Does opdivo cause hair loss?

My uncle was on Opdivo last year. He did not lose all his hair, but it definitely became much thinner and a bit dry. It was nothing like the complete balding you see with heavy chemo, so don't worry too much about that.

Yes, mild thinning is quite common but total hair loss is rare with this treatment.

In our family, we usually suggest applying coconut oil for any hair issues, but with advanced treatments like Opdivo, we must strictly listen to the oncologist. My sister had only minor thinning which she managed easily. Trust your doctor's guidance completely.

Look, your primary focus right now should be fighting the disease, hair will always grow back later. Some thinning might happen because these are strong treatments, but it is usually manageable. Stay strong and don't let this stress you out.

Actually yaar, my friend's dad was on this therapy. He didn't lose his hair completely, just some patches got a bit thin. It is immunotherapy, not chemo, so the side effects on hair are generally much milder.

Hi, a family friend went through this and we noticed some changes in her hair texture, making it a bit dry and thin. She started using a satin pillowcase and a very soft brush, which really helped reduce the breakage.

I understand how emotional hair changes can be during treatment. While home remedies like amla or mild herbal shampoos can help keep the scalp clean, please do not use any strong masks without consulting your medical team first.