Treatment for Drug Induced Hair Loss

Hair loss happens for different reasons: heredity, illness, diet, stress, even medication. Hair loss can be devastating for many; especially for women. If hair loss happens due to medication, there are a few ways to treat and potentially reverse the problem.

Medications that Cause Hair Loss

• There are many medications on the market today. They are designed to help one problem but may cause another problem, such as hair loss. Some medications that have the potential to cause hair loss are: allopurinol, aspirin, bismuth, coumarin anticoagulant, gentamycin, heparin, ibuprofen, interferon, iodine, levamisole, levodopa, lithium, mercury, morphine, nadolol, estrogens, propanolol, tamoxifen, vitamin A and warfarin.

Rogaine

• Rogaine is used to treat hair loss for men and women alike. It is a liquid, topical medication that is rubbed into your scalp. Your scalp should be completely dry before applying. Expose the balding areas by parting your hair. Apply the medication and rub into your scalp. You should apply Rogaine twice a day for the best benefits.

Herbal Treatment

• One form of treatment is the use of herbs for hair loss due to medications. The herbs used to treat hair loss are: saw palmetto, stinging nettle, rosemary, sage and arnica. Zulvera is an herbal shampoo that contains these herbs in its formula.

Stop Medications

• Often, once you stop your medication, your hair will re-grow over time. This is true of medications such as chemotherapy. Once the cycle of medicine is finished, your hair will grow back. Sometimes it will grow in differently. For instance, if you had curly hair before, it may grow back straight.

Considerations

• Every person's body is different and reacts differently to medications and treatments. If you have experienced hair loss due to a medication you are taking, talk to your doctor. He may need to change the dosage, change your medication, or stop your medication altogether.