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Do chemo eye drops cause a loss of hair?
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What chemo?: What kind of chemo do you use as eye drops? Please restate your question.
Answered 8/24/2016
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No such thing: There is no chemotherapy drop. If you are referring to restasis, it actually causes hair growth.
Answered 4/1/2019
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There are about 100 different named chemo drugs available taken by mouth. Which one(s) chosen for treatment depends on many factors. Do you know the names or have a list where the side effects are reported to be minimal for head hair loss?
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I have fever in back of my head and a strong headache , sometimes becomes strong that I can't even stand . Ps. I took my last chemotherapy 3 wks. Ago.
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