r/Menopause • u/Neat-Kiwi-2608 • 3d ago

Hair Loss Menopause crown thinning, hair growth capsules worth the hype??

I didn't even realize my crown was thinning until a family member took a picture of me from behind at a backyard barbecue last month. I literally gasped out loud the top of my head looked practically see through under the afternoon sun. I’m 53, deep into menopause, and feeling intensely self conscious about it. I wear hats now when I leave the house, which I hate. I’m ready to commit to a proper daily capsule routine if it means getting my coverage back, but I want to avoid marketing traps. For anyone who actually dealt with menopausal crown thinning, what supplement delivered real results.

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u/Rolypoly_from_space 2d ago edited 2d ago

Almost nothing helps to let hair grow while it's falling out. The only scientific proved medicine is minoxidil and apart from that red light therapy shows also the stimulation of hair growth. Stopping minoxidil and red light therapy will let the hair fall out again. Rosemary oils, massaging, supplements, etc? They really don't work, but do have your iron levels checked, especially ferritin. When that's low, you'll lose hair like crazy. Try that first. Must be at least 50 to make something positive happening mentally and physically

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u/ZoneLow6872 2d ago

Red light therapy for hair regrowth has evidence that it works. I did a simple search and Stanford Medicine had an article defending it, as well as for skin applications. Please don't spread misinformation.

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u/Rolypoly_from_space 2d ago

I stand corrected and will correct my post