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Help: After Chemo, hair grew back badly.. (Accutane or Medications Induced Hair Loss)

posted by V, 02.10.2007, 08:50

Since tamoxifen is an estrogen blocker, it is most likely the cause for you hair loss. You hair needs astrogen , and tamoxifen is blocking that estrogen, almost as if you were going through menopause with a very small amount of estroegn.

The drugs used to treat hair loss are for people with androgenetic hairloss whic is mediated by testosterone, and most likely isn't your problem. Besides, these drugs will alter your hormone levels whic would not be safe considering your history.

I have found some websites with more info on tamoxifen and hair loss and several of them mention the use of Rogaine, whic is a growth stimulant and does not alter hormones...perhaps you could talk to your doctor about this option?


http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal/side_effects/tamoxifen.jsp

http://www.breastcancer.org/tips/hair_skin_nails/regrowth.jsp

http://www.drugs.com/cons/tamoxifen.html


I am so sorry you are going through this. Best Wishes.
V


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• Help: After Chemo, hair grew back badly.. - ebean, 01.10.2007, 21:49
  • Help: After Chemo, hair grew back badly.. - Roxeli, 01.10.2007, 22:59
  • Help: After Chemo, hair grew back badly.. - V, 02.10.2007, 08:50
    • to Roxelli - Chris, 02.10.2007, 09:13
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