Hi,
Has anyone got any advice on anything I can take safely for hair thinning please? Finished radiation therapy in May and been on Anastrozole for about 3 months now. Among many of the side affects I’m sure many of you are aware of ! My hair has become very limp and thin whereas always had very thick hair.
Any suggestions appreciated
Oh I understand what you mean. Have the same problem. I am very careful with the products I use and don’t tie my hair back in any tight hairstyles. If I dry my hair I use a cool setting and dont dry it for long.
The hair loss is due to the loss of estrogen and also can be from androgenetic alopecia.
I have been in anastrazole for over 3 years and feel like I am maintaining my hair. I did buy an Irestore helmet for myself as a Christmas present after I had been on anastrazole for 6 months. It was expensive but I got it on sale and it has helped. They have one out now that is more elaborate with more red lights but so much more expensive so no way. I don’t take any supplement for my hair as waste of money as I am not deficient.
Hope our hair get thicker when we stop drug.
Take care.
Barbara
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