Four years ago, I had cancer surgery and noticed I was losing a bit more of my wavy locks than normal. I figured it was body stress from the surgery. I was grateful I didn't need chemo and/or radiation. The hair loss seemed to stop after a while so I thought all was ok.
Around the beginning of this year, I noticed A LOT of my hair is falling out and there is some breakage, too! I'm 67, lab work (thyroid etc) normal, I supplement with B vitamins, Biotin, and Vit. D. My meds are lisinopril, metoprolol Ex, Pradaxa, and simvastatin. Only the metoprolol is new, as of July 2017. I'd taken a beta blocker before for a few years, but that was over a decade ago for PVCs which resolved (go figure!)--and I didn't notice any hair problems.
I wear my shoulder-length hair loose, no buns, no ponytails, no braids. I let it air dry, and I don't color it or use hair products.
Does anyone know why this is happening, and if possibly it could be related to my current meds? ... and if so, what are some other options?.
Hair is a woman's crowning glory, and I'm worried!!!
Thanks!
Sue
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/16/2018 05:40AM by SueChef.