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At age 24... my hair started thinning.
By age 26 it got a lot worse so I tried everything possible so feel normal. I opted to using years using hair extensions, clip ons and glue ons. My doctors diagnosed me with Polycystic ovary syndrome. I was put back on birth control and that was it. I’m now 28 and I started going to a dermatologist. I had my first steroid scalp injections done today. I go back in a little over a month to get the second round done and I really hope everything works. Needless to say, this has been a really challenging part of my life for the last 4 years. No one other than my mom has seen what my hair looks like without my extensions for a while. It’s like my identity is up in the air. Anyways, I just wanted to share.
LadybossAMG
15
10/29/18 at 2:17PM UTC
Hi! I too have PCOS and it has truly put me through an emotional rollercoaster, with less hair on my head and more on my chin/neck. I really just want you to know you are not alone, but also give advice with what is helping me. I changed my food intake to have less sugars. Hormone imbalance is a large part of PCOS and even though what you eat doesn't make it go away it will make it worse. I had tried an IUD, but I believe with my PCOS my body took all the hormones in a few months instead of spreading it out, so pills have been best. Also, my hair has seen some improvement since I have been making sure to use simple organic hair care products, washing my hair every other day, not using a hairdryer or straightener as often, and not putting my hair in braids or rubber bands as often. I hope my trials and tribulations can help you. Oh, and if anyone knows a good dermatologist for PCOS and rosacea (yes I got a double whammy) in the Milwaukee area please let me know, as I have had no luck.
PicBenefits
14
10/29/18 at 1:56PM UTC
My sister has alopecia along with female pattern hair loss. She waited too long to see a dermatologist and the top of her head is scarred and won't grow hair any longer. It's sad. Don't wait to see a dermatologist if you can see your scalp.
Anonymous
10/29/18 at 12:28PM UTC
Hi, I'm 35 and have been experiencing hair loss for about 18 months. I was diagnosed with Alopecia Araeta last summer and Rogaine and steroid injections really helped it grow back. Then, in January of this year my hair began shedding again because of hormonal issues. For a while, I thought about a topper (then can be really expensive, but look amazing!). But, luckily, my hair has been growing back (but still shedding) with Rogaine, Spironolactone and birth control. If you have hormonal hair loss, those things really help (and can be given to you by a good derm). I also started on zoloft because the loss was really effecting my emotional and mental well-being. So those are some things I have used to cope. Also, I found some wonderful female support on the Women's Hair Loss Project. Best of luck!
Anonymous
10/29/18 at 11:43AM UTC
Hoping that the injections work. After losing my hair due to chemotherapy, I know first hand how dealing with losing or thinning hair can "take over" your life. In reaching out to others, you may find other options to treat as well - best of luck!
Leader943905
12
10/28/18 at 8:27PM UTC
My mom has alopecia and has worn a wig since I was 10 years old. There are beautiful wigs and hair pieces available, but I know how it hurts her. Hair is a big part of a woman's identity. I'm praying the injections work!
Ceci
1.91k
10/29/18 at 2:54PM UTC
Aw, I can't imagine the discomfort. Hope the injections work!
Emma Miller
1.54k
10/08/18 at 5:21PM UTC
Wow, thanks for sharing. Hair is something I think a lot of us take for granted. I think the steps your taking is great though. But also.. bald is beautiful!
Anonymous
10/08/18 at 2:39PM UTC
I'm in my mid-20s and have been dealing with this, too. Luckily, I had thicker than average hair to begin with, so the thinning probably isn't super visible to anyone but me so far. I'm really worried about it, though. You're saying that the thinning stopped when you started taking birth control?
Anonymous
10/08/18 at 5:21PM UTC
After taking birthday control, I stopped losing as much hair. But birthday control didn't help anything grow back. That's why I'm trying the injections now. I also realize I'm probably the most aware of it because it's my own hair... would you say the same?
Anonymous
10/07/18 at 8:46PM UTC
Thank you for sharing! That must be so difficult to go through. Hope the scalp injections help.
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