How can I stop my hair from thinning, and would it be beneficial to take antiandrogens, considering my long-term hair loss that worsened after a stressful event, lifelong excess body and facial hair, low iron stores (ferritin level of 29), low vitamin D (level of 20), rising thyroid levels (TSH of 3.5), and my current treatment with iron, vitamin D, Regaine 5 percent, and Follihair? | Apollo Pharmacy

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How can I stop my hair from thinning, and would it be beneficial to take antiandrogens, considering my long-term hair loss that worsened after a stressful event, lifelong excess body and facial hair, low iron stores (ferritin level of 29), low vitamin D (level of 20), rising thyroid levels (TSH of 3.5), and my current treatment with iron, vitamin D, Regaine 5 percent, and Follihair?

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How can I stop my hair from thinning, and would it be beneficial to take antiandrogens, considering my long-term hair loss that worsened after a stressful event, lifelong excess body and facial hair, low iron stores (ferritin level of 29), low vitamin D (level of 20), rising thyroid levels (TSH of 3.5), and my current treatment with iron, vitamin D, Regaine 5 percent, and Follihair?

Asked by Female, 21 · 19 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

19 days ago

Given your lifelong excess hair and hair loss, discussing antiandrogens (like spironolactone) with a doctor is a very reasonable step, as they can help block hormones contributing to these patterns. Your current regimen of minoxidil (Regaine), iron, and vitamin D is excellent. However, hair growth requires higher ferritin stores (ideally above 50 ug/L) and optimal vitamin D, so continuing supplementation is key. Your rising TSH of 3.5 also warrants monitoring. Please consult an endocrinologist or dermatologist to safely tailor your treatment plan and check for underlying hormonal imbalances like PCOS.

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How can I stop my hair from thinning, and would it be beneficial to take antiandrogens, considering my long-term hair loss that worsened after a stressful event, lifelong excess body and facial hair, low iron stores (ferritin level of 29), low vitamin D (level of 20), rising thyroid levels (TSH of 3.5), and my current treatment with iron, vitamin D, Regaine 5 percent, and Follihair?

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