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Re: 'Thymuskin, PCOS and Hairloss.'
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 24 Mar 2001 18:29:04 +0100 (MET DST)
Hi Annette,
I wonder who has prescribed you this combination of medicines? Spironolactone is a weak antiandrogen (much weaker than the cyproterone acetate in Diane) so why were they prescribed together. But if your hair loss is as severe as you describe it, you may take cyproterone in higher doses (Androcur) and it will definitely help. Anyhow hair loss takes 6-12 months to reverse and even longer for new hair to grow. Saw Palmetto and vitamins are fine but don't expect results from them.
Hope this helps
Sam (Ob/Gyn,RE)
> Hello, my name is Annette...and I am a 28 year old woman with PCOS. I
> have heard people adress "infertility, acne, weight gain and hirsutism,"
> but nothing really about "scalp hairloss." I have "Androgenic Alopecia."
> My hairloss got really bad about 5 months ago...and it keeps getting
> worse. I am using a product called "Thymuskin," and I was wondering if
> anybody else has heard of it or tried it? I also take Metformin,
> Spironolactone, Diane-35, Saw Palmetto, and MSM...and tons of vitamins.
> The "Thymuskin" seemed to be helping at first...but now my hair is
> falling out again. This is very difficult for me. My hair is down to
> my butt...and has always been "thick & beautiful." Now, it is falling
> out...and I am afraid of looking like I have "mange." Does anyone else
> have "hairloss problems?" I am going to see an "Endocrinologist" in a
> couple of weeks...hopefully he can help. I want to be put on "Proscar,"
> but am I kidding myself about "new hair growth?" The "Thymuskin"
> products are very expensive....I have already sunk $650.00 into them.
> They say it is "94%effective in women." I don't know though. It takes
> 12 months to see any new hair growth...and by the time that rolls
> around...you have spent lots of money. I also, have the weight
> problem...and the hirsutism. The acne and oily skin are not as bad as
> they used to be. I do not want children....wouldn't it be better just
> to take my ovaries out?? Would that, and putting me on a heavy adrenal
> anti-androgen be better? Maybe take away some of this problem? Right
> now...I am losing weight....I work out...the whole deal. Low
> carb....everything. I feel like I am "cursed." Often, I have thought of
> just slitting my throat, but I know that it is not the answer. Can
> anyone help me? Offer any information on hair loss and PCOS...I have
> researched...and researched...I just want an opinion...of someone who is
> experiencing this. Please help me...I am at my wits end.
> Sincerely........Annette
>
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