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Is there a remedy for severe hair loss due to pcos in women? i am 25 years old and my hair is falling out almost in chunks on a daily basis.

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Dr. Neeoo Chin answered

Reduce male hormones: Try reducing your male hormone levels. Oral contraceptive pills will help along with glucophage and a low glycemic index diet. Rogaine (minoxidil) temporarily will help regrow some of the hair. Spironolactone will help block the male hormone levels at the surface of the skin.

Answered 12/19/2015

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A member asked:

Is there a remedy for severe hair loss due to pcos in women? i am 25 years old and my hair is falling out almost in chunks on a daily basis.

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