due to medication, age, over use of color and heat, my hair began to fall out and break. I shaved my head (35F) and I’m horrified at myself now Female 2/15/2025
A woman experienced significant hair loss due to medication, hair coloring, and heat damage, leading her to shave her head and feel distressed. She is considering using wigs and possibly oral minoxidil to manage the situation while her hair regrows.
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