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Can spironolactone cause hair loss. loss started after taking the med.
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Spironolactone: Yes, spironolactone has hormonal side effects and the side effects include hair changes. As well, the reason you require spironolactone may affect your hair follicles - is your circulation impaired? And, zinc and other vitamins are essential for hair/scalp health.
Answered 9/6/2020
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In men yes: Spironolactone can cause reversal of male pattern body hair because it can reduce testosterone (among other things). In men: loss. In a few postmenopausal women with estrogen hormone replacement, can actually help increase hair growth.In women with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome it can help reduce male pattern hair growth, like moustaches) http://tinyurl.com/l9wycm9 & http://tinyurl.com/p9nc5fh
Answered 9/11/2014
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