Product that works on losing hair

tanith I can't do links but there are a few threads on GN re hair loss which may help you.

Oestrogen?

HRT?

Have you had an operation or are you anaemic. Over last few years I have had two major heart ops both left me anaemic and quite a lot of hair fell out Anaemia fixed and so was hair loss

I had this problem several years ago.
As it happened I had to see a dermatologist about something else.
The consultant noticed the loss of frontal hair and eye brows.
He diagnosed Frontal Fybrosing Alopecia.
He prescribed a strong steroid lotion to be applied around the thinning hair area and a six months course of antibiotics.
I am beyond grateful to this wonderful, caring consultant (NHS)
because the treatment halted the hair loss. Now you would never know.
I do have an area on my forehead which is scar tissue, where the loss occurred, but the healthy growth above it conceales this.
Sometimes I see women who have this condition and have completely lost their hair from just above the forehead to the crown of the head.
If you suspect this could be what you have, please ask for a referral.
I was lucky. I hadn't asked, it was the kindness of the consultant who took the trouble to go above and beyond his remit on my behalf. I'm beyond grateful.

PS if you have frontal Fybrosing Alopecia non of the over the counter hair products can help you.
I was treated at The Churchill Hospital, Oxford.

For androgenetic alopecia which I believe is the most common type of female pattern baldness it's Minoxidil but the men's 5% is meant to be better & cheaper. Once you start it you can't stop or will lose the gains plus more in some cases. I believe some women take dultasteride (sp?) but not sure if prescribed in the UK.

DollyRocker

For androgenetic alopecia which I believe is the most common type of female pattern baldness it's Minoxidil but the men's 5% is meant to be better & cheaper. Once you start it you can't stop or will lose the gains plus more in some cases. I believe some women take dultasteride (sp?) but not sure if prescribed in the UK.

I’ve been using Regaine ( minoxidil) for years. Not sure if it actually works but scared to stop incase my hair falls out. The mousse is actually very thickening.

Thanks everyone its coming out all over not just at the front so I will look at your suggestions.

I have been taking biotin supplement for many years and it has stopped the thinning of my hair. It also has given me very strong nails. I know it doesn’t suit everyone but it is worth a try. If you are taking medication it is wise to ask your doctor if it is OK to take it. At low dosage it should not be a problem.

Tanith have your vitamins D and B12 checked. I have to take D for life following on from the booster course and B12 injections every three months.

DollyRocker

For androgenetic alopecia which I believe is the most common type of female pattern baldness it's Minoxidil but the men's 5% is meant to be better & cheaper. Once you start it you can't stop or will lose the gains plus more in some cases. I believe some women take dultasteride (sp?) but not sure if prescribed in the UK.

I've been using minoxidil 5% for just over three months. Baby hairs starting to come through.