Hair loss is a rare side effect when taking statins. Researchers don't know exactly why statins could cause alopecia, but they do know that
By Duane Graveline, M.D, M.P.H. Yes, statin drugs contribute to human hair loss. Most of the drug companies have even admitted this when questioned by statin users noticing that hair loss is accelerating since they started taking statins, but their disclaimers do not emphasize this fact simply because most people consider hair loss as very important, so hair loss becomes a threat to marketing.
How Do Statins Cause Hair Loss? Cholesterol synthesizes steroid hormones, which in turn, contribute to the growth of hair. A research study demonstrates that those on atorvastatin or other statins experience hair loss while the therapy is ongoing and the hair loss is often reversed after they stop taking the blood-thinning medication.
[148] [149][150] If indeed statins do cause hair loss, statin-induced alopecia should likely be reversible upon drug discontinuation. Reports of alopecia in
How Do Statins Cause Hair Loss? Cholesterol synthesizes steroid hormones, which in turn, contribute to the growth of hair. A research study demonstrates that those on atorvastatin or other statins experience hair loss while the therapy is ongoing and the hair loss is often reversed after they stop taking the blood-thinning medication.
Is my medication causing hair loss? Which medicines cause hair loss Cholesterol Meds - statins (atorvastatin) /fibrates (fenofibrate)
[148] [149][150] If indeed statins do cause hair loss, statin-induced alopecia should likely be reversible upon drug discontinuation. Reports of alopecia in
By Duane Graveline, M.D, M.P.H. Yes, statin drugs contribute to human hair loss. Most of the drug companies have even admitted this when questioned by statin users noticing that hair loss is accelerating since they started taking statins, but their disclaimers do not emphasize this fact simply because most people consider hair loss as very important, so hair loss becomes a threat to marketing.
Do all statins cause hair loss? Not every individual taking statins will experience hair loss. In fact, hair thinning has been reported by a mere 1% of people using these medications.
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