Category: Drugs (Cause Hair Loss)

Hello

I am a 55 yr old male, and have had gradual hair loss since in college. I have used minoxidil since the early 80’s, and have had hair loss under control pretty well, although it got worse in my mid 40’s.

I begin taking Lisinopril/HCTZ 20-12.5 and Sular ER 30 mg for my creeping high blood pressure about 9 months ago, and my hair on top is looking very thin, and my hairliine is also thinning more than before. Do you think this could be attributed to the meds? If so, do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

Your hair loss may be attributable to the medication. However, medication is usually the LAST in the list of causes for hair loss. You may have a genetic component to hair loss or you may have other medical causes. You need to see a doctor and have your scalp hair mapped for miniaturization before you can hypothesize about your problem.

I had a bad case of acne earlier due to which i had to resort to Isotretinoin treatment. now wherever i’ve read it says that alopecia is a known complication even after discontinuing isotretinoin therapy and i have been experiencing the same. i have a strong family history of baldness and am experiencing an increasing low hair density with slight temporal baldness for the past 8 months or so. i even had to shift to a new city and have noticed hair fall only after that. see any connection? Also could you advise me a suitable solution to the Isotretinoin complication?

Although hair loss is a documented side effect of isotretinoin, I could not find any study to prove that this is a permanent phenomenon. Having said that, the hair loss due to the side effect of medications could be irreversible if you had a lot of miniaturized hair and were about to lose them anyway. In this case, medication has only acted as an accelerator, not originator of this phenomenon.

If I take Jintropin, will it impact my hair loss?

Jintropin is manufactured and distributed by GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It is a potent brand of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and will accelerate any hair loss in men who are genetically prone for hair loss. It is worse than steroids for hair loss. There are many dangers in taking HGH, particularly without a doctor supervising the process. This has become a big business for baby boomers who feel extra vigor when they take this medication. Many good, responsible doctors feel that HGH raises the risks of stroke and heart attacks and the aging process may also be accelerated on it, even if the person taking it feels better.

In related HGH news, actor Sylvester Stallone just plead guilty to bringing Jintropin into Australia without a permit. From the Associated Press — “Stallone was accused of bringing banned substances into Australia after a customs search of his luggage during a Feb. 16 visit to Sydney revealed 48 vials of the human growth hormone product, Jintropin.” Ouch.

Hi. I am a 31 year old female w/PAN Colitis. I was hospitalized in October 2006 due to my condition. Prior to hospitalization I was taking 800 mg. of Asacol 3xs per day.

After hospitalization, I was put on predinsone (varying doses — weened off in March 2006), asacal (1600 Mg 4xs per day — still on) & 6MP (50mg). After I stopped the prednisone, my hair started to shed, excessively. My docter told me to stop 6mp, which I did. Now three weeks later, my hair is still shedding. I know hair loss is a side effect of Asacal, however, is it possible after being on the medication for over a year? Or, does the 6mp take a while to clear the system? Any other thoughts on what it could be?

Both 6MP and steroids can cause hair loss. Chronic illness can also cause hair loss. Until you get on top of your medical problems, you may not get relief from your hair loss.

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