How can I stop my hair from thinning more?

Question

I am a 31 yr old female with very long hair, (like to the middle of my back). I am getting very thin on top and on the sides of my head. When I wash my hair it seems as though handfuls are comming out. I dont know what to do. I am scared that my hair is all going to fall out. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop this hair loss, or any thing I can do to make it grow thicker?

Answer 1

ask a doctor u might hgave something the wrpng with u!!!

Answer 2

Many people think that hair loss is a male problem, but it is one that many females suffer from as well. Hair loss is a very traumatic experience for a woman, even though it perfectly natural to lose your hair as you get older. When young women start to experience hair loss, they start to research the kinds of female hair loss treatments that are available to them. The treatment they find depends on what is causing the hairloss to occur in the first place. Some of the causes may be stress or hormonal changes. In these cases the doctor can easily prescribe female hair loss treatments that have nothing to do with hair growth.

New hair loss treatments are coming on the market all the time, but their validity has yet to be determined. Scientists will tell you that many of the so-called new hair loss treatments may not work for you. Since every person is unique and the reasons for hair loss vary from person to person, there are no one kind of female hair loss treatments that work for everybody.

With the doctor prescribed hair loss treatments for women, the one that has had the most success is a topical solution containing 2% Minoxodil. New hair loss treatments containing higher percentages are still being tested to see if they are suitable for females to use. Female hairloss treatments sometimes vary to male hair loss treatments.

Another of the new hair loss treatments available for men is a hair growth pill. This is not being considered as one of the female hair loss treatments because of the possibility that it may cause birth defects. Pregnant or nursing mothers should never use the prescribed treatments for hair loss because it is not known what effect it could have on an unborn or newborn baby.

Many women are turning to aromatherapy as female hairloss treatments. Some essential oils are said to be beneficial in controlling hair loss. In a study conducted with females experiencing hair loss a blend of essential oils was used as a topical solution for the scalp, The results of this new hair loss treatment were very promising, with 44% showing marked improvement after seven months of the treatment. With aromatherapy oils, as with all other female hairloss treatments, once you stop using them so does the hair growth.

Female hair loss treatments often vary from male hair loss treatments, depending on the cause of the hair loss.

Answer 3

Hi, I would highly recommend hair vitamins by "HairFormula 37". After a month you see a significant difference in volume, shine and faster rate of hair growth. The shampoo and conditioner that they sell is awesome too. The website is hairformula37.com. They are a little pricey but worth every penny. You should check out the testimonials, and also my story - I highlighted the heck out of my hair to the point where it broke off, but the vitamins brought it back ! Good luck!

Answer 4

I have this problem too- my hair is very thick and weighed down. I would suggest going to the dermatologist. In the meantime take Zinc suppliments that improve hair growth. You can also wash your hair with Nioxin shampoo and conditioner (available at hair salons) or try Henna...it strenghtens the hair. Also try taking Vitamin E suppliments. Make sure to talk to a dermatologist though because they will have the best advice.

Answer 5

Try this:Mix fresh gated ginger with olive oil,massage into your scalp and hair and leave on for at least a 1/2 hour.If you put a shower cap on you can leave it on overnight which you should probably do.Next day wash it out with whatever shampoo you use(hopefully a good one).Repeat this treatment several times a week.The olive oil is nourishing while the ginger stimulates circulation,among other things.I've heard this really work well for thinning/balding hair.Good luck!

Answer 6

There is a line of haircare products for men out there from a company called Nioxin that has garnered some good reviews. It may not regrow hair that has been lost, but it apparently works to break up the DHT in your scalp to help re-stimulate hair that is still there and just blocked.

Answer 7

What works for me:

Mix the following ingredients:

2 oz. Mange medicine..... Yep, you have to go to a vet for this.
one cup mayonaise
1/2 cup grated limberger cheese
1/4 cup of Palmolive Dish Soap
4 Bulbs, not cloves, of garlic
2 oz of urine, can be your own
4 eggs beaten
1/2 cup of peanut butter

Place liberally on head, wrap with old plastic garbage bags to hold in place. Leave on 4 hours. Repeat everyday for 7 days. Then skip a week. Then repeat for the rest of your life. This works!!

Answer 8

cut ur hair shorter till ur shoulder. long hair tends to fall off faster..

use good shampoo and if u have dry scalp or dandruff then thts 90% of the reason of hair loss...

use good dandruff shampoo every 2 days ...use nizoral initially...massage scalp with warm olive oil 2ice a week..and drink loads of water..
stress and bad eating habbits are also major cause ofhair loss

everything i have told u was suggested to me by my doctor. i had the same problem..not anymore...:)

goodluck!

Answer 9

see a dermatologist to determine if hereditary hair loss or something more
I'd get your hair cut to a shorter length- not as obvious its getting thinner and less stress on the follicles due to the long hair weight

Answer 10

If it was me I would try changing shampoo.