Will my hair grow back after BCC excision trauma?

July 26, 2014
Asked By:mclaugh01 in Christchurch, VA

I had a half inch basal cell carcinoma removed within the hair line. An elliptical section a little less than two inches by three quarter wide was made. The stitches failed completely and I had an open wound similar in size to the ellipse. It couldn’t be re-stitched or grafted, I just had to grow some new skin. I had a full head of hair and no baldness, now most of the hair on the left side of my head has fallen out. As a 48 year old male, should I expect my hair to grow back ?

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July 29, 2014

Answer: This sounds like telogen effluvium

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July 29, 2014

Answer: This sounds like telogen effluvium

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