Four early symptoms of crown hair loss and reviews of Minoxidil use

Hair loss is really stressful, isn't it?
Men also experience a lot of hair loss, but women also have many concerns about hair loss.
Hair loss occurs when hormonal imbalance happens in various situations such as pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, and stress.
I never thought I would worry about this in my youth because I had a lot of hair.
As I get older, the top of my head becomes increasingly bald.
Female hair loss does not involve thinning like male hair loss, but rather starting from the crown.
Hair thinning suddenly becomes noticeable, appearing earlier than in the early twenties.
It becomes noticeable from the mid-40s to mid-50s.

If you have hair loss, you tend to look older than your actual age.
I am more concerned because it negatively affects my appearance.
Especially when hair loss occurs in noticeable areas such as the crown or parting line, it can be a significant source of stress.

 

 

 

 

What is vertex baldness?

 

Hair loss around the crown of the head centered on the parting.

 

 

🔵 Early symptoms of female crown hair loss

1️⃣ The average number of hairs lost per day is more than 100 strands.

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If you feel like you're experiencing hair loss, it's falling out very rapidly. Is it continuing to fall out? That's the feeling.
When I wake up in the morning, more hair than usual falls onto my pillow, and
Even when I shower, my hair clogs the drain to the point of being full.

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2️⃣ The skin on the crown of my head reflected in the mirror looks sparse.

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The biggest change is that I can feel the crown area gradually becoming thinner.
Originally, I had a lot of hair, so the scalp was hardly visible, and even when I grabbed it with my hand, it felt heavy and healthy.
At some point, every time I comb my hair, I started to notice more and more of my scalp showing.
I tried changing the parting direction and also let my bangs hang down.
Even so, it still doesn't get well covered.
Especially under bright lighting or sunlight, the scalp becomes clearly visible.

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3️⃣ The hair on the crown is thinner compared to other areas.

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Hair itself has also undergone changes.
My hair feels thinner and weaker than before.
My hair has become thinner, so even when I get a perm, it doesn't turn out well.
Hair damage and loss of strength are also considered early symptoms of hair loss.

4️⃣ Itchy scalp and scalp troubles occur

My scalp, which I wash every day, was really itchy from the moment hair loss started.
I tried changing shampoos, but the itchiness didn't improve.
The scalp becomes red and develops trouble.

 

 

🟣 Hair loss prevention methods

1️⃣ Improve blood circulation through scalp massage
It promotes smoothness and strengthens hair roots.

 

2️⃣ Frequently bleaching, coloring, or perming your hair
Hair strands are damaged, making hair loss easier.
It occurs, and the tips of the hair split or crack.
The middle part becomes thinner and breaks.

3️⃣ Prioritize protein-rich foods for balanced nutrition
Nourish the scalp effectively through intake.
Supply to promote healthy hair growth
We need to create an environment.

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4️⃣ Contains protein, calcium, vitamin E, iodine, and other nutrients

It is good to consume food.

 

5️⃣ Adequate sleep and exercise. Stress management.

 

6️⃣ Properly dry the scalp, wash hair with lukewarm water, and avoid stimulating the scalp with fingertips.

 

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I am managing stress through a healthy diet and appropriate exercise that are good for hair loss..

I felt like something was 2% short.

I asked those around me, and many of them are using Minoxidil.

These days, hair loss is so common that it's not difficult to find.

It seems like you can see advertisements for hair loss-related medications on TV media and similar channels.

It seems that minoxidil is one of them.

Here is a review from someone using Minoxidil for those struggling with hair loss.

I have been applying minoxidil since May, and I am currently in my fifth month of use.

Since the progression of hair loss varies for each individual and the effectiveness of medication may differ, please keep that in mind.

 

 

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🟡 Minoxidil

Minoxidil is a medication that promotes hair growth and is applied directly to the scalp twice a day.
It can be determined only after continuous use for about 6 months to 1 year.

 

It is also easy to purchase at the pharmacy.
Minoxidil comes in two forms: oral medication and topical application.
I am currently using topical minoxidil first.

After applying, it is recommended to thoroughly massage the scalp with your fingertips.
If the medicine gets on the forehead or face, fine hair in that area may fall out, so it is better to apply it only to the scalp.
Minoxidil is available in 3% and 5% solutions, and women mostly use the 3% version.

200ml of 3% Minoxidil is enough for women to use for more than 5 months.

 

The set includes a small bottle, a spray, a dropper, and 200ml of minoxidil.

You can pour minoxidil into a small vial and use it.
If you're ready, it's important to apply when your hair and scalp are completely dry.
Do not apply it while it is wet.
For women, apply 0.5ml to the affected area only, in the morning and evening.
For women, the amount should not exceed 1.3 ml in a day.

 

I experienced shedding for two months after using minoxidil.
Shedding refers to the process where weak hairs fall out to make way for new, healthy hair growth.
I was worried because I was using Minoxidil to reduce hair loss, but my hair was falling out even more severely.
Since weak hair falls out and new hair grows, they told me to use it for more than six months.
From the third month onwards, the shading phenomenon also decreased, and there were no other side effects.
So far, there have been no major side effects, and since I have an oily scalp, I experienced some itching, but it wasn't uncomfortable.
Minoxidil does not make hair grow where there was none before, nor does it significantly increase hair density to the point of being noticeably thicker.

Since it is said that continuous use for 6 months to over a year is necessary to see effects, we should observe further, right?
Since hair should be protected while it is still present, I am in a state where a lot has fallen out, but I plan to observe it before it falls out even more.

It's been five months since I started using it, so I haven't seen any dramatic effects yet...

I'm planning to use it for over a year to prevent it from getting worse.

 

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It seems that I am experiencing more hair loss as I get older.

If you handle and manage it well from the beginning, hair loss could also be quite manageable.

These days, there are many scalp clinics, and dermatology clinics also treat hair loss.

Pay attention to your eating habits and lifestyle, exercise appropriately, and manage stress.

Using supplements and adjunct therapies appropriately together seems to lead to better prognosis.