I track my hair loss each month by taking a video, but I find it hard to make conclusions based on it, because of difference in lighting, hair length, video angle etc.
Isn’t there some more precise method of tracking hair loss?
Has anyone tracked hair loss & managed to STOP it?
I can echo the difficulties here. One way to improve the quality of tracking is to take the video in exactly the same way, with the same lighting. I chose the bathroom (assuming you don’t move a lot), and took the video by panning the phone slowly above my head, from left to right, the front to back.
Turned out that the angle made a huge difference in the visibility of my hair loss (top/crown area).
I’ve had the same issue with tracking my hair loss. I found that using a good-quality camera and taking photos in the same lighting and from the same angles each time made a big difference. There are also some apps out there specifically for tracking hair loss that might be worth a shot. As for stopping it, I’ve had some success with minoxidil, but it’s definitely a good idea to chat with a dermatologist for advice tailored to your situation.
Minoxidil is the active ingredient in Rogaine just as a heads up to all who may read this. But be wary of how you use it if its topical, its incredibly toxic to cats and dogs.
It ends up somehow being ingested by their pet either by them licking you or your pillow/clothing/hands, so just be careful about cleaning up and not letting pets get to treated spots.