At the age of 28, my hair at the top of my head is already disappearing. Any chance of me getting it to grow back? Like, do you know any effective way of growing it back? Thanks.
Hi Keytolove
Its really distressing when you can sense your hair is thinning or even not growing back. There can be a number of causes, which all need to be investigated before you can choose a treatment. Here are some possibilities:
- high blood androgen hormone levels. Commonly encountered in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. A blood test by your doctor will reveal whether your androgen levels are above normal. This is a good place to start with your investigations.
- a dysfunctional thyroid gland. Follow this up second. You will need to obtain an extensive thyroid profile including T4, T3, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies from a doctor or from a naturopath who works in functional pathology.
- low serum ferretin levels. Again, a blood test is required. Investigate this one after exhausting other possibilities.
There are nutritional and naturopathic treatments available, but you must act as soon as possible to prevent permanent loss of the hair follicles.
A good book to read is "Hair Loss & Replacement For Dummies" - you'll be really well informed after reading this.
Hope this helps - let us know how you go!
Regards, Olwen :-)
P.S. In case I didn't emphasise it strongly enough, act now and find out what's causing this. You don't have a moment to lose.
Its really distressing when you can sense your hair is thinning or even not growing back. There can be a number of causes, which all need to be investigated before you can choose a treatment. Here are some possibilities:
- high blood androgen hormone levels. Commonly encountered in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome. A blood test by your doctor will reveal whether your androgen levels are above normal. This is a good place to start with your investigations.
- a dysfunctional thyroid gland. Follow this up second. You will need to obtain an extensive thyroid profile including T4, T3, reverse T3 and thyroid antibodies from a doctor or from a naturopath who works in functional pathology.
- low serum ferretin levels. Again, a blood test is required. Investigate this one after exhausting other possibilities.
There are nutritional and naturopathic treatments available, but you must act as soon as possible to prevent permanent loss of the hair follicles.
A good book to read is "Hair Loss & Replacement For Dummies" - you'll be really well informed after reading this.
Hope this helps - let us know how you go!
Regards, Olwen :-)
P.S. In case I didn't emphasise it strongly enough, act now and find out what's causing this. You don't have a moment to lose.
You can ask a doctor about propecia. My husband tried it before and so far it worked. It’s also available on any pharmacy so as long as you are prescribed to it, you’ll have no problem getting it. Hope this helps!
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Olwen, I won't lie to you. I am not too happy about the status of my hair. Where do you find that book on Hair Loss & Replacement for Dummies?
Hi Healthnfitnessguy
What part of the world do you live in?
The copy that's sitting on my desk right now was published in the USA. The ISBN is 978-0-470-08787-9. If you live in the USA you can order it through Amazon.
The authors are William R Rassman, Jae P Pak, Robert M Bernstein and Eric S Schweiger.
Regards, Olwen :-)
What part of the world do you live in?
The copy that's sitting on my desk right now was published in the USA. The ISBN is 978-0-470-08787-9. If you live in the USA you can order it through Amazon.
The authors are William R Rassman, Jae P Pak, Robert M Bernstein and Eric S Schweiger.
Regards, Olwen :-)
Oops. And apologies to keytolove - I made the assumption in my initial reply that you're female. Not sure if this is correct :$