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| Question: | After successfully taking Aldactone for nine months to treat oedema and period problems I noticed a loss of hair from my scalp which has caused the development of two small bald patches. I have stopped the Aldactone, but the hair loss has continued. Is this a recognised side effect of Aldactone? How can I treat the bald patches? |
| Answer: | Scalp hair loss and baldness are not listed in the detailed literature supplied to doctors as recognised side effects of Aldactone (spironolactone).
There are many causes of alopecia areata (the technical term for bald spots on the scalp) that vary from anxiety and stress to anaemia and thyroid disease.
I would suggest that you ask your GP for a referral to a specialist physician or dermatologist so that any cause for the hait loss can be determined and appropriate treatment given.
Treatments could include potent steroid creams, steroid injections into the scalp, minoxidil lotion (Regaine), hormone tablets or surgery to the scalp.
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