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Hair Loss from Meds

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hmtoggle_plus1MEDS associated with hair loss:
•big three – coumadin, retinoids, prednisone
•anti-cancer
•anti-coagulants (coumadin)
•anti-depressants
•anti-hypertensive's
•anti-inflammatory:   NSAIDS (and prednisone)
•after immunization (e.g. hepatitis B)

 

 

mnemonic - CONvince them they CAN't COmb their Dry Hair

 

chemotherapy related alopecia is completely reversible

 

telogen effluvium can also occur 2 to 4 months after discontinuing oral contraceptives (and is analogous to the post-partum telogen effluvium)

 

per Dr. Levine - tricyclics and depakote biggest culprits