Drugs that cause hair loss in women
Although genetics is the main cause of hair loss in men, a variety of problems can be the cause of hair loss in women. Medications are one of the main causes of hair thinning in women. Part of the problem is the overwhelming number of medications that can cause hair thinning as a side effect. Hair loss can become a problem for any women taking prescription medications to treat acne, fungus, depression, cancer, convulsions, high blood pressure, inflammation, or thyroid disease, as well as for women using birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or weight loss drugs. You may ask whether it is reasonable to assume that a woman takes medication...

Drugs that cause hair loss in women
Although genetics is the main cause of hair loss in men, a variety of problems can be the cause of hair loss in women. Medications are one of the main causes of hair thinning in women. Part of the problem is the overwhelming number of medications that can cause hair thinning as a side effect. Hair loss can become a problem for any women taking prescription medications to treat acne, fungus, depression, cancer, convulsions, high blood pressure, inflammation, or thyroid disease, as well as for women using birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, or weight loss drugs.
You may ask whether it is reasonable to assume that a woman can avoid medication. I understand that there is a good reason that most medications are developed and prescribed, but I also know that medications are OVER-written by doctors who get cool things like office supplies, buffet lunches, and Tahiti cruises in exchange for writing these nifty pieces of paper. In a personal example, I have asthma. I cannot cure this condition and it must be maintained. My doctor recently gave me a prescription for a new and fancy inhaler, but I researched this medication and now know that it contains steroids. Steroids are responsible for a variety of side effects, one of which is...yes, hair loss. I strongly advise anyone who takes medication regularly to thoroughly research the pros and cons of this medication. I could have blindly accepted this new inhaler and dutifully used it every four to six hours as recommended - in a few weeks or months I would have started to notice a disturbing change in the condition of my hair.
Don't be afraid to question the need for medication. Unfortunately, doctors are conditioned to assume that a patient wants a prescription, and we as patients are conditioned to believe that doctors know more than we do. However, this is YOUR body, not hers! There is a general disclaimer regarding taking medications during pregnancy – the benefits and risks of taking medications during this time should be carefully considered. I think this is good advice for us in general, pregnant or not. Find out about medications before you start taking them - they can solve one problem and open another at the same time.
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