spironalactone and hair loss

[onenuttynurse 0]

So i have been researching Hair loss in general and came across something very interesting to me. I have been losing my hair which started about 3 years ago. I used to have long luxurious hair and had to cut it all off due to it becoming thin. I was banded on DEC 28th, 2009 and I know it has gotten worse. I use the Shampoo, get enough Protein, and take my Vitamins, but still having hair loss. HAS ANYONE BEEN TAKEN SPIRONALACTONE FOR HAIR LOSS. It has steroid properties which are shown to reduce hair loss. It is a diuretic, but its side effect has been shown to slow down hair loss....Hmmmmm...The hair revive vitamins aren't working and all my tests are coming back NML.....Any thoughts on this......thanks....onenuttynurse:glare:

[cnr1983 0]

So far, I have used Biotin which has helped somewhat in high doses but not completely. I'd be happy to try anything else.

[onenuttynurse 0]

I continue to take my hair Vitamins which are loaded with Biotin, but no change. I am going to look into this....Thanks

[BetsyB 9]

From what I understand, spironolactone is used for hair loss in women with androgen excess. I don't believe that is a problem for most who lose hair post WLS; in our case, it's a complex combo of the trauma of surgery, (sometimes) Protein deficiency, and (sometimes) Vitamin deficiency.

The one thing that is pretty universally agreed-upon is that getting adequate Protein can help hold the loss at bay (and promote regrowth when loss occurs). I don't know about your doctor, but mine recommends 65 g/day. From what I've read, 85-100 is more effective for preventing the loss in those of us for whom loss can be prevented.

I aim for 100 g/day. My weight loss is still good, but so far, my hair is intact. (Of course, I'm way earlier in the game than you are....I may yet be treated to gobs in my shower drain.)

[JoJo1 0]

I would check to see if the "steroid properties" slow down or stop weight loss, but understand how scary it is losing your hair..... Hugs!!!

[BetsyB 9]

One of the steroid properties that I would view as at least a relative contraindication is the increased incidence of gastric ulceration in patients using spironolactone.

[onenuttynurse 0]

My Hair loss strarted way before the banding, so thats why i am looking into this. I am drowning in Protein, exercise daily, takes Vitamins faithfully and it is still coming out in handfulls...thats why i am looking into whether spironalactone is my ticket......I think the androgen excess if my problem...will find out soon...

[BetsyB 9]

Are you having hormone assays?