Alopecia World
www.alopeciaworld.com
Off the Xelganz
I have been taking Xelganz for about a year just this month my insurance approved my coverage. It has worked great on hair regrowth all over my face and body (except for male pattern baldness). The issue I have had with this drug is the numerous upper respiratory infections and chronic coughs. I also have many dysplastic nevus on my back and upper abdomen which puts me at higher risk for skin cancers.
My dilemma is I have a two year old beautiful baby girl. I love the way this drug has grown my eyebrows and some lashes back but I fear the risk factor involved with depression of my immune system. Do I give into vanity and take this drug or do I put my long term health above the risk? As of now I have stopped the Xelganz. I have concluded that my daughter needs a father more than I need two two-inch strips of hair above my eyes. I fear losing my brows and will continue my steroid injections for now.
What are your opinions on this subject? Is the drug worth or not worth the risk? I greatly appreciate all of your thoughts.
-
Comment by Coleen on July 28, 2017 at 10:35am
-
To me very much not worth the risk to health.
-
Comment by hagster on August 11, 2017 at 11:17am
-
not worth your health. if your brows concern you, buy some brow wigs to wear or consider microblading.
-
-
You did the right thing. These meds don't address the root of the problem. They may stimulate the hair follicles temporarily, but as soon as you stop the medication, the hair loss continues. Good luck to you!
-
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on September 12, 2017 at 11:36pm
-
Hi Brian, I admire your thought process and think you are making the right decision. Plus you are showing her how you deal with adversity. But I think you already knew "your" answer. :)
-
-
Not at all worth it. I'd much rather have brow implants than to take this.
If you must, take natural remedies to boost ur immune system.
-
-
stop taking it
youre going to end up getting cancer
who even knows whats going on internally with all your organs
-
-
Same reason why i dint bother with starting the steroid injections. I'm now traveling to US to get microblading work done. wish things were lil bit more easier.. lol
-
-
Wow, those side effects sound scary. I think only you can determine what is best, though it sounds like you already know.
-
-
Do what makes you most comfortable. I did stop all the injections. I'm losing a lot of hair but I can't deal with the pain and weight gain. I'd rather lose the hair and still fit into my clothes and go out and be active. Your baby girl is going to love you no matter what.
-
Comment by Debbi Fuller on September 13, 2017 at 8:32am
-
No amount of hair growth is worth risking your health. Never, no way. You did the right thing by stopping it Brian. I actually don't even think it should be recommended by doctors. Isn't there first commandment, "do no harm"?
© 2024 Created by Alopecia World.
Powered by
You need to be a member of Alopecia World to add comments!
Join Alopecia World