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Could Hair Loss Have Been Caused By Stress?

I take thyroid medication and about 4 months ago my hair starting coming out. I ve been taking thyroid med for about 11 years now. Also about 6 months ago my Dr put me on a diet pill to help lose 20 pounds which I did lose those 20 pounds. I thought maybe the diet pill was making my hair fall out. My Dr said no. She thinks it s stress. I don t know what to do. My hair is still coming out every time I wash it and comb it out. Especially at the crown area. Any ideas what I can do?
Thu, 5 Sep 2019
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Hi,

Well, effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. But some hair loss is permanent. If your hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be necessary.

This may include drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as prednisone. But also, 2 medications are used for treatment and include minoxidil and Finasteride.

If there is no success with these then hair transplant or restoration surgery can make the most of the hair you have left.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Could Hair Loss Have Been Caused By Stress?

Hi, Well, effective treatments for some types of hair loss are available. But some hair loss is permanent. If your hair loss is caused by an underlying disease, treatment for that disease will be necessary. This may include drugs to reduce inflammation and suppress your immune system, such as prednisone. But also, 2 medications are used for treatment and include minoxidil and Finasteride. If there is no success with these then hair transplant or restoration surgery can make the most of the hair you have left. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon