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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Hair loss and thining
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Hair loss and thining
by Galway7, Jul 12, 2004 12:00AM
I am experiencing quite abit of hair loss lately. It is noticable more when my hair is wet. I have been through alot of stress this past year. I had a stoke in the fall ( no damage done), and lost both of my sisters 10 days apart 5 months ago.
One sister was extremely sudden and without warning.
I am on the following medications:
Wellbutrin
Avalide
Plavex
Lipitor
aspirin 81 mg
I was also on Prednisone for a short period ( 10 days)
Can you tell me if this hair loss is more likely from the stress
of my losses, or medication? Any advice of something I could do to help this situation?
Thank you.
One sister was extremely sudden and without warning.
I am on the following medications:
Wellbutrin
Avalide
Plavex
Lipitor
aspirin 81 mg
I was also on Prednisone for a short period ( 10 days)
Can you tell me if this hair loss is more likely from the stress
of my losses, or medication? Any advice of something I could do to help this situation?
Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jul 12, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 12, 2004 12:00AM
Stress can certainly promote hair loss, though such loss is temporary. I suggest you get a sense for how much hair you're actually losing by counting the hairs that come out when you comb over 3 days--if the total is under 300, you aren't losing as much as you think you are. I assume you don't have any bald spots or patches.
Just for peace of mind, I suggest you contact a dermatologist to get a definitive diagnosis. But this does not sound serious or irreversible. I also doubt that your medications have a direct relationship with this, though the judgment will depend on when you started them.
I'm sorry to hear about your sisters' passing.
All the best.
Dr. Rockoff
Just for peace of mind, I suggest you contact a dermatologist to get a definitive diagnosis. But this does not sound serious or irreversible. I also doubt that your medications have a direct relationship with this, though the judgment will depend on when you started them.
I'm sorry to hear about your sisters' passing.
All the best.
Dr. Rockoff
