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Should I discontinue Spironolactone (for acne) if my hair is falling out?

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This would have been my 5th month in with Spiro (100mg, once daily). I noticed beginning in the 4th month that my hair was falling out quite a bit more than usual. Recently, I completely stopped taking it in fear that I would go bald; however, I don't want my hormonal cystic acne back. This is the ONLY thing that has helped me since Accutane. What should I do? My derm says she has never heard of this happening with Spiro- but I've read otherwise. Please help.

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