Will my hair grow back after using a certain birth control pill?

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I had been using birth control pills for 3 years, & noticed some hair loss. Over the recent 7 months, I noticed it got worse. My hair falls even when I walk. I stopped using the bcp's, and know I will have further hair loss. It's not getting better. I take iron for my anemia, and have a family history of balding in men. I have recently been taking multivitamins that include some amounts of zinc and biotin. Will my hair back or will it just grow "thicker" with what I'm taking? Will rogaine help?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is difficult to answer without an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The answers to your questions really come down to what is your diagnosis. If you have androgenetic alopecia (AGA), Rogaine could help. It helps 13 % of women achieve a tremendous amount of regrowth and another 50% or so achieve a bit. But if you don't have AGA, this many not have the same effects. This is especially true if a component of telogen effluvium is present. Biotin does not help most people with hair loss and the role of zinc overall is very minor.  I'd suggest seeing a dermatologist to review the story. It does sound like there are many things to consider.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Certainly, birth control pills can cause hair loss and if you stop it and this is the cause, it will probably reverse; however if the cause of the hair loss does not reverse by stopping the birth control pills, you should see a doctor who specializes in female hair loss

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