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What Causes Severe Hair Loss While On Testosterone Shots?

I am a 55 year old man and I have been taking testosterone for a little over a year now. I am starting to loss my hair at a rapid rate. Will stopping my testosterone shots help me regain some of my hair loss? What can I do to increase testosterone naturally? Will decreasing my the amount of testosterone help me recover some of my hair loss?
Thu, 16 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Possibly you are taking too much testosterone and it can be causing the baldness. Decreasing the dosage can help you regain your hair. Also, you can add zinc and vitamin B complex.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss While On Testosterone Shots?

Hello, Possibly you are taking too much testosterone and it can be causing the baldness. Decreasing the dosage can help you regain your hair. Also, you can add zinc and vitamin B complex. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician