The histopathology of non-scarring alopecia is just as it states — When you look under a microscope of your scalp biopsy there is often cells seen that reflect some autoimmune disorder, but no scarring where there is hair loss. Examples include anagen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia, chemical alopecia, folliculitis (mild), inherited disorders of the hair shaft, […]
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Hair loss in women is a difficult problem, because most of the time there is no medical cure. Even if you correct the “curable” causes of hair loss, such as low iron levels or thyroid problems, it does NOT necessarily mean your hair will grow back. I suspect this is due to genetic causes, but […]
High dose minoxidil (15%) applied topically can cause systemic side effects such as a life threatening drop in blood pressure or fainting from low blood pressure. I guess if you take it at night before you hit the bed, you wouldn’t really have to worrying about the fainting part because you are lying flat. All […]
The progestin (progesterone-like hormone) in Yasmin is very similar to spironolactones, which are used for the treatment of hair loss. Alteration in a women’s hormone levels can affect both hair growth and hair loss. Birth control pills contain estrogen and may result in a hormonal imbalance. If you are losing hair from the use of […]
DHT is one of the causes for male pattern hair loss (androgenic hair loss). Drugs such as Propecia (finasteride 1mg) and minoxidil are the only medications scientifically proven and approved by the FDA for the treatment for male pattern hair loss. Drugs such as spironolactone and progesterone have not been studied extensively or have shown […]
You are on several treatments and are considering more. Of those treatments, some are not proven effective for women with male pattern baldness and some have exclusive and limited indications. The DHT blocker finasteride has been studied in women with androgenetic alopecia. Although effective for men, this medication was not proven to be effective for […]
I would think that Propecia (finasteride) is still a good choice drug for you, as it has already proved itself in your situation. It is safe and there are no contraindications against its use — or am I missing something here? If you stop taking it, you will lose your hair all over again and […]
The enthusiasm for these products is hard to put into objective terms. I always want a good piece of science to form opinions. Many such products just do not have such science behind them. You ask me questions about how these products may interact, and I say I do not know how these products work, […]
Over the over again, women from all over the world are writing to me asking, “What can be done for me?” I will list alternative options below, but I want to warn those of you who are reading this material to recognize that none of this is proven to solve the hair loss problems of […]
You are scaring me! Finasteride currently does not have a FDA approval for use in women. Even if it did, Proscar (5mg finasteride) is a very high dose for androgenic alopecia and in the studies on men, it was shown that the 1mg dose was just as effective as the 5mg dose. That is why […]
It is true that birth control pills can cause hair loss. I realize hair loss is a very sensitive topic, especially for women, but so is an unplanned pregnancy. You should definitely discuss any medication changes with your regular doctor. Some birth control pills may have more hair loss than others, so ask your doctor […]
If you feel that the medications you are taking may be contributing to your progressive hair loss, then you should should discuss stopping them with the doctor who prescribed them. You problem sounds complex, certainly too complex for internet management. Be sure that your medical work up is complete and covers eczema, malnutrition, autoimmune disease, […]
Yes. Blood pressure medicines (and many other medicines) can cause hair loss. However, you should consider other sources of hair loss before focusing on a medication. You should first be evaluated by your primary care doctor, because hair loss may be a symptom of an underlying medical problem. A less than exclusive list of medications […]
I can not tell you the name of a particular Philadelphia based doctor, but a visit to Dr. Robert Bernstein in Fort Lee NJ or Manhattan NY via Amtrak would be a good bet. Dr. Bernstein is a real expert, and worthy of your consideration and with regard to female hair loss, you need a […]
Many medications such as cortisol and kenolog can contribute to hair loss in some patients. Stress is also a contributing factor to hair loss and it sounds like you are very stressed. Spironolactones are used by some people to treat hair loss. I would advise you to see a good family type doctor to manage […]