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What Causes Hair Loss While On Methamphetamine?

My girlfriends hair has changed in the last 6 weeks she has been using methamphetamine in her bloodstream. She is in her 50 and 3rd year of menopause. Her hair looks thinner and it s losing its elasticity. Her hair us fine and thin and her gray hair is wirery. 6 weeks ago her hair looked so pretty and she told Mr she has Ben using methamphetamine daily severs times a day for the last 8 weeks. What can she do to get it healthy again and start growing and get her elasticity back
Wed, 31 May 2017
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Hi.
As per your case history your girlfriend may be having either methamphetamine induced hair loss or face pattern hair loss.
My treatment advice is -
1. It's better to consult your physician to have alternative medicine instead methamphetamine.
2. It is better to stick to same hair oil and shampoo as new products may worsen hair fall.
3. Avoid hair cosmetic procedures like hair straightening and hair spa.
4. Start minoxidil 2% solution application twice daily. Start biotin and vitamin b12 supplements.

If problem persists after 4 weeks then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr.harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Hair Loss While On Methamphetamine?

Hi. As per your case history your girlfriend may be having either methamphetamine induced hair loss or face pattern hair loss. My treatment advice is - 1. It s better to consult your physician to have alternative medicine instead methamphetamine. 2. It is better to stick to same hair oil and shampoo as new products may worsen hair fall. 3. Avoid hair cosmetic procedures like hair straightening and hair spa. 4. Start minoxidil 2% solution application twice daily. Start biotin and vitamin b12 supplements. If problem persists after 4 weeks then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr.harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.