Doctor Tatyana Shapovalenko spoke about medications, the use of which can lead to increased hair loss.
Doctor Shapovalenko, who became an expert in the “About the Most Important” program on the Russia 1 channel, warned Russians that taking antibiotics can cause hair loss. The doctor noted that antibiotics are not the only type of medications that have the ability to make hair less thick and strong.
“Many medications, in particular antibiotics and antibacterial drugs, can cause hair loss,” stated Tatyana Shapovalenko .
The doctor added that severe hair loss can also be caused by medications prescribed to treat depression. A similar effect is caused by drugs used to treat arthritis and acne.
“Excessive doses of vitamin A can also lead to hair loss,” said the doctor.
The MedikForum.ru portal previously wrote about the causes of baldness that occurs in men and women are different. In women, excessive hair loss is often provoked by iron deficiency anemia and disorders of the thyroid gland; in men, the problem of baldness is closely related to fluctuations in the level of sex hormones and the body's sensitivity to them.
Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Tatiana Shapovalenko Health, Chief Physician of the Children's Clinical Center, Doctor of Medical Sciences