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Side Effects Guide

Hair loss

Many people lose their hair as they get older, or when they are going through a very stressful time in their lives.

You can also lose your hair from taking certain medications, including those used to treat HIV.

Quick Tips: Hair loss

  • To stop any more hair loss, stay away from doing such things as dyeing, perming, and straightening your hair.
  • If losing your hair is very upsetting for you and causing anxiety, you may want to talk to you doctor about whether you can try something like Rogaine, which is a medicine that helps your hair to regrow.
  • Since stress can make hair loss worse, try to reduce stress and anxiety in your life.