Beta blockers like atenolol, carvedilol and metoprolol may lead to hair loss. No one knows how common this hair loss side effect is.
A new treatment, tofacitanib, offers promise for treating severe hair loss associated with the autoimmune condition alopecia areata.
There is a link between some blood pressure pills and hair loss, but individuals have different reactions. If you have experienced this side effect, ask your doctor if another drug would work.
Does aromatherapy actually work for severe hair loss? Scottish dermatologists seem to think the answer is yes.