A member asked:

49 yo f with ica aneurysm had endovascular coiling & takes ceham, nimodipin, ecosprin, clopilet & eptoin. extreme hairfall 14 dys after surgery. why?

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Dr. Kenneth Liu answered

Specializes in Neurosurgery

Maybe from surgery.: Endovascular coiling of brain aneurysms uses x-rays to look inside the head while the aneurysm is fixed. Sometimes, when large amounts of x-rays are used, patients will notice some hair falling out. This usually grows back in several months. If you are concerned, speak to your surgeon.

Answered 9/27/2015

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Dr. John Ho answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

Hair: You probably had a lengthy procedure. The hair loss is from the radiation used to guide the coiling procedure. Should grow back

Answered 4/19/2016

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