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Is Hair Fall A Side Effect Of Pravastatin Intake?

I have been taking pravastatin for about a month in a hlaf. Last week I woke up with a big bald spot on my head. I take metformin and glipizide for diabetes. I ama male 45 yrs of age and weigh 185 lbs. I have been taking the diabetes meds for about 14 months now. Will any of these meds make my hair fall out?
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Unlikely that any of these medications would cause hair fall. Sudden appearance of a bald spot on scalp is suggestive of Alopecia Areata. It is an immune mediated condition. There is usually no associated symptom. Treatment of choice is intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection. Though there may be recurrences but focal alopecia areata (just 1 or a few patches) is a self limiting condition. Response to treatment is good.

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Is Hair Fall A Side Effect Of Pravastatin Intake?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Unlikely that any of these medications would cause hair fall. Sudden appearance of a bald spot on scalp is suggestive of Alopecia Areata. It is an immune mediated condition. There is usually no associated symptom. Treatment of choice is intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection. Though there may be recurrences but focal alopecia areata (just 1 or a few patches) is a self limiting condition. Response to treatment is good. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.