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WorldsBestBoss · 2021-08-05T08:32:50+00:00

Anyone know anything about why this is suddenly happening? I've always had hair come out when I wash it, but recently it's become almost a handful. And then more when I comb it through afterwards. It's definitely regrowing as when I was last at the hairdressers she said I had loads of really short hairs at the scalp. I had my last baby 8 years ago. My hair is quite long and I do tie it back a lot. I don't want to artificially thicken it with sprays/mousse or "add volume", I'd just like to stop it falling out! Any ideas what I can do or what might help?

iamdashi · 05/08/2021 10:05

I don't know why I'm afraid, but it doesn't sound very nice. There are these caffeine-infused (?) shampoos that are supposed to support hair growth, like Plantur 39. Give them a go perhaps? And I think seaweed supplements also support hair growth.

AnyFucker · 05/08/2021 10:14

Have you had COVID ? There is some information coming through (mainly anecdotal at the moment) that, like any other shock to the immune system, it can cause hair loss several weeks/months down the line

I sympathise, the same is happening to me.

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WorldsBestBoss · 05/08/2021 15:48

No not had covid that I know of.

Just so annoying. Sorry to hear you are suffering too.

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Justcashnosweets · 05/08/2021 17:38

My hair has been thinning since I had my daughter 8 years ago, and its really getting me down. I do have an underactive thyroid since I had her but I am on medication so I have no idea why my hair is still shit. What I've found helps is a hair oil I bought from Amazon, Essy hair growth oil. When I was using it regularly my hairdresser noticed the difference in my hair. I did get lazy and forget to use it but have started again. It does get great reviews and its not that expensive. Could be worth a go?

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WorldsBestBoss · 05/08/2021 17:47

@Justcashnosweets

My hair has been thinning since I had my daughter 8 years ago, and its really getting me down. I do have an underactive thyroid since I had her but I am on medication so I have no idea why my hair is still shit. What I've found helps is a hair oil I bought from Amazon, Essy hair growth oil. When I was using it regularly my hairdresser noticed the difference in my hair. I did get lazy and forget to use it but have started again. It does get great reviews and its not that expensive. Could be worth a go?

Thanks so much I'll look into it. Had my thyroid checked as well as various other blood tests as I do feel tired a lot but nothing showing up 😩

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Justcashnosweets · 05/08/2021 18:03

Apparently stress and diet can effect hair fall and regrowth, and not enough protein in your diet. I think I can tick all of those boxes 🤣 I also try and avoid using heated appliances frequently on my hair and this has helped in the past aswell. Hope you find something that works for you, its a horrible feeling when your hair starts to thin.

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WorldsBestBoss · 05/08/2021 18:44

@Justcashnosweets

Apparently stress and diet can effect hair fall and regrowth, and not enough protein in your diet. I think I can tick all of those boxes 🤣 I also try and avoid using heated appliances frequently on my hair and this has helped in the past aswell. Hope you find something that works for you, its a horrible feeling when your hair starts to thin.

Thank you. Diet could be better, but it's not awful.... Just want to try to fix it before it starts to get really noticeable. Think I'll need to try a multi faceted approach!

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GraceMelbury · 05/08/2021 20:20

Biotin supplements are worth a try too.

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WorldsBestBoss · 05/08/2021 20:34

@GraceMelbury

Biotin supplements are worth a try too.

Thank you, I'll try those too.

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DinosaurDiana · 05/08/2021 20:35

How old are you ?

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WorldsBestBoss · 05/08/2021 21:02

@DinosaurDiana

How old are you ?

41

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BS1981 · 05/08/2021 23:09

Have you recently come off the contraceptive pill? I came off it a couple of years ago after going back on it for around 18months after the birth of my second child. After about 6 months of stopping it, I suffered hair loss, which was exactly the same as I experienced after the birth of each child. It's finally growing back but has been really noticeable around my hairline.

DinosaurDiana · 06/08/2021 07:02

I suddenly lost half an inch of hair from my fringe in my early 40’s.
GP told me to take iron, but it never grew back no matter what I did.

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WorldsBestBoss · 06/08/2021 08:48

@BS1981

Have you recently come off the contraceptive pill? I came off it a couple of years ago after going back on it for around 18months after the birth of my second child. After about 6 months of stopping it, I suffered hair loss, which was exactly the same as I experienced after the birth of each child. It's finally growing back but has been really noticeable around my hairline.

No, not been on the pill for about 15 years.

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WorldsBestBoss · 06/08/2021 08:50

@DinosaurDiana

I suddenly lost half an inch of hair from my fringe in my early 40’s. GP told me to take iron, but it never grew back no matter what I did.

Interesting. I actually started taking Spatone a few weeks ago to see if it helped with tiredness. Probably early days to see a difference I guess, either that or it won't help at all! Sorry to hear it didn't work for you.

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DinosaurDiana · 06/08/2021 08:52

I assumed mine was to do with getting older and perimenopause.
I never did find a reason or a cure, I hope you do.