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Arimidex and Hair Loss: A Surprising Side Effect

By PJ Hamel, Health Guide Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Arimidex is the most common hormone therapy drug taken by post-menopausal breast cancer survivors. We’re warned about sore and aching bones and joints, the danger of osteoporosis… but no one ever seems to mention the drug’s affect on your hair, and for many of us, it’s the mo...
Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide
11/ 2/11 6:48am

Thank you for the best explanation of this annoying side effect I have ever read.

 

Another product worth trying is Nioxin shampoo.  My hairdresser recommended it because she had seen people helped by it.  I didn't see much difference for me.  It is more expensive than regular shampoo, but less expensive than Rogaine.  I think there are similar products with different brand names.

PJ Hamel, Health Guide
11/ 2/11 8:25am

Thanks for the tip, Phyllis - anything and everything is worth a try, when no one really has a good solution... PJH

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By PJ Hamel, Health Guide— Last Modified: 03/16/12, First Published: 11/02/11