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Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments

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Overview

Medicines and medical treatments can cause hair loss.

Medicines

Many medicines that can cause hair loss include:

If you think a medicine may be causing your scalp problem, contact your doctor to discuss your symptoms. Your doctor may adjust your dosage or change or discontinue your medicine.

Medical treatments

Medical treatments that can cause hair loss include:


Credits for Causes of Hair Loss: Medicines and Medical Treatments

Current as of: September 25, 2023

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