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Why Am I Loosing Head And Body Hair?

I'm 33 I've lost over half my hair on my head in 1 month. I'm also losing body hair. I have a low thyroid and take .75mg a day. I also take 150mg of Zoloft, 40mg adrenal, 50mg atenolol, 300 mg of trazidone, and take 50mg 4 times a day. I have egzama on my scalp. Never effected me before. I am an alcoholic, but haven't had a drink in over a year.
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Hi,

It seems that you may be having multiple problems. Hair loss, prurigo scalp, hypertension,hypothyroidism..etc. you consult dermatologist and have firm diagnosis for hair fall.. It may be telogen effluvium..may be due to some internal cause like hypothyroidism, anaemia, alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies..etc. you have itching on scalp. It may be prurigo. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken till itch is relieved. Apply mild steroid on scalp to enhance the relief. If there is dandruff, you may do shampoo of ketoconazole containing shampoo.
For hairs, you may take biotin tab 10 mg daily for long time. Vitamins, iron, minerals, vitamin E..etc may be taken to improve hair growth. Never take alcohol again for health. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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Why Am I Loosing Head And Body Hair?

Hi, It seems that you may be having multiple problems. Hair loss, prurigo scalp, hypertension,hypothyroidism..etc. you consult dermatologist and have firm diagnosis for hair fall.. It may be telogen effluvium..may be due to some internal cause like hypothyroidism, anaemia, alcoholism, vitamin deficiencies..etc. you have itching on scalp. It may be prurigo. Antihistaminics like levocetirizine may be taken till itch is relieved. Apply mild steroid on scalp to enhance the relief. If there is dandruff, you may do shampoo of ketoconazole containing shampoo. For hairs, you may take biotin tab 10 mg daily for long time. Vitamins, iron, minerals, vitamin E..etc may be taken to improve hair growth. Never take alcohol again for health. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD