How long will my hair fall continue after I stop medicines?

Hello,

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I read your query and understood your concern.

Firstly, I suggest you do not stop taking your medication on your own. Suddenly stopping can cause other problems with your ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or anxiety. You must speak with the doctor who prescribed these medications. They can help determine if this is truly a side effect, rule out other causes such as low iron or thyroid issues, and find the best solution for you.

Since we suspect this might be from your medication, the hair loss will likely continue until the medication is adjusted or stopped by your doctor.

1. Drug-induced hair loss typically begins two to four months after starting the triggering medication.

2. Once the medication is stopped under your doctor’s supervision, the hair loss usually stops, and you can expect regrowth within three to six months.

The good news is that hair loss from medications like these is almost always temporary. It usually falls into a category called telogen effluvium. This is a term for a condition where a stressor, in this case the medication, shocks the hair follicles, pushing them into a resting phase. After a few months, the hair is then shed.

I hope that this answers your query.

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Thank you.