Woman in her 50s with thinning hair

[KaraG]

My mom, daughter in law and I are all experiencing hair loss since we had mild cases of covid this summer. My hairdresser and her mom had severe cases last year and also had significant hair loss. She said many of her customers are also fighting hair loss.

Add in a bit of stress and regular aging and I guess it's a perfect storm. I can see new hairs coming in but the shedding is still ridiculous. I'm taking vitamins, eating well and taking some collagen. Any other tips appreciated.

[pathrunner]

So sorry you're experiencing this. I've been thinking about this lately. My hair seems thinner lately too though I haven't had Covid. It's stress and aging. I've been thinking about Nioxin or Nutrafol.

[Forever Blue]

Originally Posted by anitak1982

It's been 4 years since I created this thread. I am 63 and still struggle with my hair. I have found ways to cope. I was allowed to take by my dermatologist finasteride, which is usually strictly for men. It did help with the shedding but I can't say as I have seen a tremendous amount of new growth. However, a product that has been a super blessing to hide my scalp is called gray away magnetic powder. To my absolute sadness it seems to have been discontinued. I am posting before and after images with using the gray away. I use to call it my magic eraser. I am searching for something similar and I have found sevich but the amount in the container seems to go so much faster than the gray away. These containers have a sponge applicator but found it was way easier to use crafting spouncers as it was easier to hold onto.





I have never colored my hair and have very little gray. I used the gray away to color my scalp. They do have a spray but I totally like the powder way more.

I'm only 47 still & my hair's been thinning over the yrs, but seems to be at a RAPID pace in the last several mos, so I need to do something FAST! Taking Biotin never seemed to make any difference, but I may start up again since I prefer to go holistic (aka all-natural) w/ remedies for everything.

OP, glad you came back for an update. I need to return to read the rest of the posts since you returned.

Also, have you read this thread that was started? I need to read more of what was said there too:
http:////www.city-data.com/forum/hai...ning-hair.html

Originally Posted by Harpaint

Taking hormones can be dangerous to your health (strokes, breast cancer). Excess estrogen causes the most prevalent form of breast cancer. As a woman dealing with this cancer, I can say I'd rather wear a wig.

I wouldn't start any kind of hormone stuff either. The risks are too great just for thicker hair. I'd wear a wig first. I also prefer to go as holistically as possible first w/ remedies for any issue. If I absolutely have to try an oral medication, I see what all the side effects are first, etc. & may choose NOT to take it if it's too risky.