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Does Changing From Yasmine Pill To Estell For Acne Cause Any Hair Loss ?

hi i have just recently changed my yasmine pill to estell as my acne hasnt cleared up i have been on the estlle pill for about 2 weeks now and due for my monthlys i have taken 2 of the white pills but still nothin, also i have been experiencing hair loss my hair keeps feeling thinner everyday and hair is all over the place should i change pills? please helpppp????
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HI YES ESTILL PILL CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS.BUT SEE FOR HORMONAL CHANGES IF ACNE IS ASSOCIATED WITH HAIR LOSS SUCH AS THYROID DISORDER OR PCOD.FIRST CHANGE THE DRUG AND TREAT HAIR LOSS WITH MINOXIDIL LOTION TWICE DAILY WITH BIOTIN SUPPLEMENTATION
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Does Changing From Yasmine Pill To Estell For Acne Cause Any Hair Loss ?

HI YES ESTILL PILL CAN CAUSE HAIR LOSS.BUT SEE FOR HORMONAL CHANGES IF ACNE IS ASSOCIATED WITH HAIR LOSS SUCH AS THYROID DISORDER OR PCOD.FIRST CHANGE THE DRUG AND TREAT HAIR LOSS WITH MINOXIDIL LOTION TWICE DAILY WITH BIOTIN SUPPLEMENTATION