What really works for thinning hair?

What really works for thinning hair?

Minoxidil. Minoxidil is the only FDA-approved ingredient found to improve hair loss, and it’s available as an over-the-counter treatment or prescription. “Minoxidil can enhance the size of the follicle so that it produces a bigger strand of hair,” explains Wilma Bergfeld, MD, a Cleveland Clinic dermatologist.

Can you actually stop thinning hair?

In most cases, hair loss actually can be prevented, but taking early action is important. “Baldness is preventable, but early intervention is key. If a person starts to notice thinning and shedding or hair loss of any kind, it is important to get on a regimen as soon as possible.

What do dermatologists recommend for thinning hair?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved minoxidil to treat hair loss. It is the only hair re-growth product approved for men and women. A dermatologist may combine minoxidil with another treatment.

Are there forums for women with patchy hair loss?

But we also have an entire community dedicated to women with patchy hair loss, which can include any form bald spot on any location of the scalp or even the body, in our Alopecia Areata Forums . By the way – these links are dropping you into the subforums so if you just want to see the whole thing, try this link: HerAlopecia Discussion Forums.

How to talk about your personal hair loss?

Introduce yourself and share your personal hair loss experience. The most common but most difficult aspect of treating hair loss… Discuss how hair loss has affected your relationships, career, emotions, and social life. General discussions on working out, lifting, cardio, the effects of steroids on hair, and more.

Is there a community for women with hair loss?

We’ve got a community. A very large community of women dealing with literally every form of hair loss possible. HerAlopecia has been around since 2004 and we’re not about to stop anytime soon.

Are there forums for androgenetic alopecia in women?

HerAlopecia has been around since 2004 and we’re not about to stop anytime soon. We have dedicated forums for Androgenetic Alopecia in Women Forums (also known as thinning hair, receding hairlines, and a thinning bald spot developing on the top/back of the scalp).