Can Medication Cause Hair Loss? Understanding the Link

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Written By harley haircentre
A comprehensive infographic showing the link between specific drug types like blood thinners and antidepressants with the hair follicle growth cycle.

Many common drugs can disrupt your natural hair growth cycle, leading to temporary thinning or, in some cases, permanent loss.

How Medications Affect Your Hair Follicles

Certain medications can temporarily inhibit hair growth... Damage to hair follicle causes disruption in the normal hair growth cycle...

Common Drugs That Trigger Hair Thinning

1. Hormonal Medications & Contraceptives

  • Drugs such as oral contraceptives can cause levels of hormone to fluctuate, leading to female pattern baldness.

2. Drugs Linked to Telogen Effluvium

  • The following drug types may lead to Telogen effluvium: Beta-blockers, blood thinners, ACE inhibitors, anti-depressants or even high doses of Vitamin A.

When to Seek Medical Advice

It is important to consult your doctor or pharmacist about the potential side effects of the drugs you are taking.

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