Woman with hairloss, want to hear from other women with same problem 3/13/2017
A woman experiencing hair loss is trying iron, biotin, and B12 supplements, increasing meat intake, and improving hydration to address her condition. Another person suggests checking vitamin D levels, stress, thyroid, and hormones, and recommends seeing a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Please take a vitamin & hormone test
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A 47-year-old experiencing hair thinning likely due to perimenopause is advised to consider treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and supplements such as saw palmetto. Blood tests for iron, thyroid, and vitamin levels are recommended, and options like estrogen replacement therapy and hair growth supplements are discussed.
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