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What Do You Suggest For Thinning Of Hair When On Atenolol And Fluocinolone Scalp?

I am a 54 african american with thinning hair for the last three years....current on LIsnopril 20mg and Atenolol 25mg.Recently my doctor presecribed fluocinolone scalp oil 0.01% for treatment. All my lab work was normal and I am very concerned with my hair comming out at a very progressive rate....
Sat, 8 Feb 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
Acute shedding of hairs could occur 4-6 months after an illness, surgery, anaemia, thyroid abnormalities, mental stress, sudden weight loss or crash dieting.
It could also occur as a part of normal ageing process.
Since your laboratory tests are normal, I presume that you would have ruled out underlying anaemia and thyroid abnormalities.
I would suggest you to use 5% minoxidil solution twice a day for 4- 6 months.
You could also take oral supplements containing biotin, cysteine and methionine.
Fluocinolone is a mild steroid and is given for itchy scalp condition and I am not sure it will benefit your hair fall.
Please clarify the indication with your doctor.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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What Do You Suggest For Thinning Of Hair When On Atenolol And Fluocinolone Scalp?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. Acute shedding of hairs could occur 4-6 months after an illness, surgery, anaemia, thyroid abnormalities, mental stress, sudden weight loss or crash dieting. It could also occur as a part of normal ageing process. Since your laboratory tests are normal, I presume that you would have ruled out underlying anaemia and thyroid abnormalities. I would suggest you to use 5% minoxidil solution twice a day for 4- 6 months. You could also take oral supplements containing biotin, cysteine and methionine. Fluocinolone is a mild steroid and is given for itchy scalp condition and I am not sure it will benefit your hair fall. Please clarify the indication with your doctor. Hope this helps you. Take care.