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About Peter J. Panagotacos, <B>M.D.</B>
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I have 30 years experience in the field of medical and surgical Hair Restoration and am Board Certified in Dermatology and Hair Restoration Surgery.

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Hair Loss - spironolactone and hair loss


Expert: Peter J. Panagotacos, <B>M.D.</B> - 10/4/2006

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I recently started taking spironolactone at 125 mg. About two weeks after taking I started to shed a ton of hair.  I stayed on it for about six weeks and then dropped the dosage to 75 mg. I still continue to shed. I think I have lost about 20% of my hair.  My doctor wants me to take 200 mg.  I'm afraid to take it and afraid not to.  What is your opinion?

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Hair shedding usually takes place 4 to 6 weeks after the stressful incident. Spironolactone is commonly used for women with acne,or too much facial hair and for androgenetic alopecia. The dose is commonly between 50 and 200mg/day. Your doctor has a better idea of what your hormonal problems are and is the best judge of how much you should take. From what you have written I suspect the shedding is from some other cause and spironolactone should be increased.  

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