A 36-year-old member asked:
i have sickle cell anemia and hair will fall out then grow back. is this a common symptom, and if it is, what can i do to stop it?
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Dr. Craig MacArthur answered
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 34 years experience
Not usually: Some medications used in sickle cell anemia, like Exjade for iron overload chelation, and Hydroxyurea used to minimize painful crises can cause hair loss.
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Dr. Noah Federman answered
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 19 years experience
Unlikely: This likely unrelated to your sickle cell disease.
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