Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) occurs in up to 1% of patients receiving unfractionated heparin. HIT may occur even when very-low-dose heparin (eg, used in flushes to keep IV or arterial lines open) is used. The mechanism is usually immunologic.
The hair loss can seem more extreme if your hair grew much more than normal during pregnancy, or if you have long hair. Most women will return to their usual hair growth cycle within six months, or between 6 and 12 months after birth.
Usually, hair loss begins to be noticeable within three to four weeks after starting Taxotere. When hair loss does occur, the hair may become thinner or fall out entirely. Hair loss can occur on all parts of the body, including the head, face, arms, legs, underarms, and pubic area. After you stop chemotherapy, your hair will most likely return to normal within two or three months. Given how commonly hair loss occurs in people taking Taxotere, it may be a good idea to expect and plan for hair loss.