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Can Lexapro increase my chances of developing telogen effluvium?

tenniskid16Jul 9, 2023
Hi. I've been on lexapro SSRI now for 3 months and I also take finasteride. I'm on 10mg of lexapro if I go up to 15 or 20mg of lexapro will that increase my chances of developing a telogen effluvium hair shedding? Or since I’ve been on lexapro 10mg for 3 months now that the risk of upping my dose won’t trigger TE? Thank you.

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. Hair loss could be attributed to poor nutrition but it would have to be severe malnutrition. There is most likely something else going on so I suggest you see your doctor and have some testing done. Best of luck to you Dr. T

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Matt Tahsini, MD

Hello and thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without knowing anything about you. In general, I can say you can try finasteride or minoxidil. My best advice for you is to see a dermatologist and take it from there. Best of luck to you. Dr. T

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Ross Kopelman, DO

I understand how disheartening it can be to not see much improvement after being on finasteride and oral minoxidil for a while. Since you’ve been diagnosed with both male pattern baldness (MPD) and telogen effluvium, the combination of these conditions can make hair regrowth a bit more c...

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