Rohit Das Rohit Das Asked 6 months ago

Does ivermectin cause hair loss in humans?

I'm considering taking Ivermectin for a parasitic infection, but my friend mentioned something about it causing hair loss. Does Ivermectin cause hair loss in humans?

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Sandeep Mehta Sandeep Mehta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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I once ignored my sudden hair thinning thinking it was just a side effect of some random medicine I took, but it turned out to be a severe thyroid imbalance. Don't assume Ivermectin is causing your hair loss; please get a proper blood test and checkup done immediately before it gets worse.

Priya Nair Priya Nair Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I can only speak from my personal experience. My whole family had to take a prescribed dose of Ivermectin for scabies treatment last year. None of us noticed any extra hair fall during or after the course, so it seems quite safe in that aspect.

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Ganga Ram Ganga Ram Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Nahi babu, humne bhi yeh dawa khayi thi jab pet me keede ka sankraman hua tha. Hame toh koi baal jhadne ki samasya nahi hui. Aap befikar rahiye, yeh dawa baal nahi girati hai, bas doctor ki salah ke anusar hi ise le.

Sunil Dutt Sunil Dutt Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

This drug is taken for very few days, so it cannot cause long-term hair loss. If you are worried, focus on eating a protein-rich diet like pulses, curd, and green vegetables, and avoid styling products for a while. Simple home care is enough to protect your hair.

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Saraswathi Amma Saraswathi Amma Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Beta, these modern English medicines are strong, but they do not cause hair loss directly. To keep your scalp strong during any medical treatment, apply a little pure coconut oil weekly. Eat a handful of soaked almonds daily to keep your body nourished.

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