Coping with Female Hair Loss in Her 40s - Zen's Story

[zengoddess27]

Hi everyone,

I always had lots of hair until I hit 45 - now it's getting sparser and sparser, especially on the top of my head. Obviously, this is all more upsetting than I can say - like Cher said, "If I Could Turn Back Time!"

Thanks goodness I have a loving husband who thinks I'm beautiful no matter what, but I would love to have my hair back as it was for my own self-esteem.

I'm tired of hiding under hats, but I'm concerned about side effects with so many treatments. My Dr. recommended Minoxidil, but I am hesitant...

Hoping to find some good information here.

Thanks,
Zengoddess27

 

[zengoddess27]

Whoops! Obviously, this should've gone in the women's stories - sorry!

 

[columbo]

im sorry about your bad luck but wigs are easier for a woman. Men are screwed.

That's not very nice or very helpful is it?

Perhaps Zen doesn't want to wear a wig! no more than you do!

Have a little empathy man!

Zen, I was reluctant to try minoxidil myself but if I am honest it is probably the best thing I ever did. Well that combined with finasteride I understand there is a minoxidil for women but not so sure about women taking Finasteride. I wouldn't know if there are any other side effects that obviously don't affect men?

Good Luck with your research

 

[JDW]

best of luck, it puts things into perspective for some of us blokes moaning about this, must be much harder for a lady to deal with.