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Will chemo cause hair loss on scalp only.will i lose body hair all over? just wondering how much hair i may lose on body
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Varies: Depends upon the type of chemo and your body's resistance. Hair on the head is usually first to go, and later hair around the genitals, eyebrows and lashes. There is a great unpredictability to this so discuss with your oncologist to get a better picture. Mostly, after chemo, it will grow back.
Answered 9/28/2016
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