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Hello, I have been taking HU for about 5 months for my ET with the Jak2 gene and I'm wondering if anyone else is having sores on their scalp as a side effect of the drug? Twice in the 5 months I have taken the drug I have gotten sores on my scalp ( along with thinning hair ) but it's unusual to get sores on my scalp. I've made an appointment with my dermatologist just to cover all my bases, but just wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced this.
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Connie

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@conniemarie I have not had that problem, but my skin and hair is pretty dry. Hair is more brittle. My hair has thinned, but that was happening before I was diagnosed or on treatment. This sounds like something to also discuss with your hematologist.