high amounts of diphenhydramine and hairloss?

[asdf1234]

I've been taking 200-400 mg a night for sleep on and off for about 2 years. I read that it can cause hairloss alopecia. I have thinning hair everywhere including a very small balding spot in a male pattern baldness spot. Could that go away if I stop that medication? I stopped this medicatoon 3 days ago according to the internet it can cause hair loss so I'm wondering if it could account for mine. ive had pelvic pain for 7 years and lack for on and off during that time. also stress was very high. i am now managing my stress

 

[asdf1234]

no

because it's in an male pattern baldness spot

when they just say "alopecia" they usually refer to hair thinning in general, it's not connected to male pattern baldness

prolly just a coincidence

if anything benadryl would HELP it because benadryl is an anti-inflammatory like nizoral

yeah its thinning in general but I also see some thinning there as well. According to google it can cause thinning in general

 

[asdf1234]

bump to find out what others think. i looked back and found out id been taking a ton since at least 2007. it peaked around 400-600 a night and remained around there up until i kicked the pills about 2 or 3 weeks ago.

 

[Dawgrit]

I currently abuse diphenhydramine and it is the prime suspect of rapid thinning of normally thick hair. I am going to post a before after pic/discussion on my propossed resolve. I just started tonight so "after" pics arnt in, it will be a cliff hanger. I would do it now but this sight said I would be restricted for a bit to stop solicitation. I will also be posting on hair restoration network under "dawgrit"