Its really bad...I'm sorry about that, Dina. (Turns out it’s pronounced Spir-o-no-lact-one, so uh, exactly like it’s spelled.) Part of me wants a biopsy, but apparently te recovery and AGA can look similar ugh. :)When did you start to see a decrease and how much do you think you're shedding now? 2 weeks ago I saw my Primary care MD. Select one or more newsletters to continue. So now i pinned it up and not washing it all all.
I was like a chemo patient without d chemo. I had endless anxiety about it every day.
(1992). I'm not taking it again!I agree, both derms denied it could cause it, but I had no issues prior. Spironolactone causes irregular periods in 80 % of women and really increases the risk of developing low iron levels - which is one of the most important causes of hair loss in young women!! So far the scalp is calmed, tolerating rogaine foam, but no regrowth yet.I have been off spiro for 5 months. It’s also a diuretic and lowers blood pressure. She immediately told me that that was caused by the 25mg daily Spironolactone dosage I take. I'm very worried it won't grow back so any advice would be appreciated.Yes my hair is falling out like crazy! All of those symptoms have improved though but now I’ve started flaking on the scalp and my dermatologist told me I have dermatitis now. Under the pictures I’ve written a little about the precise months I was taking each - it hasn’t always been a smooth ride, like you I also had some shedding! This has caused me much distress over the past few weeks. Androgen metabolism in sebaceous glands from subjects with and without acne. By taking spiro, they get LESS male hormone in their bodies and thus LESS FPHL (female pattern hair loss) because these people had TOO MUCH androgen action before spiro.Smithie, how much was your dosage? I've also restarted the rogaine. (1985). Thank you.Thank you for this answer, Doctor. I take metformin too, but even with its help I still can’t tolerate carbs.There are people on this subreddit who say diet alone reversed their symptoms. Spironolactone mainly blocks the effects of the hormone Aldosterone, which is *not* an androgen. Spironolactone causes irregular periods in 80 % of women and really increases the risk of developing low iron levels - which is one of the most important causes of hair loss in young women! I remember asking questions about spiro when derm decided to put me on it.
I finally did my own extensive research, read many journal articles on new research, and finally went to a doctor with all the information. today i discuss supplements for hair growth (saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, marine collagen, & viviscal) this video is not sponsored.
I stopped taking spiro in August 2016.
Patients should plan to start the medication at a time and place when urinary frequency can be accommodated. I am about to reach 4 months since stopping in a few days. I stopped Spiro and after 4- 5 Mos, the shedding peaked, as did my cystic acne. McDowell, M. A., Fryar, C. D., Ogden, C. L., & Flegal, K. M. (1997). George R., Clarke S., Thiboutot D. (2008).
:)Congrats!!!
Tressless is Reddit's most popular community for hair loss and balding. Well keep you all updated untill than im still super depressed! My doctor reassured me that Spironolactone doesn't cause hair loss and recommended to continue the treatment. Then I get hair loss, middle-of-the-night screaming foot cramps, or stabbing heartburn. Btw, I shed a ton (like 300 in shower now), but I only wash my hair twice a week for my sanity so that could be why the extra strands lost, I dunno. I will go on Acutane again before I ever take another Spiro again.
Your doctor will tell you what dosage is right for you.