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Hi everyone, I have a number of bald patches on my head and have to be so careful combing it as so much comes out!! I’m just in the process of having tests but wondered if any of you with same problem can recommend some hair products to help with hair loss ?? Before I lose the lot!!! 😬😬😁thanks guys

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(((Angep))) This is tough sh*t and I wish you well. You will find some help looking at other hair loss posts - just type hair loss into the search Thyroid UK box and lots of posts will come up. The biggest challenge for me was accepting mine wasn't coming back, moving forward from that has been a bit hit and miss but I'm there now, with a selection of bonded toppers and a wardrobe of bamboo turbans simplywigs.co.uk/catalogue/... I really wouldn't bother with anything other than bamboo - it loses its colour and bobbles too quickly. IMO unless you want many different looks, a topper will serve most people well. This is my favourite and it now comes in two sizes to accommodate different levels of hair loss simplywigs.co.uk/catalogue/... there's a bigger one somewhere on the site but I'm late to bed and my husband's calling. Get a hairdresser to cut them in for you et voila! Do not make yourself a victim or let your head drop because of this. Thyroidies have other challenges to deal with - this one is sortable whether your loss is temporary or permanent. Feel free to PM although I'm not on the forum much these days - too busy :)

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Angep in reply toRapunzel

Thankyou for your reply 😁 I shall do as you suggested. I have Crohn’s disease too which is a very aggressive form. I learned a long time ago not to become a victim it dosnt help being one and inevitably holds you back!! I’ve always liked my hair!! Hopefully it will grow back if not you’ve given me lots of food for thought. Thankyou again 😁👌

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elwins

I have hair loss problems luckily I have a very good hairdresser who cuts my hair to cover the bald patches,

With me it runs in the family, my mother had problems. Best of luck not easy to live with.

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Angep in reply toelwins

That’s great your hairdresser can do that for you😁mines shoulder length so I can just about twirl it in such a way it covers the bald patches st the minute 😁🤞well I’ve lost some of my teeth with the Crohn’s so il look a Bonny sight I’m sure !!! 😂😂

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sandywandy1

My recent hair loss is hormonal age related I think. I am using i restore products. Hat with laser and LEDs - FDA approved plus tablets, shampoo and scalp lotion. It is too early to say if it is any good and expensive, but I thought it was worth a try.

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Angep

Well anything’s widths try to be honest. Fingers crossed it works for you 😁🤞

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