Spironolactone

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Hi Dr. Redmond,

I have read your book "It's Your Hormones" and find it very helpful in this hair dilemma. I do have two questions, though. I have used spironolactone two different times to help with my hair loss. I know my hair loss is hormonal, because it began a few months after stopping birth control pills and just never got better. I am now back on Desogen for about 5 months and I have started spiro once again now for two weeks. Last time I used it for about 2 months. Is it normal to see increased shedding when taking spiro? This begins to happen to me after the second or third day of taking it. It happened before also and it just won't stop. And, can it cause oily scalp and hair as well? My hair was not oily before I began the spiro, but now I have to wash it every day or it looks terrible. I know spiro is supposed to dry everything up, but could it possibly do the opposite to some? I have not changed anything else about my routine either. Thank you for your help. I really appreciate it.