Issue Nine: Sep/Oct '22

ARUJ SAYS: Fluctuating hormones can affect the hair growth cycle during menopause. Nutritional deficiencies can also be a contributing factor. Try incorporating protein into your diet and book a blood test to check thyroid function, full blood count, ferritin, vitamin D * and B12 levels. Topically, you can also stimulate hair growth with a supercharged scalp treatment, promoting increased blood flow at the follicle to guide your strands into the hair growth phase. What helps hair loss during menopause? DO: Swap out your daily coffee for a glass of water to keep yourself hydrated. Soothing teas with less caffeine, such as green tea or mint tea, are an excellent alternative. DO: Choose moisture-rich creams with humectants to help replenish your complexion. DON’T: Worry about symptoms that you haven’t yet experienced! Everyone’s menopause journey is different and should be treated as such. DON’T: Feel like you can’t talk about your symptoms. If you feel overwhelmed, see your GP. MENOPAUSE DO ’ S & DON ’ TS *’Female pattern hair loss’, Nov 2021, CKS. NICE EXPERT ADVICE REGAINE Women’s Once A Day Hair Loss and Regrowth Scalp Foam Treatment with Minoxidil 60g / £34.99 ARUJ RECOMMENDS