“My Hair Is So Thin I Can See My Scalp” – What To Do Next

None of us wants to see our scalp through our hair. And after you notice it, it can be hard to move on, and the accompanying stress and worry can actually exacerbate the problem. We all want thick and full hair, so avoiding this kind of thinning means taking action. 

Your hair will thin over time due to age, but it can be upsetting when this happens prematurely. Both men and women can suffer from hair loss and it can be caused by a range of factors from genetics to the food you’re eating.

In this article, we’ll explore the causes of hair shedding and thinning on your scalp that creates visible patches, how to treat it, and what Hairy Hair can do to help with your hair loss.

What Causes Thinning Hair?

Knowing the cause of your hair thinning will help you employ the right treatment for covering up a bald area where your scalp is visible. It could be internal because of reasons like genetics or hormone levels, or external because of styling or environmental stress. Any one or a combination of these could make your hair thin, so be aware of the potential causes and address them at the first signs of hair loss.

Here’s some of the most common causes of thinning hair:

• Genetics are the top cause of thinning, so if you have a family history of hair loss, it’s likely it will affect you too.
• Hormonal imbalances, such as those from pregnancy or thyroid conditions, can lead to thinning.
• Hair will naturally thin as we age, which is impossible to avoid.
• If you’re not getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet, it can lead to shedding from a vitamin deficiency.
• Too much stress will lead to temporary hair loss known as telogen effluvium.
• Overuse of heat styling tools or wearing your hair in restrictive hairstyles can lead to damage, including hair loss.
• Environmental factors like harsh weather conditions or exposure to pollutants can gradually damage your strands.

What are the Signs of Hair Thinning?

Knowing how to spot the first signs of experiencing hair thinning can make all the difference in effectively treating the problem and preventing a visible scalp. You’ll usually see the shedding at the hairline to begin with as it progressively gets wider. In different lighting conditions, your scalp can look more visible as well in your hairline and on the crown. 

It’s normal to lose a certain amount of hair as part of the hair growth cycle. But according to research from Dermatology and Therapy, if you’re losing more than 100 hairs a day, then it’s a sign that there is an underlying issue causing your shedding. You might notice this as more hair coming out when you brush your strands, or you notice increased hair clumping in the shower drain.

Hair thinning will also look different for men and women. Men will experience thinning as a receding or M-shaped hairline along with a bald patch growing from the crown. Women are less likely to go completely bald, but the lack of density at the hairline can make the scalp appear more visible compared to receding hairline patterns.

How Can You Cover Thinning Hair?

If you’re looking to tackle a visible scalp, you may want to try cosmetic solutions to cover the problem. There are a couple of ways you can do this, including: 

• Cut layers into your hair to create texture
• Create volume using a blow dryer or styling products
• Conceal thinning spots with thickening products
• Try a new hair parting to cover a visible scalp
• Ask your hairdresser or barber for advice on a compatible hairstyle

Thickening products like dry shampoo need to be used carefully, as if misused, they can cause your thinning to worsen. The American Academy of Dermatology states that buildup of products like dry shampoo that help to create density in sparse areas can cause hair damage through breakage and shedding.

How Can You Treat Hair Thinning?

Cosmetic solutions like a new haircut or thickening products to hide thinning hair are only a stopgap to treating the issue, and effectively tackling the issue involves addressing the underlying cause. There are a couple of options to treat hair thinning, so you can reduce scalp visibility, which we’ll outline below.

Address Medical Issues

Hair thinning that makes your scalp visible is often reversible if there is an underlying medical condition. If you’re low on certain nutrients, have experienced a stressful event that caused your shedding, or have conditions like alopecia areata, tackling these can help repair the problem.

Promote Scalp Circulation

Oftentimes, thinning can result from hair follicles not receiving sufficient nourishment. Treatments are available to boost blood flow to your scalp so hair follicles can be supplied with enough vitamins and minerals for healthy growth. This includes minoxidil, which can be applied as a topical treatment to encourage better circulation in your scalp.

Attend Clinical Treatments

If you want to put your treatment into the hands of a trained dermatologist, hair loss clinics offer a range of options for tackling your thinning. This includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections that help stimulate cellular activity on your scalp and low-level-laser light therapy (LLLT) that can provide a non-invasive treatment with minimal side-effects.

Hair Transplantation

Hair transplantation may be an option if your situation is only worsening. Not everyone is able to get this procedure since it requires your hair loss to stabilise and you need to have enough healthy donor hair to effectively cover the treatment area and get the desired results. Along with being expensive, it comes with its own set of risks, including bleeding or infection.

What Can Hairy Hair do to Help My Hair Loss?

Thinning hair that causes your scalp to become visible can be treated. Shedding is usually reversible depending on the cause. There are temporary forms of hair loss, like telogen effluvium, that cause hair loss but will often reverse once the trigger has been addressed. Other forms of hair loss are progressive and inherent, like pattern baldness.

Using the right products can help to cover your thinning hair, but this may not be enough to continue hiding the problem over time. Actually, relying too much on thickening products can cause the thinning process to worsen thanks to product buildup clogging your pores on your scalp. Dealing with the underlying issue is the only way to effectively regain your hair.

If you want to tackle your hair loss today, contact Hairy Hair. Our hair growth pill contains a powerful combination of ingredients designed to help promote hair growth and address a range of issues simultaneously. It helps to promote nutrient delivery to your follicles while aiming to lower DHT levels. This is the hormone that causes hair follicles to shrink and eventually leads to hair loss.

When you’re ready to get started, all you have to do is fill in a short online questionnaire. Once we have reviewed your information, one of our expert Australian GPs will create a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. They’ll then give you a call to go through the details and answer any questions you have. Your treatment will finally be delivered right to your door, meaning no trips to the clinic or pharmacy.