Exemestane and hair loss

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Hi everyone,

I started exemestane about 2 months ago after a few months on Letrozole and previously tamoxifen. My hair has started to shed quite a lot. I get a handful out when I brush it or run my hand through it. I finished chemo 18 months ago and my hair has slowly began to grow but I’m finding this new hairloss upsetting after going through chemo hairloss.

I know it’s a known side effect and will talk to my oncologist about it at my next appointment in 4 weeks time.

I just wanted to ask is there anything I can do to stop this hairloss? Or does it settle down after a while? I’d love to hear anyone’s experience of hairloss and exemestane. Do I go back to Letrozole? Or do all AIs cause this level of shedding?

I’m also having a huge flair up
Is my psoriasis, joint pain and so on. Has anyone else had a flair up of their skin on exemestane?

Thank you in advance xxxx

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Hi , I’ve been on exemestane since May after switching from Anastrozole. My hair is getting really thin and I can see my scalp - losing more each wash . I’m wondering if/ when this will stop . Feel I’ve aged 10 years since diagnosis - what with all the other side effects . I’d never really thought of myself as vain but this is really distressing . Will it stop ? Can I take biotin or anything ? My oncologist is very old school and said my hair looked pretty when I reported loss . FFS
Any advice welcomed x