My mother was undiagnosed hypothyroid for years. She had significant hair loss at one point, years before her diagnosis. I know there are a number of options and suggestions for caring for thinning hair. A friend of mine uses the Nioxin system, available in hair salons. The chemical treatments used to delay, retard, or reverse hair loss might not be the best options for you right now. Rogaine originated as a cardiac medication. It’s hair loss treatment benefit was discovered as a side effect patients were experiencing. I would be very cautious and ask the pharmacist AND my endo before using it. Although it is topical, it might have warnings because it is absorbed into the bloodstream.
My mother has chosen to cover her hair with wigs, for reasons of religion and vanity. I am not saying you should go out and do this, but If you find yourself very self-consious about it, this might help. Since she started wearign wigs regularly, my mother’s hair does seem to be in better condition. We share a hairdresser (even with a wig, she still had her grey dyed!) who would love to trim her hair to help it regain structure. Apparently by not trimming all split or damaged pieces, the damage spreads and makes the hair more fragile and thin.
