiency and it's not going to work if you don't take it with K2 and Magnesium AND a fatty food. I eat mine with an avocado or Chia Seed pudding. Try Sports Research Plant-Based K2+D3. Also Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate. Seriously though: go curly, let go of your long hair with a nice cut, stop blow-drying and get on the Olaplex (especially 0 and three: it is an amazing bond building for your hair!!!) STAT!!!
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. I had sudden hair loss and thinning after having surgery. The things that worked the best for me where Vitamin D & K and I bought the LED Hair Wand for hair regrowth which helped. I tried many serums that didn't work and mostly dried out my scalp. The major turning point was when I stumbled across information about PRP injections that were given directly into the effected areas of my scalp. This jump started regrowth and within 6 months my hair was back on track. I had 6 sessions 5 weeks apart. What was interesting is that the regrowth hair has a wave to it and the rest of my hair is straight. I would strongly recommend PRP injections.
Oh My God Girl I’m With You! My mom‘s hair got really really thin about my age and she cut it all off until like a pixie cut so the weight of the hair wasn’t affecting her hair loss. Now that was in the 80s and we have way more things available to us. But when when is the time to go see that professional? When is your hair not quite thin enough that you can save it before you can no longer do anything. Where is that sweet spot? Is my hair really unusually thin? My hair is Covid long, and I lose a lot of it. Is that unusual? Thank you for starting to address some of these things.oh my god what a rabbit hole
If it's bothering you then it's def time to see a Derm if you can. I've had hair loss for a while, it's still able to grow very long but there's just not as many hairs as their used to be.
Be careful with biotin. It was the trigger for my cystic acne. And I tested it multiple times and every time I restarted it, it brought back the cystic acne that are so painful and inflamed
I tried supplementing magnesium because I read it's supposed to help with blood pressure and got galloping runs🤐 We're too fast supplementing stuff we don't need but it's near impossible to get full bloodwork for all vitamins and minerals