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What Causes Severe Hair Loss After Using Warfarin?

I am using warfarin. No one will tell me anything I can do regarding my weak, hair loss and thinning hair. I noticed that thinning hair is a side effect to warfarin also called Coumaden. Have you a suggestion to counteract the thinning and loss of hair? Emily Rueckert, 608-836-4636, YYYY@YYYY Thanks, Emily
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe hair loss after using Warfarin , well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like genetic factor , fungal infection and hormonal changes. In your case it seems to me that symptoms are probably due to side effects of warfarin . I would suggest you to consult doctor who prescribe this drug and discuss the condition with doctor . He/she may alter the dose or prescribe substitute. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test and physical examination. Doctor may also prescribe supplements like Vitamin A ,Omega-3 , finpecia , minoxidil and Vitamin E . Doctor may also recommend hair transplant with HUE technique. Take Indian goose berry powder with water once a day and use olive for massage .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss After Using Warfarin?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe hair loss after using Warfarin , well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons like genetic factor , fungal infection and hormonal changes. In your case it seems to me that symptoms are probably due to side effects of warfarin . I would suggest you to consult doctor who prescribe this drug and discuss the condition with doctor . He/she may alter the dose or prescribe substitute. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test and physical examination. Doctor may also prescribe supplements like Vitamin A ,Omega-3 , finpecia , minoxidil and Vitamin E . Doctor may also recommend hair transplant with HUE technique. Take Indian goose berry powder with water once a day and use olive for massage . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari