Question 1

young female adult- very very thin hair that grows incredibly slowly. any suggestions on how to thicken it & get it to grow faster please?? thanks!

Accepted Answer

Hair: Your hair is genetically determined.  It is also human nature that those with thick aggressively curly hair want fine thin hair and vice versa.   People taking minoxidil for hypertension can get quite hairy in an unwanted way.  You can try chemical curls if thicker hair is desperately needed.

Question 2

i have itchy, flaky and dry scalp with hair thining and breakage. what could be the problem and how can this be treated? i'm a 28 years female , not taking any chronic medications.

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: You should have your thyroid blood tests checked. A condition called seborrheic dermatitis is sometimes associated with hair loss, so it might be a good idea to see a Dermatologist.

Question 3

if i start rogaine, (minoxidil) do i need it forever? (50yo woman with parents with thin hair)

Accepted Answer

Define "forever.": If you stop using it, your hair will go back to the way it was before you started using it - but that doesn't mean you're stuck with it "forever." it means you need to keep using it until a better, more permanent hair loss treatment is invented. That could be next week or 10 years from now, but not "forever.".

Question 4

what to do if i'm a white female with pcos and have very very thin hair at the crown, frontal area, and on the sides.?

Accepted Answer

Eat less, exercise: more, lose weight and consider medication such as metformin to reduce the basic metabolic problem of insulin resistance and your tendency to produce excessive amounts of male hormones.

Question 5

i am a female, 24 yrs old with thin hair. can i use minoxidil topical solution usp 5% chymotra to my scalp? or  it should be used only by men?

Accepted Answer

It's safe: Despite the labeling in the opinion of most derms it's safer and most effective, in fact the foam is likely the most effective for both men and women.

Question 6

hi, i am a female (22) with thin hair and a y-shaped bald pattern on the crown. the hair just splits at the crown, what to do? dry,little itchy scalp

Accepted Answer

TurnALossIntoAGain: At 22 years you have a good chance to beat this but you need to see a hair specialist for analysis of your hair and hair follicles, plus some other medical stuff, ASAP. You're shedding more than the usual 100-150 hairs a day. I assume by "Y" pattern you meant a "V," which is thinning on each temple area, called "male pattern," for obvious reason. Lotsa causes, lotsa possible cures. See a hair doc!

Question 7

20 year old female,had facial laser but hair got thicker.i have also frontal hair thining . my labs : dheas 484.1ug/dl,free testosterone 0.021 nmol/l.

Accepted Answer

Endocrinologist: If you have male pattern hair loss and hair growth, an endocrinologist is best qualified to evaluate and treat you. He/she can interpret your test results and order any other appropriate tests for diagnosis and then treat   If needed.

Question 8

whats the symptom of hair thining?

Accepted Answer

Thinning hair: The symptom is thinning hair.  The cause can be primarily genetic.  Thyroid disorders and anxiety can also be leading culprits.  Excessive use of certain damaging hair products (like some perm agents) and excessive use of heat-hair dryers can also damage hair and cause thinning.

Question 9

which std causes hair thining?

Accepted Answer

Syphilis, rarely: In its late stages, syphilis can cause "moth eaten alopecia", an irregular, patchy form of hair loss on the scalp. It is quite rare. If you are concerned and/or at risk, have a blood test for syphilis. But that's the only potential cause of STD-related hair loss. If it's a question of just general hair thinning, I'm confident it isn't due to any STD.

Question 10

what are some hair products for  thin hair?

Accepted Answer

Finasteride and: Fenasteride solution or Minoxidil solution.

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Young female adult- very very thin hair that grows incredibly slowly. any suggestions on how to thicken it & get it to grow faster please?? thanks!

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I have itchy, flaky and dry scalp with hair thining and breakage. what could be the problem and how can this be treated? i'm a 28 years female , not taking any chronic medications.

A member asked:

If i start rogaine, (minoxidil) do i need it forever? (50yo woman with parents with thin hair)

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What to do if i'm a white female with pcos and have very very thin hair at the crown, frontal area, and on the sides.?

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I am a female, 24 yrs old with thin hair. can i use minoxidil topical solution usp 5% chymotra to my scalp? or it should be used only by men?

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Hi, i am a female (22) with thin hair and a y-shaped bald pattern on the crown. the hair just splits at the crown, what to do? dry,little itchy scalp

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20 year old female,had facial laser but hair got thicker.i have also frontal hair thining . my labs : dheas 484.1ug/dl,free testosterone 0.021 nmol/l.

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Whats the symptom of hair thining?

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Which std causes hair thining?

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What are some hair products for thin hair?

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