Hair Growing Back After Hair Loss

[Hashi]

I'm so excited... a while ago I'd been experiencing hair loss and it had got to the point where I'd lost about a third of my hair and it was still falling out alarmingly. I'm female, so this wasn't to be expected. After trying various things I eventually worked out that it was the thyroid medication I'd been taking. I stopped taking it, and my hair started growing back.

For some time it's been looking weird, because of the growing back. It's been a mess of short frizz and odd tufts - my favourite tuft having a tendency to stand out from my head at a 30 degree angle. Normally, that kind of hair behaviour would bother me, but because it meant my hair coming back I've been happily observing it and thanking all the weird bits for being there.

A year or so on, and I've been noticing recently that it's looking more normal. It's smoother and the thickness is more even. In particular, the front is thicker. This was where the loss was most noticeable before.

Tonight as I washed it I was marvelling at how little came out. I'm still thankful for this every time. Then on an impulse I decided to try cutting a fringe again. This is called something else in the US but I can't remember what - what I mean is when you have it short across your forehead. When it was falling out, I could only manage a few wisps at the front. But now I have a thick, straight fringe - no gaps! And still plenty of hair behind!

I realise that all this is probably a lot more interesting to me than to anyone else, :oops: But I just wanted to post because it's such a big thing for me. I'm struggling with depression and it's really helpful to have a reminder like this of how things can heal. Plus, I love my fringe. :D

 

[BlackbirdSinging]

That's great news. And when you talk about your fringe it sounds like bangs. I bet they look great. I have a similar issue with my hair but for a different reason. I'm anemic and that's part of my problem. I've also heard that stress can cause hair loss. And I know I'm stressed with this post traumatic what disorder? Oh yes that's right stress.

 

[Hashi]

Thanks, @BlackbirdSinging

I do mean bangs. I think.

Yes, stress can do it. I'm sorry you're going through it, it's horrible. But hair loss due to stress isn't permanent either. Some day you'll have that wonderful "dragged through a hedge backwards" look that comes with it growing back.

 

[KwanYingirl]

I wear bangs too but they're wispy as my hair is thinning boo-hoo! I'm happy for you that yours is coming back. My cut gives me a youthful look. I'm sorry you're feeling depressed. Just keep looking at your groovy hairdo turn up the radio and dance while you cook and clean. That always cheers me up.

 

[Leigh925]

My hair is finally growing back too! I didn't stop taking my thyroid medicine but my dose was cut back. I am so happy. Losing my hair was just one more thing to be discouraged about and I am so glad it is improving. I am glad you are experiencing the same. It is nice to have some positives when we can be so weighed down with all of the other stuff!!!!

 

[Recovery4Me]

@Hashi ...I dunno but a photo of your hair growing each month would be cool! Make it artsy with flowers or a Resonance feather mask. Have fun!!!

Celebration of hair is a big deal and I am happy for you.:hug: You too @Leigh925 !!!

 

[Friday]

Good for you! I've decided to go blonde, again. I have to weigh 20ki less to look good blonde, so I'm streaking it in slowly as I'm beating the weight back with a stick. I actually really like how my dark hair and blue eyes look (not to mention having to do jack all to keep it the right color)... But there's just something about hair. Can't explain it. I haven't lost hair, but yy hair was going white at an alarming rate. Not grey. Loss of pigment white patches (I thought that only happened to kids under stress, but apparently not). Well, fine, stress. Eff you, too. We'll go blonde again if that how you want to play!

 

[moonbeam]

That is so exciting! I'm glad its growing back and that you are happy with your new fringe. Its good to have some things to rejoice about. I know my hair plays a huge part in how I view myself. It makes a surprising difference.

And you're right it is a nice way to show that things grow and heal!

 

[KwanYingirl]

I'm going to start calling my bangs 'fringe'. I like it.

 

[Hashi]

Thank you everyone!

@moonbeam, thank you for understanding so well. My hair plays a big part in how I view myself too. I felt very different today.

@Leigh925 I'm happy for you too. When I cut down on thyroxine the hair loss stopped but it didn't actually grow back until I cut out thyroxine altogether. It's great that you can still have some.

@FridayJones, I'd like to go blonde. I'm now using only 100% natural dyes and I suppose I could use a blonde one to colour the white hairs and give highlights, but I suspect it wouldn't be very effective and the contrast with the darker hair would just make it look grey. If you have the option, I say go for it!

@Recovery4Me, I actually did something like that with drawing. I did a lot of visualising it growing back to help it along, and as part of that I used to draw it getting increasingly thicker. Of course my visualisation didn't cover the reality of the growing back hair looking like random sheep had been grazing on it! But you made me think - how it looks now is a lot one of my visualisation drawings. It even had a fringe. Hmmmm.

@KwanYingirl, why on earth "bangs"? I've never understood this. Sorry your hair is thinning. A good cut does make a big difference though. Thanks to my helpful hairdresser, I disguised most of my hair loss well.

 

[Deleted member 12723]

I am losing my hair due to stress and I dye it auburn and am growing it out My daughter gave me some Rogaine for women and I notice it is making my hair thicker and longer. I only use it once a week.

My real hair is grey. Too depressing for me. Besides this color looks good on me. I used to be a blonde with very long hair.

I had to cut it very short because I was taking care of my husband and did not have the time in the shower to deal with my long hair. It has been a year and it is almost to my shoulders.

Hashi I am so very happy for you. I just had surgery to remove my teeth and get dentures and my new smile really raised my self esteem and sense of well being.. I do not regret this choice at all. My mouth previous was a mess of gaps of missing teeth and a lot of broken teeth.

Thank you for sharing this thread. I am so very happy for you and everyone else who is doing something positive in their lives to raise their self esteem.

 

[Nighthawk]

After getting off the majority of my med, my hair has started growing back. I cant even explain how happy this makes me.:)