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Comment by Mandy on November 21, 2013 at 3:24pm

Evening everyone,
First went to my GP in May had noticed some hair loss and a very thin red line at the front of my head... Not itching or redness anywhere else!
GP started me on Betnovate twice a day and doxy once a day and my head seemed to settle down. Went to so consultant in July who took me off Doxy a change me to Dermovate... This lead to a very sore head in days so after a call to the consultant was put back on Betnovate!
Since that I have had a constant sore head that is very red most of the time... Have been back to my GP who has put me back on Doxy... But still no change... Red and sore! But on the up side no more hair loss :0)
So I'm back at the consultant on Monday and I'm very confused... Before using any treatment my head was fine and at the moment I have stopped using everything as a feel my head needs a rest.
Unsure if the drugs have stopped my hair at the moment or not... Really struggling to decide medication or natural?
Sorry to moan... Really am a cup half full person and amazed with all the new info from Deb... Going to try the roller x

Comment by Kath UK on November 21, 2013 at 2:55pm

Caro - I'm delighted you're so pleased with your Ellen Wille wig.  I have an Ellen Wille hair piece in 'Dark Sand' which matches my hair really well and I've had lots of compliments.  Enjoy your new look!

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Comment by Debs on November 21, 2013 at 1:13pm

Caroline I am so pleased you are sorted now with new hair that feels like the old you... your colleagues clearly agree and think you look great.  Now you have new hair this can take some of the pressure of you when you are out and about. 

Comment by Annie on November 21, 2013 at 12:19pm

Rita,  I had a tender, itchy scalp for about the first 3 weeks after I started using Rogaine.  My hairdresser said this was normal as your body gets adjusted.  I have a very sensitive scalp, but it wasn't anything too bothersome.  I also find that I'm a little furrier in places I don't use Rogaine, like my neck & around next to my face.  The good news is that my eyelashes have gotten thicker & longer.  Hopefully it draws attention from my thinning hairline.

 

Caro UK, I'm glad your new wig is such a success.  Thanks for sharing with us.  I'm a very private person, and my hope is that if/when the time comes for me to transition into a wig everyone will think it's my own hair, only better.   

Comment by Rita - Canada on November 21, 2013 at 11:32am

Annie, Thanks a bunch for your Rogaine routine info.  I was at Costco-U.S. yesterday and saw the Rogaine 4 mths $49. and the no name 6 mths for $48.  I probably would stick with the Rogaine brand if I decide to try it.  I assume you had no side effects then, correct?

Comment by Caro UK on November 21, 2013 at 9:31am

Re wigs. This is to let you all know my recent positive experience. I've just visited Wills Wigs, near Birmingham, and been fitted with a fabulous Ellen Wille wig in "Flame mix" that closely matches my own hair colour (which is coloured red) I had a NHS voucher so only had to pay £65 towards the cost. I knew as soon as I put it on it was right for me;  the change in my appearance was amazing. I had been feeling really depressed, hiding away at home, and only going out with a hat on as I felt old and unattractive with my hairline receeded and my hair so thin on top. My skin is very good but because of my hair issues I felt older than my age.  Anyway, I thought I have to pluck up the courage to wear this wig in public so go for it girl!  I was to attend a study day at work, so wearing  my own clothes for a change - normally I wear "scrubs" for work which makes me look like a sack of potatoes and no make up because it is too hot  - I put all my make up on and the wig. Felt VERY nervous but I needn't have worried - the response was fantastic. Everyone said I looked amazing! One person I hadn't seen for a few months didn't even recognise me and then she asked me where I got my hair done! Wow! I ducked out of answering but it felt so good! I'll be changing my photo soon to reflect new me.

Comment by Pam on November 21, 2013 at 5:48am

I looked at some reviews of needle rollers on the Internet, and there are also some warnings. Some people have suffered from damaged skin which has left permanent marking. Maybe it was incorrect use - but its as well to be aware of the possibility!

Comment by Jules UK on November 21, 2013 at 4:36am

Thanks for clarifying how to use the needle roller, Debs. I'll give it a try tonight. I have an appt to speak to Dr Tziotzios on Tues. It's gratifying to feel a part of something. Thanks for attending the CARF conference and giving us all the 'heads-up' on this research. Xx

Comment by Debs on November 21, 2013 at 4:25am

MICRONEEDLE ROLLERS.. it is known that when there is slight injury to the skin it encourages hair growth, so often people that have eyebrows tattoed (regardless of whether they are doing it for fashion and don't have alopecia or if they are alopecians) more hair grows in that area.  So, by using this tool we are trying to trigger this effect.  It also encourages more collegen production so it is anti-aging!!  Angelina Jolie does it on her face.  You can use it on bald areas with the hope that something might grow back there is no harm in doing that and use it on areas where there is still hair to encourage more hair to grow and preserve what we still have.  this tool just encourages hair growth.  So use it on bald areas and areas of hair.  I use mine on my face for anti-aging and my scalp for hair loss.  Use 2/3 times are week so skin has chance to repair itself.  You use your anti-aging creams on face after needling to boost effectivness.  You use your regaine or dermovate after needling to boost effectiveness.  OR you can just needle without any lotions/creams and it still works.  This is a tool we can use on its own or in conjunction with other treatments.  It is not a new treatment, Chinese medicine has used this effect for 1000s of years.

I have a low pain threshold but I can handle using this tool.  I was very pleased with the effect when I used it for the first time on tuesday, my skin went all pink and the blood flow increased in that area for a few hours afterwards.  I could also see/feel that my face cream was working much better when I applied it.  You can needle any part of your body but not eyelids.  

Ladies, this is a great tool to use for our faces... it has the added bonus it may also help to preserve our hair and encourage some regrowth. 

Comment by Annie on November 20, 2013 at 11:06am

Rita, I'm sorry I haven't  replied to your questions regarding Rogaine sooner.  I have been using a generic 5% foam version for over six months now - morning & night for the first 6 weeks, then every morning since then per my doctor's instructions.  I wash my hair every other day.  I put the foam on my wet scalp on the mornings I wash my hair, then style as usual.  It actually gives my hair a little lift at the roots, and my hair looks as clean & shiny as usual.  It does make my hair a little duller on the second day.  I've found that if I spritz my hair with a little leave-in conditioner on those days & use my blow dryer with a brush designed to increase shine (Name brand:  Ion - purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply in the US) for a minute or so, it brings back some of the shine.  As far as shedding when you start using Rogaine, yes, I did experience some.  This is supposed to be a good sign that it's working by stimulating the hair follicles to push out dormant hairs.  I noticed about twice my normal shed about two weeks after I started using Rogaine.  This continued for about two weeks and slowly tapered off and went back to my normal ffa shed by week six.  The initial shedding was scary, but I really didn't notice that my hair was thinner after my Rogaine shed.  I started sprouting new hairs in less than two weeks, and I can still see little tiny new hairs coming in.  Good luck to you if you decide to use the Rogaine. 

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