My daughter had a kidney transplant and is losing her hair. The clinic said it was a side effect from prograf. Is it permanant. Will she lose all of her hair. What can she do?
What can be done about hair loss from prograf?
Question posted by Jan Maine on 11 May 2010
Last updated on 15 May 2010 by suzanne66
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suzanne66
16 May 2010
Alopecia (hair loss) is a reported side-effect of Prograf.
https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prograf-side-effects.html
Hair loss is usually reversible once the drug is withdrawn.
Read more at http://dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/alopecia-drugs.html
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- Prograf uses and safety info
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