I am losing my eyebrows, what kind of medication I could take to grow them?

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Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You need to find out why you are losing eyebrows before thinking about what medications to take.  See a doctor first.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

For anyone losing eyebrows, there is only one thing to do - get an expert opinion. A full review of the individual's medical history and careful examination of the hair in the eyebrows AND scalp is needed along with review of blood test results. WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF EYEBROW LOSS? In general causes of eyebrow loss and treatment include:HYPOTHYROIDISM. Low thyroid levels can cause eyebrow hair loss especially at the side.  A blood test can diagnose low thyroid and treatment is thyroid replacementOVER TWEEZING AND PLUCKING. Overstyling of the brows is common. Options include hair restoration surgery, minoxidilALOPECIA AREATA. alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease. Hair loss can occur solely on the eyebrows albeit that is not common. Usually there are other signs of hair loss on the scalp. Treatment includes steroid injections, topical steroids, minoxidil and other treatments too.FRONTAL FIBROSING ALOPECIA.  This is an autoimmune hair loss condition causing scarring hair loss that is permanent. Treatment includes steroid injections, and immunosuppressive pills and hormone blockers. TRICOTILLOMANIA. Self induced pulling of the brows is common in the population. Often associated with anxiety, depression or obsessive compulsive disorder. Treatment includes medications and psychotherapyAGE RELATED CHANGES. Some individuals develop sparse eyebrows with age. Treatment includes minoxidil, bimatoprost and hair transplant surgery.  TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM. Hair shedding disorders give hair loss in the scalp and rarely eyebrows. Treatment depends on the underlying cause of the shedding (stress, diet, low iron, medications)All in all these are some of the most common but dozens and dozens of other reasons are possible. A dermatologist can guide with a diagnosis and treatment plan.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There are many causes for eyebrow loss including picking them, plucking them, autoimmune diseases that causes them to come out. You need an examination by a good dermatologist to make the correct diagnosis. There is no magic just knowledge and experience in making a diagnosis first before treating you eyebrows.

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