Off-Topic Perimenopause hair loss: any products to help regrowth?

[fanofladyvols]

Originally Posted by Lori_Michigan

I just wanted to give an update as to what's actually worked for me: pure aloe leaf (directly from the plant) and magnesium spray (topical).

I massage the aloe leaf on my scalp overnight before I take a shower, and I spray the magnesium on my scalp for about an hour before I take a shower and massage it in. I read that sometimes calcium deposits in the scalp can cause problems, and since I'm on well water, I have a lot of calcium in my water. And since magnesium is needed to balance out calcium, I figured I'd try it.

And after a month, I've got some regrowth. It's not visible to anyone else but me, but it's better than it was. Small victories!

Lori, That's great!

What did you end up using for a shampoo?

[Lori_Michigan]

Originally Posted by fanofladyvols

Lori, That's great!

What did you end up using for a shampoo?

My regular John Frieda brunette shampoo. I tried some others but they made my really flat. I think it was the vitamins in the aloe and the magnesium to cut through the calcium build up that has helped. I don't think it's noticeable to anyone else but at least some spots have some small growth.

[Rivercat]

That's great news! I have to look into that because the shampoo I mentioned up-thread (Pura d'or) isn't doing squat.

[Pat58]

Originally Posted by Lori_Michigan

I tried the Vital Proteins collagen but it gave me bad digestive issues so I stopped after a few days.

Whoa, thank you for that. I'm always hesitant to buy a huge amount, so I'll find a smaller container to start.

[shoegoddess]

Originally Posted by Pat58

I see big tubs of Vital Proteins at Costco and it goes on sale regularly. I'll try it next time.

The product that is sold retail is different. Customer service told me this. The one off their website has Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin C which I don't think the ones sold retail have. Check the label.
https://www.vitalproteins.com/produc...lagen-peptides