Beauty
A Harvard hair loss researcher sheds some light.
Besides having seen thousands of patients over the years, Seena has personal experience with the issue.
I saw firsthand how devastating it can be, particularly for women, she shares.
Men can be bald and still be considered hot, but theresno cultural acceptance around that for women.
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For many, TE happens postpartum, but having a baby isnt the only trigger.
The reason Senna calls attention to this is that TE reverses itself without any intervention.
Your ponytail might remain skinny for a while, but the hair will grow back by itself.
She recommends patients vitamin D levels to be above 20 nanograms per milliliter at a minimum.
Similarly,iron levelsshould be checked in patients suffering from hair loss.
There are also iron receptors on the hair follicle in the growth phase, says Senna.
It’s very difficult with diet alone to increase it, she tells Bustle.
Senna recommends a supplement with approximately 45 milligrams of elemental iron or 142 milligrams of ferrous sulfate.
Again, you have to have hair thinning they wont do anything for telogen effluvium, Senna says.
Minoxidil is currently considered the gold standard treatment for hair loss, so the findings are significant.
The most important part of using devices is ensuring that the light reaches the scalp, Senna says.
An important screening factor is making sure someone doesn’t have a scarring alopecia.
Scarring alopecia is a condition in which the hair follicles are damaged by inflammation.
Biopsies are often recommended to rule out scarring alopecia before PRP is recommended.
And, of course, TE needs to be ruled out as well.
Its very well tolerated with few side effects, is inexpensive, and works quite well, she says.
Oral spironolactoneis another prescription drug that, when used in low doses,stimulates hair growth.
Below, Senna and Bustles editors share some products that might help with thinning hair.
The products are fragrance-free and uber gentle on your strands.
The Curly Hair Essentials
Senna likes this cruelty-free shampoo and conditioner for curly hair.
Both products are formulated with hydrating aloe vera extract, rose, and cherry blossom to nourish stressed-out strands.
Just apply to dry or slightly damp hair and massage in for best results.
Besides being fragrance-free, it contains hair-strengthening yuzu,galactoarabinan, and omega-3-richchia seed extract.
Team it with the brands Purifying Mask if your dandruff is more severe.
FYI: Persistent dandruff can cause scalp irritation leading to hair loss.
Take it with some orange juice to get its full benefits, asvitamin C helps iron absorption.
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This article was originally published onSep.
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