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Thoughts? could skin cancer make your hair quit growing?
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No.: Hair growth is not affected by localized skin cancer. Though, patients can lose hair if they are getting chemotherapy for certain types of cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: If you have the cancer removed and there is a scar - no hair will grow within the confines of the scar. Usually, no hair grows in the cancer itself. For further clarification, might i suggest a consultation with a plastic surgeon or general surgeon.
Answered 10/5/2013
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