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A member asked:

Does the mini pill cause permanent damage to hair? or is any hair loss reversable when stopping the pill? thanks

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes if it is from it: It the hair loss is indeed related to the mini pill ( must be rare if at all present), then it should reverse after stopping the pill . However you may not see much result for a few months.

Dr Whiting agreed

Answered 11/8/2015

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