Sonia Verma Sonia Verma Asked 9 months ago

Does zejula cause hair loss?

I've recently started on Zejula as part of my treatment plan. I'm already dealing with a lot, and the thought of losing my hair is really upsetting me. Is hair loss a common side effect of Zejula, or is it rare? I'm very anxious about this.

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Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Beta, in my experience, strong medical treatments like Zejula can definitely cause hair thinning or loss for some people. It can be distressing, but remember that health comes first and hair often grows back once the treatment is adjusted or completed. Keep your courage up and discuss this with your specialist.

Arvind Kulkarni Arvind Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please don't trust random hair oils or internet remedies to stop hair loss if you are taking a serious medication like Zejula. This is a targeted cancer therapy, and hair thinning is a known clinical side effect. You must verify any side effects and their management directly with your oncologist.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

My aunt was on Zejula therapy and she did face some significant hair thinning after a few weeks. It was hard for her, but her doctor helped manage it by suggesting gentle hair care. If you are experiencing this, just talk to your doctor directly.

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Rajesh Yadav Rajesh Yadav Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Dekho, Zejula ek heavy medicine hai aur isse hair thinning ya thoda hair loss hona possible hai. Isme darna nahi hai, par koi bhi upaay khud se mat karo. Seedha apne doctor ko batao aur unse iska sahi solution pucho.

Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Haan beti, aisi badi dawaiyon se baal thode jhadne lagte hain. Par tum chinta mat karo, tumhari sehat sabse zaroori hai. Apne doctor sahab ko is baare mein batao, vo zaroor koi acchi salah denge.

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Zejula is a powerful medication and can cause hair thinning as a side effect. While managing this, keeping your general health in peak shape with light walks can help you feel better, provided your doctor permits it. Focus on your recovery and let your medical team handle the side effects.

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Nisha Deshpande Nisha Deshpande Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I once ignored severe side effects during a treatment thinking they were normal and really regretted it later when things got worse. If you are experiencing sudden hair loss or any other new symptoms while on Zejula, please urge your doctor to check your blood counts and health status immediately. Don't wait.

Kiran Bedi Kiran Bedi Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Dealing with the side effects of Zejula is tough, and hair thinning is indeed one of them as I have seen in my support group. My realistic advice is to use a very soft brush, avoid any harsh chemical treatments, and keep your oncologist informed about the extent of the hair loss so they can monitor your overall health.

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