Hair Loss on Femara

Try taking biotin. I have also heard there are dermatologists that specialize in hair loss from aromatase inhibitors. I know how difficult this SE is. Hope that helps...

Cold caps prevent hair loss by preventing chemo from penetrating the scalp. Hair loss caused by hormone therapy is related to hormone insufficiency, which cold caps can't do anything about.

Within two months of starting Femara, my hair was coming out in clumps, in the shower, in my hairbrushes, all over my clothes. My scalp was tender; and brushing hurt. My fingernails also thinned, so much that my nail beds hurt. Wearing rubber gloves, and keeping polish on my nails at all times helped prevent breakage.

For hair loss, I kept my long hair gently pinned up most of the time. This didn't stop shedding, but it stopped the constancy of it. I didn't have to see it every second of the day. I bought flattering hats, so I was getting compliments, which helped my damaged ego.

I bought hair! First I started with a clip-on, synthetic hair ponytail. Under $20. It was so easy, plus it helped on days when I didn't have energy to style my hair.

I stopped washing my hair every day. Took it down to 1-2 times a week. Used dry shampoo to keep hair fresh. There are some great new hair products that help. Bumble & Bumble makes a hair freshening spray. I also bought a hair thickening powder. It made my hair look thicker as well as absorbing excess oil so I could skip shampooing for an extra day or two.

I also switched to washing my hair in sink instead of shower. No more vigorous scrubbing. I fill sink with water, "bathe" my hair, gently work shampoo from scalp to ends, rinse hair in sink of water, apply conditioner, fill sink again, gently rinse hair in water, repeat with another basin of water if necessary. I use a wide tooth comb, and either a vent brush

The lifesaver for me was a hair "halo" -- real hair attached to a monofilament wire. Easy to slip in, no hairpins needed, no stress on existing hair. It adds volume, and length if you want it. My hairdresser ordered it for me, trimmed it and showed me how to wear it. I style it with a curling iron, just like my own hair. I get compliments on my hair all the time.

Hair loss is miserable. I was in tears almost every day. Having "fake hair" helped. I hope you find something that works for you.