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Which birth control is better for hair loss? Yasmin or Diane 35?

November 20, 2018
Asked By:Cindymch in New York, NY

I’m currently taking Yasmin but I read somewhere that Diane it’s much stronger as anti androgen birth control which one should I use? I have androgenetic alopecia.

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November 23, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss & Birth Conrol-- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride

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November 23, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss & Birth Conrol-- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride

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November 22, 2018

Answer: Birth control pills

William Rassman, MD (retired)
November 22, 2018

Answer: Birth control pills

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