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Question: I have been disgnosed with depression due to my job and relationship issues. I have a pre existing hair loss condition (androgenetic alopecia). Are there any antidepressants that DO NOT cause hair loss to someone with already sensitive hair? I also take spirinolactone and finasteride for it. I am a 26 year old female.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. I would like to confirm whether it is androgenic only and not something else.
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Thank you
photograph required
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query. I would like to confirm whether it is androgenic only and not something else.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper diagnosis.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Ashwin Bhandari
Thank you for the reply. This is the pattern hairloss since 2012. I was disgnosed with ovarian failure and PCOS so I am trying to find which antidepressant will NOT disrupt my hair loss more. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
metformin
Detailed Answer:
Hello
PCOS is the main reason for hairfall.
I usually prescribe tablet metformin to such patients and have seen good response with that.
You can discuss regarding this with your treating doctor.
Apart from this you can also apply minoxidil lotion and take tablet follihair.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
metformin
Detailed Answer:
Hello
PCOS is the main reason for hairfall.
I usually prescribe tablet metformin to such patients and have seen good response with that.
You can discuss regarding this with your treating doctor.
Apart from this you can also apply minoxidil lotion and take tablet follihair.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Is there an anti depressant that does not cause hair loss
Brief Answer:
No such drug available
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Hair loss is usually associated with antidepressants.
There is no antidepressant which is totally free of this side effect.
Please try the advice mentioned by me in previous post.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you
No such drug available
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Hair loss is usually associated with antidepressants.
There is no antidepressant which is totally free of this side effect.
Please try the advice mentioned by me in previous post.
Hope this helps you.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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