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Re: Hair Help
From: Alina (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Jul 2000 09:02:52 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Vena,
I am desperate to do something about my hair loss. I've been on
Cyproterone Acetate (an antiandrogen that is legal up here in Canada)
for about 13 years and bcp's for about 4 years. I'm not sure my hair
loss has got much worse, but it is certainly no better. It is
noticeable to pretty much anyone and causes me enormous grief. Oh, I've
also been using minoxidil 2% for about 1.5 years. I only apply it to
the front hairline, because that's where the thinning is most
noticeable. I had used it once before for about 2 years and thought I
noticed a real improvement after only about 8 months or so. Then I
stopped for 3 months and it came out in handfuls. This second round of
effort doesn't seem to be as helpful. In what pattern do you distribute
your minoxidil and do you use 2% or 5%? Also, do you use hte Nioxin
shampoo every day? Do you bother with the after-shampoo lotion and
conditioner in the line?
Absolutely any specific advice would be appreciated. I am obsessing
about my hair loss.
Thanks -- Alina
At Wed, 21 Jun 2000, Vena wrote:
>
>Hi Judy. I began experiencing male-pattern balding several years ago, when I
>was about 35. It became very noticable and I was SO embarrassed. That is
>actually what prompted me to go to my doctor and that was when i was
>diagnosed. The treatments I have used included Loestrin (birth control
>pill), spironolactone, Minoxidil (2 times daily), and Nioxin hair products.
>I am now 39 and my hair loss is not noticeable unless you part my hair down
>the middle, and even then its barely noticeable. I am not on the Loestrin or
>spironolactone now because I am TTC, but i am still using the topical
>Minoxidil and the Nioxin and my hair is in great condition. I just started
>glucophage, and am anxious to see how my body reacts. Best wishes and I
>REALLY, REALLY understand where you are at with this. Remember that beauty
>comes in many shapes and forms. I always try to remember the part in "The
>Truth about Cats and Dogs" where the lead male role says something like:
>"You know how it is....when you love someone they become the most beautiful
>person in the world to you, and you can know someone who is considered
>beautiful, but because of how they treat others, their beauty is tarnished."
>(Loosely translated.) The point being, your character and how you relate
>with others is the key to beauty. The Native Americans had a saying..." Walk
>in beauty." I like to think that choosing the path of beauty is again, about
>being beautiful on the inside, as well as doing all I can to be beautiful on
>the outside. If someone is so superficial to only see the outside, that is
>THEIR problem...not yours!
>Sincerely,
>Vena
>
>Lane Family Connections
>"High-quality jobs and supportive workplaces help employees be more effective
>workers, people, and parents...and create a clear competitive edge." The 1997
>National Study of the Changing Workforce, Families and Work Institute.
>---------- Original Text ----------
>
>From: <anonymous@obgyn.net>, on 6/19/00 2:26 PM:
>
>Hi Judy-I also have the same problem and have asked this wuestion before
>myself--if you get any answers could you please let me know?-Ill do the same!
>Lynn
>
>Judy wrote:
>
>> Please help!! I am desperate. What are the best treatments for hair loss? Is
>> anyone using partial hair pieces.....where do you find the best? Thank you
>> so much.
>>
>> Judy
>>
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