7/21/2023 0 Comments Replace vallum with lunesta![]() So, while some people taking weight loss drugs have reported hair loss, that loss could be due to malnutrition. This is because dieters who lose their hair are often also nutrient-deficient or may have underlying health conditions contributing to their hair loss. Weight loss medications like phentermine can cause hair loss, but the side effect isn’t often listed. Some people who take medications for depression and mood stabilization may experience hair loss. Blood pressure medicationsīeta blockers, including the following, can cause hair loss:ĪCE inhibitors can also lead to thinning hair. Medications that prevent seizures, like valproic acid ( Depakote) and trimethadione (Tridione), can lead to hair loss in some people. A few of these include methotrexate, leflunomide (Arava), cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan), and etanercept ( Enbrel). Some immune-suppressing drugs used to treat autoimmune conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can cause hair loss. Some statin drugs like simvastatin (Zocor) and (atorvastatin) Lipitor have been reported to cause hair loss. These medications can cause hair loss that begins after taking these medications for about three months. Anti-clotting drugsĪnticoagulants like heparin and warfarin are used to thin the blood and prevent blood clots and certain health concerns in some people (like those with heart conditions). ![]() The antifungal medication voriconazole is one such treatment that has been associated with alopecia in the past. AntifungalsĪntifungal medications are indicated for fungal infections and have been linked to hair loss in some people. Normal levels of vitamin B are also critical to maintaining healthy hair. When hemoglobin is too low, you can become anemic and lose hair as a result. Antibiotics can deplete your vitamin B and hemoglobin, which disrupts hair growth. Prescription antibiotics can cause temporary hair thinning. Because there can be other serious side effects as well, you may want to discuss other options with your dermatologist. One type acne of vitamin A-derived medication, isotretinoin ( Accutane) and tretinoin (Retin-A) can cause hair loss. High doses of vitamin A and medications derived from it can cause hair loss. Here are some of the types of medications that can cause hair loss as a side effect. Anagen effluvium takes place in the hair’s “new growth” phase. This is a longer-term type and often also includes thinning or loss of other body hair, including eyebrows and eyelashes. This occurs in the “resting” phase of the hair follicle, but new hair growth continues.Īnother type of hair loss often caused by medications is anagen effluvium. One is telogen effluvium, or short-term, temporary hair loss. These medications damage the hair follicles themselves, disrupting growth at different stages. Most of the time, these drugs only cause temporary hair loss that goes away once you’ve adjusted to or stopped taking the medicine. Hair loss is a common side effect of many medications. Some forms of hair loss are temporary, while others, like pattern baldness, are permanent. ![]() ![]() Hair loss, or alopecia, is a condition both men and women may experience during their lives as a result of health-related issues, genetics, and medications. Share on Pinterest BONNINSTUDIO/Stocksy United
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