(20 F) Hair has been falling out for exactly a year today. Did the doctors mess up with blood work? 6/5/2017
A user experienced significant hair loss after taking birth control and sought medical advice. They were advised to consider spironolactone and minoxidil for treatment, and to consult a dermatologist for further evaluation.
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