Can the Anti-depressant drug,';Celexa';cause hair loss?

I have been on this anti-depressant for 7 months. Since starting Celexa I have noticed a significant amount of hair loss and difference in hair texture. To the point where it's.... scary. I am only 27 years old.

I have even bought hair,skin,nails vitamins, biotin, silica, etc. this has only helped a little.



2 years ago I was on the anti-depressant lexapro. I do not remember thinning of my hair or a change in the hair texture.



Could the Celexa be causing my hair loss?Can the Anti-depressant drug,';Celexa';cause hair loss?
yes it can!!



anyway as we know hair loss can be caused by many different reasons! There are many causes of loss of hair such as stress, poor nutrition ,medications, thyroid dysfunctions, illness, fungal infections, hormonal problems, to mention a few.



year ago I suffered very much from dandruff and hair loss too and I started trying everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.

the things that really worked for me was:



1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp;



2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;



3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;



4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);



5) also I used herbal treatment - Provillus (do not use Rogaine - it will not work!)

It is a good products that helps prevent hair loss and contains Biotin and the clinically tested ingredients approved by the FDA to help re-grow your hair.! I think it is very important!



It worked and still works for me!



I do not know if any pharmacies carry Provillus but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here http://www.provillus.com/?aid=221781



It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) - a major cause of hair loss!



Also Informative video about Provillus - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ydvCHhbR/a>



good luck!



not only my own personal experience + working as a family physician







http://www.mybeautynhealth.comCan the Anti-depressant drug,';Celexa';cause hair loss?
Many people have heard that all types of medications can contribute to hair thinning - from birth control pills to high blood pressure medication. Hair loss from celexa is a common concern, while other people want to know, can accutane cause hair loss? In this article, we will discuss specifically which drugs cause hair loss, as well as the basics of the disorder, and possibilities for treatment. Do not stop taking any medication without speaking first with your doctor first.



While hair loss can be due to a very wide variety of causes, drug-induced hair loss is definitely one of the most disconcerting: you take a drug to ';fix'; one thing, only to discover that it is causing another problem.



Hair loss from celexa and other anti-depressants

Celexa (citalopram) is an anti-depressant medication in the SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) category. While many patients have reported hair loss from celexa, this has not been definitively proven. However, it is thought that hair loss from celexa may result from the depletion of protein and amino acids while this drug is being taken. Since hair is primarily made up of protein, this theory on hair loss from celexa is definitely a valid one. When discussing anti-depressant choices with your doctor, be aware that in addition to hair loss from celexa, other SSRIs have been linked to hair loss:



* Prozac (fluoxetine)

* Paxil (paroxetine)

* Zoloft (sertraline)