Drugs and hair
Posted by Eric on October 12, 2003 at 10:27:09: Previous Next
For the last six weeks I have had to take a number of different prescription drugs for a lingering illness. I haven't really had any bizarre side-effects except for one: my hair. My hair has really changed from what it once was. It is now ALWAYS very oily, no matter how many times I wash what kind of shampoo I wash with, and seems much thinner and "lifeless" than I have ever had before. This strikes me as odd since hair, I thought, is supposed to be "dead" and was actually already grown since I started taking the drugs. What's happening? Has anyone ever had this kind of reaction before? What kind of shampoos/conditioners might be helpful?
Re: Drugs and hair
Posted by ToddB on October 12, 2003 at 11:31:25: Previous Next
In Reply to: Drugs and hair posted by Eric on October 12, 2003 at 10:27:09:
I need to know the names/dosages of the medications on which you have been started. Also give me an idea of how long you've been on these.
If they are personal, email me separately at:
tabrownmd@adelphia.net
ToddB
Re: Drugs and hair
Posted by Tmac on October 12, 2003 at 15:48:26: Previous Next
In Reply to: Drugs and hair posted by Eric on October 12, 2003 at 10:27:09:
I don't know...I think it has something to do with Hair requiring vitamins...but what do I know? (absolutely confused)
Re: Drugs and hair
Posted by ekh on October 12, 2003 at 15:54:38: Previous Next
In Reply to: Drugs and hair posted by Eric on October 12, 2003 at 10:27:09:
I personally think hair is a good overall indicator of health. If you are healthy, eating right, and excercising, your hair will look nice a healthy. If you've been ill, it's going to take a toll on your hair.
I'd say its more a result of you being ill in general than anything with the actual drugs.
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: For the last six weeks I have had to take a number of different prescription drugs for a lingering illness. I haven't really had any bizarre side-effects except for one: my hair. My hair has really changed from what it once was. It is now ALWAYS very oily, no matter how many times I wash what kind of shampoo I wash with, and seems much thinner and "lifeless" than I have ever had before. This strikes me as odd since hair, I thought, is supposed to be "dead" and was actually already grown since I started taking the drugs. What's happening? Has anyone ever had this kind of reaction before? What kind of shampoos/conditioners might be helpful?
Re: more info
Posted by Hair Religion on October 12, 2003 at 20:45:50: Previous Next
In Reply to: Drugs and hair posted by Eric on October 12, 2003 at 10:27:09:
What are some of the shampoos and conditioners that you have been using?