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Skin & Hair Concerns
Question #26903
90 days ago
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does alpha lipoic acid cause hair loss - #26903

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I am super concerned about something and could really use some advice! I started taking alpha lipoic acid a few months ago for my diabetes, and at first, I thought it was helping. But then, I noticed my hair kinda thinning out and falling out more than usual. Like, I used to have thick hair, but now it seems like I’m losing a lot of strands daily. I’ve read that some supplements can cause hair loss, and I stumbled on a post saying alpha lipoic acid might be one of them. Does alpha lipoic acid cause hair loss? I wish I never had to even think about this! I was really excited about the potential benefits of it. I've tried switching shampoos and even taking biotin, but nothing seems to help. I'm honestly freaking out a bit. Does alpha lipoic acid cause hair loss for everybody or just some people? How do I know if it’s really what’s causing my hair issues? Could it be something else? Just feeling pretty lost and not sure if I should stop taking it or what. Any thoughts from you all would be super helpful!

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There isn’t strong evidence that alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) causes hair loss in most people. Its role as an antioxidant means it’s generally considered helpful, especially for conditions like diabetes by improving nerve function and lowering blood sugar levels. However, individual reactions to supplements can vary, and what you’re experiencing might be rare or coincidental with other factors. Since you’re seeing noticeable hair thinning, it’s important to first consider other potential causes alongside ALA. Common contributing factors to hair loss include stress, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or other medications. Have you noticed any other changes in your routine, diet, or health around the time the hair loss began? It could be helpful to keep a log of what you’ve been taking and any other symptoms that seem to correlate. Since biotin hasn’t helped and shampoos aren’t making a difference, identifying if there have been changes in stress levels or diet could provide clues. Do consult with a healthcare provider to explore whether any underlying conditions—like thyroid issues or nutritional deficiencies—might be affecting your hair health. They might suggest blood tests to check for these factors. If you strongly suspect ALA, consider pausing its use and discussing this with your doctor. They might recommend monitoring how your hair responds when stopping the supplement or might suggest an alternative regimen that aligns better with your health needs and lifestyle without this side effect.

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