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Does taking Doxycycline acne capsules cause hair loss?

sushma369600Aug 19, 2018
Its been nearly 12 months that i have been taking this medicine, for acne n now i m suffering hair loss.. everytime i comb my hair, it knots at places and finally i end up with lots of hair loss moreover i also get frequent headaches and my head feels heavy all the time.. Please help me out... What should i do? Should i continue taking this medicine or Should i quit?

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
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Answered on Aug 21, 2018
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Dr. Dilan Fernando, MBBS
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Answered on Aug 21, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Aug 21, 2018
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