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What Causes Hair Loss While On Estradiol?

I have been on Estradiol 0.5 mg for the last 6 to 8 months. 4 months ago I started loosing my hair, thinking it might have come from steroids injection I had received. But since it s still coming out, I am very worried. And this is the only new medicine I have started taking. I have always had very thick hair, and now I have very little left.
Fri, 21 Sep 2018
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Hello,

Well, it may be side effect of Estradiol. 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.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Hair Loss While On Estradiol?

Hello, Well, it may be side effect of Estradiol. 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. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon