Hello, I Was Taking Doxycycline For My Acne And I

Posted on Sat, 10 Aug 2019

Question: Hello, i was taking doxycycline for my acne and i stopped it becouse my hair becouse my hair becomes thinner and all over to my body hair as well, i stoped it 3and half months ago nut still thinning and now my nails grow slow, how can i fix this problem?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Probably not related to doxocycline usage.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think this problem is not related to doxocycline usage because doxocycline doesn't give this side effect of hair fall and thinning of hair and nails.
The thinning of hair and nails and hair fall may probably be related to an autoimmune inflammatory disease such probably thyroiditis, lupus etc.
I think you may need to do a total blood count with formula, thyroid hormones.
In order to help a bit hair growth and nail growth you may use folic acid and vitamin B complex.
Also using minoxidil lotion for hair is advisable.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (4 hours later)

Im 100% sure is from doxycycline couse my couz has yhe same problem with me, you think maybe doxycycline affext on my thyroid ?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Doxocycline probably isn't the cause.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking again.
I don't think this is caused by doxocycline because you have used it three and half months ago which is enough time for your body to clear it out and regenerate hair and nails.
The doxocycline doesn't affect thyroid.
You may need to do a total blood count and thyroid hormone levels. Taking vitamin B complex supplements, folic acid and minoxidil will help.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (19 days later)

Hello, I've done thyroid blood test im waiting for the results, but if evrything is fine maybe i have to increase my vitamin d or minerals?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use vitamin B complex and folic acid supplements.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

I think you better need to use vitamin B complex (Biotin especially) and folic acid supplements rather than Vitamin D and minerals to nourish your hair.

Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (21 minutes later)

This is temporary situation? And how many mcg of biotin per day ? Iv try 100 mcg for 1 month but nothing change

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use biotin for 90 days.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I believe it is temporary situation.
You may need to take 100 mcg per day for 90 days. 30 day are not enough .
Try this and if still doesn't work can use minoxidil solution to put on hair.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (13 hours later)

Doctor i've gor hairvitamins with biotin but is 375mcg is it okay to start these ones ?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use no more than 100 mcg biotin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear.

I don't think that it contains only biotin but may be a composed compound. You can check biotin levels and should be no more than 100 mcg.

Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (7 days later)

Hello doctor, i have a question i was taking biotin and it was working for me like i can see my nails grow and my hair grow faster i stop it fors a weak and i start it again for 1 weak ago but now i cant see any effects on me like before what's going wrong?

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Take it for a month.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. You should take it continously for a month without stopping before having desired effects.
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