Female pattern baldness

[Guest Posts]

I have female pattern baldness & Telogen affluvium, the shedding is just constant & has been for a couple of years now. I’ve had blood tests & told I’m not peri menopausal as yet. I use a minoxidil treatment & Watermans shampoo & conditioner. Allow my hair to air dry. I have a silk turban to sleep in. Is there anything else I can do to help support hairgrowth? Will my hairloss get even worse during menopause? Thank you

[Dr Alia Ahmed]

Thank you for posting your question. Options for treatment will depend on a number of variables but can include:
Oral anti-androgens
Oral minoxodil
Adjunctive treatments like PRP, nutritional/vitamin supplementation
Specific hair-directed supplements
Other solutions like hair extensions, wigs and hair transplant
Hair loss is complicated and sometimes requires a mixture of treatments. If you are able to then seek referral to a hair specialist clinic (available both in the NHS and privately).