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Can Taking Beta Blockers Following Heart Surgery Cause Hair Loss?
I had open heart surgery to repair my aorta tear. That was Oct 12, 2011, in January my hair started falling out. I have read that certain beta blocker can cause this and or the stress of open heart surgery. Could the drugs I am on be causing this and will my hair grow back.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Stress or major surgery may can cause hair loss called telogen effluvuum (reversible condition in which hair falls out after a stressful experience).
Yes, beta blockers (Atenlol, Metaprolol) may can cause hair loss.
But also check for other nutritional deficiencies for hair loss. Do yoga meditation, please consult your treating doctor, he will examine and treat you with alternate medicine.
Take care.
Stress or major surgery may can cause hair loss called telogen effluvuum (reversible condition in which hair falls out after a stressful experience).
Yes, beta blockers (Atenlol, Metaprolol) may can cause hair loss.
But also check for other nutritional deficiencies for hair loss. Do yoga meditation, please consult your treating doctor, he will examine and treat you with alternate medicine.
Take care.
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