Will hormonal contraceptives treat hair loss?

My hair loss started while I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I had been on it for 6 years and noticed the thinning 9 months ago. I've been off the pill now for 5 months and the shedding and thinning has greatly increased and I'm experiencing acne on my face and all over my scalp which I never had. Is it possible that starting the pill again will fix these problems?

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Originally Posted by jc632

My hair loss started while I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen. I had been on it for 6 years and noticed the thinning 9 months ago. I've been off the pill now for 5 months and the shedding and thinning has greatly increased and I'm experiencing acne on my face and all over my scalp which I never had. Is it possible that starting the pill again will fix these problems?

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Stopping birth control pills is one of the most common triggers for female hair loss. Acne that was previously controlled by the pill may get worse also.