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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss Despite Taking Amlodipine And Hydrochlorothiazide

I have been using amlodipine and hydrochlorothiazide for many nearly 15 years and my hair started thinning out, lack luster and has no body at all. I stopped taking these two medications but the hair loss seem to be permanent. I had long and thick hair all of my life, as well as all the female in my family. Can these medications produce this type of reactive side effect?
Mon, 3 Jun 2019
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Hi,

In short, I can say Minoxidil solution works excellent for hair fall. It is applied on the scalp. It should be applied daily. Also you need to take some tablets containing vitamins like tab. follihair. Permanent method is going for a hair transplant.

Another simple home remedy I will suggest to you.
1. Apply coconut milk to your scalp using a hair dye brush.
2. Then cover your head with a towel and leave it on for about 20 minutes. 3. You can ideally prepare coconut milk at home by grinding the grated coconut and squeezing its milk.
4. After that, remove the towel and rinse your hair with cold water.
5. Follow up with shampoo.

Coconut milk is rich in vitamin E and fats that help to moisturize your hair and keep it healthy. The milk is rich in potassium, another vital ingredient for hair growth. Coconut milk is rich in proteins, essential fats and minerals such as potassium. Thus, washing your hair with coconut milk can help reduce breakage of hair.

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

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon




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Suggest Treatment For Severe Hair Loss Despite Taking Amlodipine And Hydrochlorothiazide

Hi, In short, I can say Minoxidil solution works excellent for hair fall. It is applied on the scalp. It should be applied daily. Also you need to take some tablets containing vitamins like tab. follihair. Permanent method is going for a hair transplant. Another simple home remedy I will suggest to you. 1. Apply coconut milk to your scalp using a hair dye brush. 2. Then cover your head with a towel and leave it on for about 20 minutes. 3. You can ideally prepare coconut milk at home by grinding the grated coconut and squeezing its milk. 4. After that, remove the towel and rinse your hair with cold water. 5. Follow up with shampoo. Coconut milk is rich in vitamin E and fats that help to moisturize your hair and keep it healthy. The milk is rich in potassium, another vital ingredient for hair growth. Coconut milk is rich in proteins, essential fats and minerals such as potassium. Thus, washing your hair with coconut milk can help reduce breakage of hair. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon