My doctor has prescrbed 5-fluorouracil solution for my scalp twice per day for two weeks. I am a female with thin hair. I don't want to lose anymore. Does anyone have experience with this?
Can 5-fluorouracil solution applied to scalp cause hair loss?
Question posted by cookinwithenergy on 1 Feb 2019
Last updated on 25 June 2020 by Mbneiman
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Mbneiman
25 June 2020
I have just been given this for my scalp and I have thin hair as well. How did it work for you? Did you lose hair?
masso
1 Feb 2019
I have done some research and a very rare possible side effect is alopecia. Now I did more research and I found a reliable source where it says "TEMPORARY hair loss", I believe that while you are using this medication you will be exposed to hair loss or alopecia, once you have finished treatment it will hopefully stop.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/fluorouracil-topical-side-effects.html
cookinwithenergy
2 Feb 2019
Thank you for your research. I was afraid that might be the answer.
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