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A member asked:

If my 361 prolactin is causing my hair loss - would bromocriptine potentially stop the shedding?

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Not necessarily: Studies have shown an ASSOCIATION between high prolactin levels and hair loss. However, it is not clear that prolactin is the cause or a symptom of another underlying disease. The causal connection is far from clear or definitive.

Answered 6/16/2017

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