Can Efudex cause permanent hair loss or affect hair regrowth?

August 19, 2021
Asked By:SydJohn in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I’m a middle aged male considering using Efudex on my face to treat sun damaged skin. Can Efudex cause permanent hair loss or affect hair regrow? I do not want to permanently lose hair on my face particularly in the beard area. Thank you.

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