Externet Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Does alopecia affects only the head ? What about facial hair, rest of body ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I've heard it can affect facial hair as well, so it's possible it could affect all hair shafts and follicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharonY Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Depending on the drug it can affect all body hair (including e.g. eyelashes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 There's a big difference in whether it affects the whole follicle or just the shafts. I'm pretty sure the hair grows back if the follicle is unaffected. You should consult your oncologist to talk about palliative care for this side effect to your protocol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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