I had my first HT 5 months ago. I was recently prescribed some antidepressants. I've read that antidepressants can cause hair loss, but the type of hair loss associated with antidepressants is telogen effluvium, which causes follicles to enter into the telogen phase. This does not harm the follicles though, and hair usually regrows after antidepressants are stopped. Is this correct? Do I risk any permanent harm to the transplanted follicles or native existing hair by taking antidepressants?
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May 27, 2016
Answer: Antidepressants and hair loss post transplant
May 27, 2016
Answer: Antidepressants and hair loss post transplant