I started spironolactone about 3 weeks ago for hormonal acne. 2 weeks ago I got a Mirena IUD. I noticed 1 week later my hair started to feel much thinner. My doctor had assured my the IUD hormones only caused a localized effect and did not get into your bloodstream. It seems odd an IUD would cause this within 1 week. Is there a chance the hair loss could be from spiro? I might make an appointment to take the IUD out but is there a chance that spiro caused it? Thank you!!
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January 23, 2016
Answer: Hormonal changes can cause hair loss but you need to address this with your OB/GYN doctor. IUD by itself is not always the prim
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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
If you suddenly have hair loss after a vacation and have itching and tingly feeling on your scalp, see a doctor. You may have an infection such as head lice or ring worms. Otherwise it is just guesswork until you see a doctor.
If you have male pattern balding it would likely show the balding in a typical "pattern". Otherwise it would be just guess work. You need to see a doctor for an exam.