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How Can A Drug Induced Hair Loss Be Treated?
I have been on Losartan Potassium for 3 weeks and have lost half of my hair in the last two and a half weeks. I quit taking it 5 days ago. This morning for the first time, my brush was not full of hair after brushing. How long will it take for my hair to grow back? How do I encourage it to grow back??? What can I take to encourage new growth? It is very long, below my waist.
Wed, 8 Aug 2018
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Drug induced hair fall subside once you stop the drug. No special treatment is required. It is known as tenogen effluvium and will be corrected by it own. No drugs are required. Have healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Avoid stress and anxiety. Zinc containing tablets helps in faster recovery.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
Drug induced hair fall subside once you stop the drug. No special treatment is required. It is known as tenogen effluvium and will be corrected by it own. No drugs are required. Have healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Avoid stress and anxiety. Zinc containing tablets helps in faster recovery.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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