Most children lose their hair temporarily after chemotherapy . In rare cases, such as when very intensive radiation treatments are used, hair may not grow back. But in most cases the child develops a beautiful head of hair after the temporary period of baldness. Many children use wigs to help them with their self-image during these periods.
• What will happen with the acne and chubby face I have when I'm getting prednisone treatment?
Prednisone and other steroids such as dexamethasone do cause a temporary gain in weight and may cause facial acne. Once these drugs are stopped the weight gain and the puffiness of the face disappear and the skin improves dramatically. There are very few if any permanent side effects of these treatments. Occasionally stretch marks may be seen in the abdomen, but otherwise the child's complexion and facial configuration do return to normal.
