Question about shedding

[patienceneeded]

Can an antibiotic cause hair to shed? Actually, I was on an oral steroid and an antibiotic, as I have a sinus infection that refuses to go away. So, in that light, can the medication cause my hair to shed more than normal? Will it stabilize as I finish the medication?

[krissykins]

Yes, an antibiotic can cause shedding. The specifics of how it will affect your hair will vary depending on you personally as well as which antibiotic you are taking, so I suggest talking to your doctor about this. Good luck!