September 14 2006, 11:35 am PT | Posted in: Drugs (Cause Hair Loss) + Female Hair Loss + Hair Loss Causes
I am 31 years old, and I have noticed patches of my hair have been falling out in certain areas. Friends have noticed as well, especially right at the front of my forehead. I have been on birth control for several years ortho novum 777, and recently changed to a new pill this month called (low estrogen), due to medicine I am taking for seizures(Topamax) What can I take to help this? I don’t want my hair falling out. Please help me
Some of the medications you are taking can cause hair loss, but patches of hair loss on one side of your head indicate either an infection problem (like ringworm) or a condition called alopecia areata. You need to see a specialist for this. It is not for me (over the internet) to diagnose your problem, but it does need a competent medical expert.
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i have been on topiramte for 9 months and my hair has gone so thin i am now off the meds can you tell me how long before my hair starts to thicken up again will it regrow? i am told there is no damage to the hair folicles but how long does it take to come out of your system and have hair growth?