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Hair loss ( about 20%) and periodic shedding is what I have been having for two years . Use minoxidil , men’s strength , as per oncologist . It helps!
The four biopsies were done by three different dermatologists…each one said they didn’t know what it was. A fourth dermatologist said it was eczema but none of the treatment for eczema worked.
I have also experienced hair loss while on Anastrozole. Even worse, I have a thick crusty material on my scalp that is killing my hair at the root. New growth is happening, so I have hair of different lengths every where. Four biopsies were inconclusive, used many different steroid therapies with no results. Now I’m using a very strong Salicylic acid gel.
So not only do I have bone pain, fatigue and mood swings, I look ridiculous with my hair/scalp problems.
Has anyone else had this issue?
Yes, hair thinning and loss (alopecia) is a known side effect of anastrozole and other aromatase inhibitors. This side effect can be particularly frustrating, especially if you've recently regrown your hair after other breast cancer treatments.
Many MyBCTeam members have reported experiencing hair thinning while taking Show Full Answer
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