I finished my chemotherapy and radiotherapy after having a mastectomy and removal of lymph nodes in October 2019 but unfortunately my hair has never grown back its very very thin and wispy, I have been seeing a dermatologist and tried topical minoxidil for 6 months with no improvement and she now wants me to try oral minoxidil low dose, I am worried about the side effects hair growth on face etc and the fact that you have to keep taking it for it to work.
I wear a hat or a wig when I go out but I would like my hair back has anyone any experience of using this drug ? any advice welcome.
Hi lulupop and so sorry to hear that your hair hasn't grown back. I don't have any experience of chemo or minoxidil but as no one has responded to you by me responding it will bump you back up to the top of the list where maybe this time someone who knows more will be on here and will respond to you.
Hope you get an answer that helps you.
Wishing you all the best x
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