14 Medications That May Cause Hair Loss
Summary
Some medicines can cause hair loss or thinning in both men and women. These include treatments for skin conditions, mental health medicines, birth control pills, blood thinners, and others. Hair loss from these medicines often goes away after stopping the medication, but any changes should be discussed with a healthcare provider.Key Facts
- Retinoids, used for skin problems like acne, can cause hair to fall out in clumps, especially at higher doses.
- Certain antidepressants, including bupropion and some types called SSRIs and SNRIs, may lead to hair loss.
- Birth control pills with certain hormones might thin hair but usually do not cause major hair loss.
- Blood thinners (anticoagulants) like warfarin and heparin can cause hair loss over weeks or years.
- Hair loss linked to these medicines is often reversible after stopping them, but patients should consult their doctor before making any changes.
- Hair loss from medications may take weeks to appear after starting the treatment.
- Telogen effluvium is a common type of hair loss caused by medicine, where hair sheds in large amounts.
- Doctors can suggest alternative medicines if hair loss becomes a problem.
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