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Metaformin as treatment for AA.?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerry Mar 11, 2014. 1 Reply

So went to a specialist that deals primarily with woman with hairloss. So this derm said that because of my age (43) and this being new to me that it has to do with hormones (tho my tests all came…Continue

Allergy? Need thoughts on subject

Started this discussion. Last reply by Rach1992 Jan 25, 2017. 19 Replies

So wanted to see what opinions are on allergies causing AA. here's my dilemma I started getting spots about 3 week after I got a new dog. Now I've had dogs before and never in my life had any type of…Continue

Tingling and painful scalp. Normal?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah Mar 21, 2014. 8 Replies

Hi. I'm 42 and have just started with this "spot" hairloss thing that the dermatologist called AA. I have never in my life experienced this and now have a spot the size of a silver dollar on one side…Continue

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Metaformin treatment for AA? Anyone else?

Posted on February 27, 2014 at 1:00pm 0 Comments

So went to a specialist that deals primarily with woman with hairloss. So this derm said that because of my age (43) and this being new to me that it has to do with hormones (tho my tests all came back normal) and Is putting me on Metaformin which helps with autoimmune!!!! And I only thought it was for diabetics!!! Guess I'll give it a shot. Anyone out there try this road yet?? Would love to know the results.

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At 12:56pm on December 22, 2013, LeslieAnn Butler said…

Hello and welcome, Elena!

How are you today? Leslie Ann

 
 
 

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