How to Combat Hair Loss From Medicine Side Effects

Losing your hair can cause a lot of stress, especially if you are concerned about your looks. Hair loss is a dermatological worry for millions of people both old and young. There are innumerable causes of hair loss. One common cause is pharmaceutical drugs. Medicines used to treat high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, and chemotherapy agents can all cause hair loss. By employing all the remedies below you can effectively combat hair loss.

Things You'll Need

• Biotin tablets
• Vitamin B6 capsules

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Instructions

• 1

  Take one 2500mcg biotin supplement every day. This essential vitamin plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrate, fats and protein. Biotin may also aid in maintaining the health of your nails and hair. You can also eat foods rich in biotin such as bananas, honey and milk. Eat one serving of these types of foods together with your supplements every day.

• 2

  Get vitamin B6 in your daily foods and supplements. Vitamin B6 can help maintain your nails and skin while strengthening your hair. The recommended dosage for vitamin B6 is one 100mg capsule once daily. You should also consume foods rich in vitamin B6 which include nutritional yeast, potatoes, wheat bran and peanuts.

• 3

  Massage your scalp for 30 minutes every day. A properly executed scalp massage will increase the blood flow and circulation in your scalp. This is also very important as you get older because circulation slows down as you age. You can also massage your scalp in the shower; every time you shampoo your hair.

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  Consult your dermatologist who will look at the root cause of your hair loss. The dermatologist can offer you specific treatments for your hair problems, especially if you are still taking any medications which cause hair loss.