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Hi i've been on nexium (esomeprazole) on and off for about two months and ive realized that my scalp has become itchy and dry and my seems thinner and i'm afraid!
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See your doctor: Nexium (esomeprazole) does have a listed rare side effect of hair loss. Best to see your doctor. It more likely that something else is going on that may be more common and causing the scalp skin change and appearance of thinning hair. Please see your doctor to help sort out what might be the cause of your symptoms. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr R
Answered 2/18/2015
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