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What Causes Thinning Of Hair While On Diane?

Posted on Thu, 14 Sep 2017

Question: Hello there,
I have been using diane 35 for 9 months. Since then, I have noticed my hair are thinning out. Also I am loosing small hairs. They are almost transparents. I was wondering if Diane 35 can cause this?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be a effect of Diane 35

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
Thinning of hair can be a side effect of Diane 35.
This is so because this drug contains hormones which decrease the testosterone levels.
Decreased testosterone levels leads to thinner hair and hair fall.
You can stop Diane 35 for 2-3 months to see if hair become normal.
Other causes of hair thinning like hypothyroidism should be ruled out.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (22 minutes later)

I have been prescribed diane 35 for hair loss. the doctor told me that It was supposed to be good for my hair. He didnt tell me about this side effect. So am I going to have a hair loss again with the thinning hair if I stop the pills?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Other causes should be ruled out

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Other causes of hair thinning and hair loss like hypothyroidism, systemic lupus erytheromatosus, autoimmune diseases should be ruled out by proper examination and investigations.
Stopping Diane 35 tablet is unlikely to cause any hair thinning, however a consultation with your doctor is required before stopping the drug.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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